Elementary Education, Multiple Subject Teaching, Credential
Preparing you to realize your professional goal of becoming a dynamic elementary teacher who creates enriched, responsive learning environments to cultivate all children’s passion for learning.
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The Elementary Education Program faculty design coursework and clinical practice experiences to ensure you are well qualified for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and ready to serve as a transformative educator who positively impacts students and communities.
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Public University Price, Private University Experience
A Lifetime of Value
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They will get you prepared for teaching. They really talk you through everything.
Elementary Education, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
The credential program will engage and inspire you to elevate your ability to create positive classroom environments, equity and inclusion through your coursework and an abundance of practical, hands-on learning opportunities.
Educational Objectives
Our strong focus on enhancing equitable outcomes for all students will better equip you to have a profound impact in the classroom, with your students, and with the communities you serve.
Our emphasis on evidence-based literacy instructional practices will empower you as a teacher to increase engagement, foster improved overall academic performance, enhance your students’ social-emotional development, and leverage students’ diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds for learning.
Our implementation of classroom behavior support strategies will prepare you to improve classroom communication and experiences through positive behaviors in response to challenging situations.
Our faculty mentorship and hands-on learning will take you out into real-world clinical teaching placements in local elementary schools across the Tri-County region, including Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey throughout your experience in the program.
For more information, please visit the Program Catalog
Complete all of the following courses:
- ED 510 - Providing Behavior Supports in the Classroom Units: 3
- ED 540 - Science Methods Units: 3
- ED 601 - Stage I Supv Elem Teaching Units: 4-8
- ED 601A - Stage1 Elem Teaching Seminar Units: 2
- ED 603 - Stage 2 Supv Elem Teaching Units: 3-7
- ED 603A - Stage2 Elem Teaching Seminar Units: 2
- ED 609 - Math Methods Units: 3
- ED 611 - Teaching and Learning Units: 3
- ED 612 - Pedagogy for Ling Diversity Units: 3
- ED 615 - Social Studies & Visual/Performing Arts Methods Units: 3
- ED 616 - Lang/Literacy Curriculum I Units: 3
- ED 617 - Lang/Literacy Curriculum II Units: 3
- SPED 560 - Inclusionary Practices Units: 3
Complete one of the following course/course combinations:
- ED 550 - Health and Physical Education Units: 2
- KIN 373 - Health and Physical Education Units: 2 and
- KIN 373L - Health and Physical Education Lab Units: 1
Students on the Internship Pathway are required to complete the following course at least two times:
- ED 600 - Field Supervision Units: 3
Students who may be unsure of their obligation are encouraged to consult with the department’s credential analyst.
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty personally mentor and advise their students every step of the way through the program, positioning them to make the most of their experience and potential.
Megan Sulsberger
Associate Professor
Suzanne Garcia
Associate Professor, Special Consultant
Kayce Mastrup
Assistant Professor, Special Consultant
Alyssa Sayavedra
Assistant Professor
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The LIST Institute was a four-day event that showed local teachers how to incorporate more science into their classrooms.
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The ROOTS program allows students to work simultaneously on their teaching credentials and master's degrees.
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The conference, focused on the Multi-Tiered System of Support, is the latest endeavor for Cal State Monterey Bay’s Project REACH.
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Questions? We’re Here to Help!
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Elementary Education, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential program.
Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.
Study Elementary Education, Multiple subject Teaching in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.
Find out more about the Elementary Education, Multiple Subject Teaching, Credential and other credentials offered in the College of Education.