Single Subject Program
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Persons interested in teaching in the traditional secondary school will typically pursue the Single Subject Credential, which authorizes teaching service in departmentalized, subject matter classrooms in preschools, grades K-12, and in classes organized primarily for adults (classes where instruction is provided in only one subject). Candidates may be recommended for Preliminary Single Subject teaching credentials when they have satisfied the requirements listed below. Applicants whose academic programs allow them to meet these requirements concurrently with their baccalaureate degrees will be eligible for preliminary certification. The preliminary credentials have the same teaching authorizations as the clear credentials and are valid for five-year periods. Normally five-year preliminary credentials may not be extended without completion of the additional requirements within the original five years of issuance. However, if you have not obtained employment during the five year period of the preliminary credential, you have options to extend the preliminary to 1) allow you to seek employment, or 2) allow you to complete the Induction Program to clear your credential once employment has been obtained. If you work in a school that does not have an approved Induction Program, you have the option to complete an approved Clear Credential Program.
Upon completion of this program, you can apply for the credential if you meet all of the following requirements: