Multiple Subject Credential (Elementary Teaching)

• The credential program is two years full-time (traditional)
• The traditional post-baccalaureate program is three semesters of coursework and one semester of student teaching.
• We also offer a part-time program and an accelerated option (single subject and multiple subject)
• Courses are face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• All classes are in the evenings – typically starting around 4:30 pm.
• You may view academic roadmaps online by clicking single subject or multiple subject

University Application Requirements:
Please be sure to select "Credential Only" for Cal State LA
CalStateTEACH is a different program

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited regional institution.
• Official transcripts submitted to Cal State LA's university admissions office
  • If you are a Cal State LA graduate, you do not need to submit CSULA transcripts.
• If you are an international student, please be sure to have your transcripts evaluated by a commission-approved agency
• 2.5 overall or 2.75 GPA in your last 60 semester/ 90 quarter units
• $70 CSUApply fee
• Click here for the university application
   

Required Uploads and Other Requirements:

• Negative TB results read within the last four years
• Philosophy of education
• Two letters of recommendation – professional or academic references only. You need to list recommenders' names and email addresses only
• Basic Skills Requirement
• Certificate of clearance – click here for details on the process
• $65 credential processing fee (after you are issued a Campus ID Number—CIN)

•  Basic Skills Requirement-Can be met via coursework, exams (like SAT, ACT, or CBEST), or a combination of the two. At minimum, an attempt is required for applying. Successful completion is required for formal admission to the program
• Subject Matter Competency- required for formal admission, not conditional admission, but we encourage you not to wait until you have been admitted to take the test. Successful completion is required for Intern eligibility and for student teaching
  • Early childhood special education is exempt from this requirement

COST OF ATTENDANCE: Cal State LA tuition is based on part-time or full-time. Full-time credential students pay approximately $3,850 per semester (subject to change per university). Undergraduate and Master's tuition is different from credentialing fees.

Though limited, there is a chance of getting financial aid for credential candidates. The office of financial assistance will deem your eligibility based on the information submitted on the FAFSA. 

The COE has a dedicated webpage to assist our current and prospective students with financial aid, TEACH grant, and scholarship information for future educators. For current tuition and fees, visit our student financials webpage.

The COE offers several MA in Education and MA Special Education options.  We encourage applicants to complete the preliminary credential before applying to a master's degree in education program. This allows you to complete the clear/induction program with the MA.

However, if you plan to complete the induction program with the district once you are working, you are welcome to start the MA with the credential program.

*Some MA in education programs also have certificates and authorizations that enhance your personal and professional development.

*Some MA programs, such as the MA in Special Education, require a teaching credential or formal admission to the teaching credential program.

Students are admitted on a conditional basis for the first semester to comply with state exam requirements and to pass the pre-requisite courses (first set of classes listed in the roadmaps)

Pre-service experience is encouraged but not required. Students are admitted on a conditional basis so that you may complete the pre-requisite block (including pre-service observation hours) and to meet the basic skills requirement.

Once you have met these requirements, you will be listed as formally admitted, and you can continue with the rest of your courses and (for special education candidates) apply for the MA in special education. You may also be eligible to become an intern and complete your teaching credential program while teaching. If you pursue the traditional route, we will place you at a school site for student teaching. Student teaching is unpaid, and you must work with your master teacher for the entire last semester.

For Intern eligibility, you will need the following:

• Undergraduate degree
• Formal admission to the credential program
• Passing exam scores or equivalent for CBEST and CSET
• Passing grades for pre-requisite courses
• A passing grade for EDFN 4131
• Program plan from the credential advisor (done during the first semester)

Once again, we thank you for your interest in Cal State LA's teaching credential program and hope to support you further in your academic and career advancement!

Should there ever be a need, there is a student grievance process available.

A student grievance is a formal complaint by a student arising out of an alleged action of the faculty, administrative units, or staff of Cal State LA. Such action is alleged by the student to be:

1. An unauthorized, unjustified, or unethical action(s), which adversely affects the status, rights, or privileges of the student and/or
2. In violation of official campus policies and/or procedures and/or
3. An arbitrary, capricious, or unequal application of official campus policies or procedures

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE INFORMATION /sites/default/files/users/u161426/student_grievance_procedures_temporary_procedure_2018.pdf

STATEMENT OF GRIEVANCE FORM
/sites/default/files/groups/Student%20Conduct%20Office/docs/statement_of_grievance_form.pdf