Multiple Subject Program
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Persons interested in teaching in a traditional elementary school, will typically pursue the multiple subject credential, which authorizes teaching service in self-contained classroom in preschools, grades K-12, and in classes organized primarily for adults (classrooms in which one teacher is responsible for all the subjects commonly taught). Candidates may be recommended for preliminary multiple subject teaching credentials when they have satisfied the requirements listed below. Applicants whose academic program allows them to meet these requirements concurrently with their baccalaureate 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 the Multiple Subject program, you can apply for the credential if you meet all of the following requirements:

1. A baccalaureate or higher degree.
2. Completion of an approved program of professional education, including student teaching and coursework in reading methods with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
3. Basic skills competency as demonstrated through passing scores on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) with writing component, or other approved BSR requirement.
4. Demonstrated subject matter competency by passing the CSET. Must have scores taken within five years prior to recommendation.
5. Successful completion of the Performance Assessment for California Teachers (PACT). 
6. Passing scores on the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
7. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and provisions of the United States Constitution through successful completion of a three-unit collegiate-level course or examination.
8. Knowledge of health education, including substance abuse and nutrition, through successful completion of an approved CTC course.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of and methods of providing educational opportunities to individuals with exceptional needs: SPED 500.
10. Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware, software, and applications to educational/classroom use (computer literacy): SPED 560.
11. Verify current training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).