The Single Subject (SS) credential authorizes teaching a single subject in departmentalized classes in grades K-12. Teacher candidates in SCU’s SS credential program typically intend to teach their specialized subject in middle or high schools. SS teacher candidates at SCU can specialize in a wide range of subjects; for further information see
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560c.pdf
All SCU MS and SS teacher candidates are enrolled in 1 of 3 distinct pathways to the credential
The Pre-Service pathway (PS) is the typical route to the SS credential. Teacher candidates on this pathway complete coursework and supervised field experiences in public schools over the course of one calendar year.
- Single Subject Pre-Service Pathway Program Plan (pdf)
- Pre-Service Pathway Handbook (pdf)
The Teacher Intern pathway (TI) serves only individuals who have secured employment as teacher interns in public schools, and concurrently take coursework under an intern credential.
(not admitting new students)
- Single Subject Intern Pathway Program Plan (pdf)
- Intern Pathway Handbook (pdf)
The Catholic/Private pathway (CP) enrolls only individuals who are currently working as full time teachers of record in local Catholic or private schools
- Single Subject Catholic/Private Pathway Program Plan (pdf)
- Catholic/Private School Pathway Handbook (pdf)
Single Subject Credential Program Requirements
In addition to the course and student teaching requirements listed in each Program Plan, the State of California also requires all Single Subject Credential candidates to complete the following:
| • Pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) |
• Pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in your subject area
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• Take an approved course or pass a test that includes detailed study of the U.S. Constitution
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• Receive a Certificate of Clearance from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (including fingerprint, DOJ, and FBI clearance)
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• Successful completion of the Teacher Performance Assessments (TPA) – not applicable to Private-Catholic Pathway students
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• TB test
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How to file for your Single Subject Credential (pdf)
**Catholic-Private students must meet with their faculty advisor to file for their credential**
Single Subject Faculty Advisors:
Dr. Lisa Goldstein
Associate Professor of Education
lsgoldstein@scu.edu
Dr. Melissa Gilbert
Assistant Professor of Education
mcgilbert@scu.edu
Marian Stuckey
Lecturer of Education
Catholic School Coordinator
mstuckey@scu.edu
Robert Michels
Lecturer of Education and Counseling Psychology
rmichels@scu.edu
Senior Records and Credentials Analyst:
Minh Virasak
mvirasak@scu.edu
For Admissions Questions Contact:
ECP Admissions
