CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS - CALIFORNIA STATE SCHOOLS
Below is a sampling of CSU credential programs offering traditional single subject
credentials and intern programs (working towards a credential while teaching with a paid
salary). There are additional requirements for each program that are not listed here, please see
individual school websites for more details.
Note: For CSU’s, you need to apply BOTH to the graduate school (via “CSU Mentor”) AND
the credential program. CSU application fee: $55/school. **Also, $ amounts are estimates.**
California State University, Monterey Bay
Type of credentials offered Single-subject credential: Traditional single subject program or
intern program
Testing requirements
CBEST (pass before apply) and CSET (or completed subject
matter program)
Minimum GPA
2.67, If lower file for a GPA Petition
Cost
Tuition: $6,348 / year + Fees: $245.50 => $6,593
Known funding
http://admissions.csumb.edu/financing-your-education
opportunities
Deadline to Apply
February 15th, 2014 (Priority Deadline)
Rolling Admissions based on space availability after Priority
Deadline.
Start Date
Single Subject traditional summer start date: June 17th
Single Subject traditional - optional start date: August 26th
Single Subject Internship start date: June 17th
Duration
Option of 2 semesters or 2 sem. plus summer
Web site
http://teach.csumb.edu
Other
Focus: Teaching linguistically and culturally diverse self-contained
classrooms
Application Note: Foreign language and US Constitution
requirement! Also need First Aid with CPR certification. Must
have TB and Fingerprinting Clearance.
San Jose State University
Type of credentials offered Single-subject credential:
Yearlong (one summer, one academic year, intensive)
Flexible (full-time, 18 month, or part-time)
Testing requirements
CBEST and CSET (or have completed a subject matter program)
Passing score on the College of Education Technology Test
Satisfactory scores on the On-Site Writing Task and the U.S.
Government and Constitution requirement
Minimum GPA
2.75
Cost of Attendance
Fees: $8,179 for fall and spring
Known funding
http://www.sjsu.edu/faso/Types_AID/
opportunities
Deadline to Apply
April 3, 2014
Extended deadline for single-subject: May 29,2014
Updated: 11/13
CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS - CALIFORNIA STATE SCHOOLS
Start Date
Duration
Web site
Other
Third week of August (also have a spring start); (courses in the
summer before teaching 60% or more in fall);
Yearlong: 13 months
Flexible: 2 years (1year part time and 1 year full time)
http://www.sjsu.edu/secondary/
Focus: Teaching in multicultural, multilingual, and technologically
complex environments
Application Note: Apply to CSU Mentor then Apply to Secondary
Education by submitting Application Information Form to the department.
Must have cleared fingerprinting.
Sacramento State University
Type of credentials offered Single-subject credential
*Some intern positions may be available
Testing requirements
CBEST and CSET. CSET exams must be taken no later than March for
fall semester applicants, or September for spring semester applicants.
Minimum GPA
Cost (2013-2014)
Known funding
opportunities
Deadline to Apply
Start Date
Duration
Web site
Other
2.67 overall or 2.75 in last 90 quarter units
Tuition: $3,174 +fees=$3,752/semester => $7,504/year
• “offers many scholarship opportunities to students enrolled in our
teacher preparation programs. Awards vary from $250 to $2,000.”
• Noyce Scholarships available - up to $10,000 for STEM majors
http://www.csus.edu/coe/apply/funding.html
March 1, 2014 (CSU Mentor Application)
March 3, 2014 (Supplemental Program Application)
Early August for 2 semester program, spring for 3 semester
program
Fall start= 2 semesters, Spring Start: 3 semesters (if need pre-reqs)
http://www.csus.edu/coe/apply/
Focus: Teaching in an urban setting.
Application Note: All applicants must do a 1hr group interview
and have cleared fingerprinting.
