Secondary Education Single Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization
Expanding professional opportunities for secondary school teachers to provide impactful learning experiences for their students
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The Secondary Education Program, Single Subject Teaching Credential offers an exceptional path for California secondary school teachers looking to expand their professional opportunities through preparation in equitable, socially-responsible, evidence-based teaching practices. Our coursework and clinical practice experiences prepare secondary teachers who earn their California teaching credential with English Learner Authorization to be transformative educators who positively impact schools and communities.
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Public University Price, Private University Experience
A Lifetime of Value
Secondary Education Single Subject Teaching Credential
The program integrates an array of distinctive strengths – including a focus on equitable, socially-responsible, evidence-based practices – that will provide you with the comprehensive preparation to obtain the California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization.
Educational Objectives
Our strong focus on enhancing equitable outcomes for all students will better equip you to have a profound impact in the classroom, on your students, and on your community.
Our emphasis on evidence-based literacy instructional practices will empower you as a teacher to increase engagement, foster improved overall academic performance, and enhance your students’ social-emotional development.
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.
Catalog 24-25 - Complete all of the following courses:
- ED 510 - Providing Behavior Supports in the Classroom Units: 3
- ED 607 - Adolescent Development & Learning Units: 3
- ED 624 - Stage I Supervised Secondary Teaching Units: 8-12
- ED 624A - Stage I Supervised Secondary Teaching Seminar Units: 3
- ED 625 - Stage II Secondary Supervised Teaching Units: 8-12
- ED 625A - Stage II Supervised Secondary Teaching Seminar Units: 3
- ED 627 - Secon Lang & Lit Develop Units: 3
- ED 628 - Secon Pedagogy Ling Diverse Units: 3
- ED 643 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation Units: 3
- SPED 560 - Inclusionary Practices Units: 3
Complete one of the following courses, based on the content area of the credential sought:
- ED 605A - Secondary Curriculum & Instruction: Science Units: 3
- ED 605B - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: Math Units: 3
- ED 605C - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: World Language Units: 3
- ED 605D - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: Social Science Units: 3
- ED 605E - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: English Units: 3
The following courses are required for students on the Internship Pathway only:
- ED 570 - Classroom Management Units: 3
- ED 600 - Field Supervision Units: 3 [this amendment to the catalog was published 9/24/2024]
Students who may be unsure of their obligation are encouraged to consult with the department’s credential analyst.
Catalog 23-24 - Complete all of the following courses:
- ED 510 - Providing Behavior Supports in the Classroom Units: 3
- ED 607 - Adolescent Development & Learning Units: 3
- ED 624 - Stage I Supervised Secondary Teaching Units: 8-12
- ED 624A - Stage I Supervised Secondary Teaching Seminar Units: 3
- ED 625 - Stage II Secondary Supervised Teaching Units: 8-12
- ED 625A - Stage II Supervised Secondary Teaching Seminar Units: 3
- ED 627 - Secon Lang & Lit Develop Units: 3
- ED 628 - Secon Pedagogy Ling Diverse Units: 3
- ED 643 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation Units: 3
- SPED 560 - Inclusionary Practices Units: 3
Complete one of the following courses, based on the content area of the credential sought:
- ED 605A - Secondary Curriculum & Instruction: Science Units: 3
- ED 605B - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: Math Units: 3
- ED 605C - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: World Language Units: 3
- ED 605D - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: Social Science Units: 3
- ED 605E - Secondary Curriculum and Instruction: English Units: 3
The following courses are required for students on the Internship Pathway only:
- ED 570 - Classroom Management Units: 3
- ED 600 - Field Supervision Units: 3 [this amendment to the catalog was published 9/24/2024]
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 credential candidates, and provide them with significant on-site clinical coaching at the schools where candidates complete their co-teaching clinical experience.
Dennis Kombe
Associate Professor
Jene Harris
Program Support Specialist
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Here's a short recap of the year's highlights.
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CSUMB is meeting or exceeding all six goals, including increasing graduation rates, decreasing time to graduation, and closing equity gaps.
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Topics included the university’s continuing rise in national college rankings, student graduation and success, and new Otter traditions like The Plunge.
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Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Secondary Education Single Subject Teaching credential program.
Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.
Study Secondary Education Single Subject Teaching in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.