Credential Programs

Multiple Subject Credential Program Overview

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, most commonly in grades K-8, but also in pre-school, K-12, or classes for adults.

Course Requirements for Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (42 Units)

Foundation Courses 
  • EDU 5010 - Foundations of Teaching & Learning (3 units) (8 Hours Fieldwork)
  • EDU 5020 - Foundation of Education in a Diverse Society (3 units)
  • EDU 5302 - Educating Students with Disabilities in Diverse Settings (3 units) (8 Hours Fieldwork)
  • EDU 5100 - Introduction to Literacy Instruction (3 units) (20 Hours Fieldwork)
Methods Courses
  • EDU 5105 - Language Arts, Second Language Acquisition, & Children's Literature (3 units)
  • EDU 5110 - Theory & Practice in Mathematics Education (3 units) (10 Hours Fieldwork)
  • EDU 5115 - Theory & Practice in Science & Health Education (3 units) (10 Hours Fieldwork)
  • EDU 5120 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Elementary Social Sciences (3 units) (10 Hours Fieldwork)
  • EDU 5125 - Theory & Practice in Teaching Elementary Movement, Visual, & Perf. Arts (3 units)
  • EDU 5150 - Novice Clinical Practice for Elementary Teachers (3 units) (50 Hours Fieldwork)
Clinical Practice Courses
  • EDU 5160 - Multiple Subject Clinical Practice (9 units)
  • EDU 5180 - Teaching Performance Assessment for Elementary Teachers (TPA Cycles 1 & 2) (3 units)

Pathways

Students can complete the program in two, three or four semesters depending on the pathway they choose: 

See this recording for the suggested sequence of courses.

Additional Credential Requirements

RICA will be sunsetting in June 30, 2025 (MS candidates will need to take LPA and possibly Cycle 1 math if they completed literacy).  

Adult, Child & Infant CPR:

Valid verification needs to be submitted to the Credential Analyst at the end of clinical practice, when you apply for the preliminary credential.

Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA):

Passing scores on all TPAs are required at various points throughout the program and to be recommended for the preliminary credential. 

US Constitution Requirement:

The US Constitution requirement is satisfied by a grade of C or better in PLS 2010 at CPP. See the Credential Services site for additional resources.


 Notes:

1.) When requesting substitution of equivalent courses from another instituion, students must complete a Course Equivalency Request form with a copy of official transcripts, a copy of the catalog course description from the year the course was taken and the syllabus. This form and supporting documents is to be submitted to the Credential Analyst.

2.) Please arrange for Pearson to send your scores electronically to Cal Poly Pomona. Please also be prepared to provide a copy of the original scores you receive. 

Learn more about the Credential to Master’s Degree Pathway here.