San Francisco State University
Type of credentials offered Preliminary single-subject credential: Traditional single subject
program or employed teacher intern program
Testing requirements
CBEST and CSET passed before application deadline
Minimum GPA
2.67 or 2.75 in last 90 quarter units
Cost (2013-14)
Tuition+ Fees: ~$7,706/year
Known funding
List of scholarships:
opportunities
http://coe.sfsu.edu/grad/scholarship-listings
Deadline to Apply
February 15
Start Date
Fall
Duration
2 semesters or 4 semesters (for intern program)
Web site
http://coe.sfsu.edu/cstpc/index.html
Updated: 11/13
CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS - CALIFORNIA STATE SCHOOLS
Other requirements
Application Note: Completed 45 hours of Early Field Experience
(volunteering, subbing, or working in diverse classroom). Certified
by letter of recommendation. (120 hours for intern program)
Completed foreign language requirement, fingerprinting clearance,
and negative TB Test.
Cal Poly SLO
Single Subject Teacher Education Program (SSTEP)
Type of credentials offered
Testing requirements
Minimum GPA
Cost (2013-2014)
Known funding
opportunities
Deadline to Apply
Start Date
Duration
Web site
Other
Single Subject Credential (traditional)
CBEST and CSET (or have completed a subject matter program)
2.67 at time of application or 2.75 in last 90 quarter units
Tuition+ fees: $9,618
http://soe.calpoly.edu/content/scholarships
Noyce for science credential students!
April 1, 2014 (CSU Mentor)
August 15, 2014 (SSTEP)
August 2014
1 year (3 quarters)
http://soe.calpoly.edu/content/single-subject
Cleared background check and Health (TB & Rubella)
CSU Long Beach
Type of credentials offered Preliminary single-subject credential: Traditional single subject
program (1 year) or intern program (2 years)
Testing requirements
CBEST (pass before advancing to student teaching) and subjectmatter program or CSET
Minimum GPA
2.67 in all baccalaureate and post baccalaureate coursework or a
GPA of at least 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units attempted
Cost
Tuition/Fees: $7,698
Total budget: $24,998
Known funding
http://www.ced.csulb.edu/college-education-scholarships
opportunities
Deadline to Apply
To begin fall/summer, apply January 1- June 1
Application to the Single Subject Credential Program is
embedded in the pre-requisite course, EDSS 300
Start Date
Can enroll in EDSS 300 in fall or spring
Duration
3 semesters
Web site
http://www.ced.csulb.edu/single-subject
Other
Application Note: Complete 45-hour field work requirement and
cleared fingerprinting and negative TB Test
Information Meetings: Nov. 21, Dec 10
http://www.ced.csulb.edu/programs/single-subject-credentialprogram/single-subject-credential-program-information-meetings
Updated: 11/13
CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS - CALIFORNIA STATE SCHOOLS
CSU San Marcos
Type of credentials
offered
Testing requirements
Single Subject Credential (grades 9-12)
Middle Level Credential (grades 5-9)
CBEST and CSET (or have completed a subject matter program)
All tests should be passed prior to admission.
** It is recommended that prospective students have a second area of strength in a
subject area.
Minimum GPA
Cost
Known funding
opportunities
Deadline to Apply
Start Date
Duration
Web site
2.67 cumulative, or better, GPA
Tuition fee: $7,940
Noyce! $12,000/year
Priority Application period begins January 15th for Fall entry.
*Apply to CSU Mentor and School of Eduation
Fall semester, but need to complete pre-req’s before starting the
program (3 courses).The prerequisite courses can be taken through
Extended Learning: www.csusm.edu/el.
two semesters, day and evening programs
http://www.csusm.edu/education/Programs/SingleSubject.html
CSU East Bay
Type of credentials
offered
Testing requirements
Minimum GPA
Cost
Known funding
opportunities
Deadline to Apply
Single-subject credential & Intern program through Teacher Education
Department
CBEST and CSET and US Constitution Test
2.67
2011-12 estimate: $5,769 for 3 quarters
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ceas/departments/ted/loans.html
Start Date
Duration
Web site
Summer 2014
2 years
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ceas/departments/ted/cred-programspro/mm-ss/single-subject.html
Application Note: Completed 45hours of field Experience. Satisfied
US Constitution Requirement. Interview with a panel of faculty.
Other
Department: 11/1/13 - 3/31/14
University: 2/1/14 -3/31/14
Updated: 11/13