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 information on courses, please visit the Program Catalog.
Located on California’s Central Coast, Cal State Monterey Bay offers a unique learning environment shaped by natural beauty, economic diversity, and proximity to global innovation hubs. The campus provides a practical and inspiring setting where classroom learning connects directly to real-world applications.
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
Professor
Suzanne Garcia
Associate Professor
Kayce Mastrup
Assistant Professor
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.