2042 Single Subject Credential Program

In California, the appropriate credential for teaching a specific subject, such as math or English, in a departmentalized (K-12) classroom is the 2042 Single Subject Teaching Credential. This credential allows the holder to teach English language learners and is typically required of those who teach at the middle school or high school level. To obtain a 2042 Single Subject Credential, candidates must:

  1. Pass the CBEST. Candidates who, for admissions purposes, have taken and passed all four subsets of the Multiple Subject CSET examination after July 1, 2007, will not have to take and pass the CBEST.
  2. Possess a bachelor's degree with an appropriate academic major or equivalent coursework or pass the appropriate California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).
  3. Complete the Single Subject teacher credential program that includes the coursework listed below.
  4. Participate in intake and exit interviews.
  5. Meet the U.S. Constitution requirement by completing appropriate coursework with a grade of "C" or better or by passing an approved examination.
  6. Adding a Multiple Subject Authorization: A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Single Subject Credential can add a Multiple Subject Content Authorization to the credential by:
    1. taking EDMU 521 and/or passing RICA examination;
    2. taking EDMU 522 or 523;
    3. demonstrating subject matter competency by passing the CSET Multiple Subject exam.
  7. Candidates who have completed the requirements for the Single Subject Credential can add a second Single Subject Content Authorization to their credential by passing the appropriate CSET.

prerequisites (11 credits)

 

EDUU 395

Education Field Experience

3

EDUU 413/513

Student Health and Safety

2

EDUU 451/551*

Educational Application of Computers I

3

PSYU 324

 

Adolescence

3

introductory block (9 credits)

 

EDUU 510

Introduction to Teaching

3

EDUU 511

Collaboration for Inclusive Schooling

3

EDUU 512

 

The Art and Craft of Teaching

3

content area block (12 credits)

 

EDSU 530

Theories, Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Learners

3

EDSU 531

Secondary Instructional Strategies for Language/Culturally Diverse Classrooms

3

EDSU 532

Effective Literacy Instruction for Single Subject Candidates

3

EDSU 533

 

Content Specific Strategies for Single Subjects (Series)

3

capstone course (3 credits)

 

EDUU 540

Wisdom Through Practice

2

EDUU 542

 

Evaluating Teaching Performance Expectations II

1

fieldwork (9 credits from the following)

 

EDSU 590**

Supported Teaching

3

EDSU 592**

Directed Teaching I

3-6

EDSU 593**

 

Directed Teaching II

3-6

total program credits (not including prerequisites)

33

* A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted based on successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or the submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).

** Subject matter competency must be met prior to enrollment in EDSU 590, 592 or 593.