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Multiple or Single Subject Credential

A comprehensive program to educate and train teachers who will make the world a better place.

Teacher Education Program-Elementary and Secondary Teaching

The University of La Verne's teacher education program is designed to equip tomorrow's teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact on the children in their classrooms and in the community. The program is specifically targeted to meet the needs of California's diverse student population, emphasizing language development, cultural diversity, and humanistic approaches to the learning process.

Students may pursue a multiple or single subject credential. Cross-cultural, language, and academic development issues are incorporated into the program.

The Teacher Education Process

Earning a multiple or single subject credential takes several steps. Following entry into the University of La Verne's teacher education program, students must successfully complete teaching methodology courses and fieldwork. Candidates then must be accepted for student teaching, which includes coursework as well as fifteen weeks of in-classroom training, completed in two segments.

The multiple and single subject credential teacher preparation programs address teaching strategies for all students in the California schools. Integrated throughout the programs are methodologies to deliver comprehensive instruction to English learners and to work with special populations in the general education classroom. This replaces the program formerly designated as the CLAD credential.

The University's on-campus teacher education classes are scheduled in late afternoons, evenings, or weekends. The Bakersfield satellite campus offers weekend classes. Fieldwork assignments must be completed within public school hours. Student teaching is performed near La Verne or Bakersfield in public schools under the supervision of a school site master teacher and a University supervisor.

Master of Education Candidates

Students enrolled in the Master of Education Special Emphasis program who have earned a bachelor's degree may complete the requirements for the Multiple or Single Subject Credential as part of their advanced degree coursework.

Admission Requirements

Entrance into the University of La Verne's Teacher Education program includes:

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Multiple Subject Candidates (33 Semester Units)

EDUC 460 Diversity, Interaction, and the Learning Process (3)
EDUC 462* Literacy Methodology for Multiple Subject Candidates (3)
EDUC 464 Introduction to the Teaching of Reading for Multiple Subject Candidates (3)
EDUC 468 Introductory Supervised Teaching (3)
(Five week experience)
EDUC 470* Theories and Methods of Education for Linguistically Diverse Students (4)
EDUC 472* Teaching Strategies (4)
EDUC 474* Teaching in the Content Areas - Multiple Subject (4)
SPED 457 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals and Their Families (3)
EDUC 478 Advanced Supervised Teaching (6)
(Ten week experience)
*30 hours of fieldwork required

Single Subject Candidates (31 Semester Units)

EDUC 460 Diversity, Interaction, and the Learning Process (3)
EDUC 466* Introduction to the Teaching of Reading for Single Subject Candidates (4)
EDUC 468 Introductory Supervised Teaching (3)
(Five week experience)
EDUC 470* Theories and Methods of Education for Linguistically Diverse Students (4)
EDUC 472* Teaching Strategies (4)
EDUC 476* Teaching in the Content Areas - Single Subject (4)
SPED 457 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals and Their Families (3)
EDUC 478 Advanced Supervised Teaching (6)
(Ten week experience)
*30 hours of fieldwork required

Student Teaching Program Prerequisites

Student teaching candidates must complete an application and be accepted to the program with the following:

For Introductory Supervised Teaching, EDUC 468:

For Advanced Supervised Teaching, EDUC 478:

*Candidates with low undergraduate GPA's who have completed subject matter competence programs may appeal to waive the State mandated examination(s) if they maintain a 3.5 GPA in the University of La Verne's Teacher Preparation Program.

Intern Credential

If a student has successfully completed EDUC 460, completed subject mater competence, and has a contract in a public school; he/she will be eligible for an intern credential.

Preliminary Credential Application Requirements

To apply for a Preliminary Credential, candidates must have:

*University of La Verne students recorded a 98% pass rate on the RICA examination for the 2001/2002 school year.

Clear Credential Application Requirements

To apply for a Professional Clear Credential, candidates must have completed the following within five years of the issuance date of their Preliminary Credential: