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Credentials & Certificates

Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential (CA)

An accelerated California teaching credential program designed for prospective TK-6 teachers.

Program Overview

Launch your career as a credentialed TK-6 teacher. For those already possessing a bachelor’s degree, this California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is a 36-credit stand-alone post-baccalaureate certificate that meets requirements for teaching within the state of California.

Program Highlights

  • Complete your Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in as little as one year
  • LAPU’s Online Multiple Subject Teaching Credential program is approved by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
  • Program is CTC approved for paid Internship Pathway for student teaching (vs. unpaid student teaching)
  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts, or Elementary Education do NOT have to take the CSET Multiple Subjects exam to meet the subject-matter competence requirements for the credential.
  • Use your understanding of strengths, learning styles, and temperaments to meet TK-6 student needs
  • Integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into a variety of subject matters

Additional Information About the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program

Teacher assisting young students
36
Credits
$515
Cost per Credit
$18,540
Est Cost of Credential

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.

Multiple Subject Credential Requirements 36 CREDITS

EDUC 501Introduction to Teaching and Learning3 Credits
EDUC 505Diversity and Inclusive Schooling3 Credits
EDUC 515Learning Theory and Instructional Strategies3 Credits
EDUC 530Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (TK-6) I3 Credits
EDUC 535Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (TK-6) II3 Credits
EDUC 550Methods in Teaching Arts and Social Sciences (TK-6)3 Credits
EDUC 560Methods in Teaching Mathematics (TK-6)3 Credits
EDUC 570Methods in Teaching the Sciences (TK-6)3 Credits
EDUC 580Teaching Practicum I – Elementary2 Credits
EDUC 581Student Teaching I – Multiple Subjects3 Credits
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EDUC 582Intern Teaching I – Multiple Subjects3 Credits
EDUC 590Teaching Practicum Seminar II – Elementary3 Credits
EDUC 591Student Teaching II – Multiple Subjects3 Credits
-OR-
EDUC 592Intern Teaching II – Multiple Subjects3 Credits