Elementary Education: Multiple Subject Credential Program
The Multiple Subject Credential preparation program prepares candidates to teach in a self-contained classroom as generally found at elementary schools, such as seen in grades K-6.
About the Program
The program is 50-52 semester units depending on the chosen pathway. The recommended pathway is full-time for three semesters. This program is offered at our Bakersfield and Antelope Valley Campuses. Courses are generally offered in the late afternoon and early evening.
Applicants to the program must be post-baccalaureate (holding a bachelor’s degree or higher).
All applicants are required to attend an information session and to submit a complete program application for admission consideration.
For full details and instructions on applying to the program, see the Application and Admission Guidelines.
Admission Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for program admission the following requirements must be met, meeting the requirements does not guarantee program admission:
- Admitted to CSUB as a post-baccalaureate student
- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Completed foundation courses: EDTE 3000, EDTE 3308, EDTE 4100, and EDTE 4200 with at least a grade of "C" or better or "Credit".
- Have a GPA of at least 2.75 in your last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- Met Subject Matter Competency Requirement
- Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Tuberculosis clearance
- Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
- Submitted a complete program application by the deadline
- Successful program interview
Exceptional Admission
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may submit an Exceptional Admission Application as long as their current GPA meets the minimum GPA requirement for CSUB Graduate Students of 2.5. Exceptional Admission Applications are considered on a program availability basis only.
Program Courses
Foundation Stage (Pre-program admission)
EDTE 3000 - Introduction to Teaching
EDTE 3308 - Sociocultural Foundations in Education
EDTE 4100 - Teaching English Language Learners and Special Populations
EDTE 4200 - Technology for Educators
Stage 1 (Must be admitted to the program)
EDEL 5100 - Literacy and the Arts for Diverse Learners
EDEL 5200 - Math Methods and Assessment
EDEL 5300 - Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction
EDEL 4350 - TPA Cycle One
EDEL 5800 or EDTE 5800 - Multiple Subject Clinical Practice or Intern/Resident Clinical
Practice
Stage 2 (Must be admitted to the program)
EDEL 5400 - Interdisciplinary Studies
EDEL 5500 - Science Methods and Assessment
EDEL 4360 - TPA Cycle Two
EDEL 5810 or EDTE 5810 - Multiple Subject Final Clinical Practice or Intern/Resident
Final Clinical Practice
Student Resources:
Multiple Subject Program Factsheet
The Multiple Subject Program Factsheet highlights requirements, courses, and an application
checklist.
Application and Admission Guidelines
Requirements and instructions on applying to the Multiple Subject Credential program
Multiple Subject Program Application
Application to apply to the Multiple Subject Credential Program
Course Substitution
Information and form to request a course substitution
Exceptional Admission Application
Application for exceptional admission, must be included along with program application
if applicable.
Teacher Residencies
Information on the different teacher residency options
Intern Credential Requirements
Information on the requirements of becoming a university intern.
Estimated Costs
Tuition, student fees, and university/program costs and fees are estimated and may be subject to change according to CSU, CSUB, State of California, and content owner policies.
| Fee Name: | Fee Amount: |
|---|---|
| Cal State Apply graduate application fee | $70.00 (nonrefundable) |
| Official transcripts (one from every college/university attended except CSUB) |
Varies by institution |
| CSUB tuition/student fees: | CSUB Catalog Schedule of Tuition and Fees or Student Financial Services Registration Fees |
| Parking |
Bakersfield Campus: Antelope Valley Campus: |
| Fee Name: | Fee Amount: |
|---|---|
| Credential application fee (pre-program admission) |
$30.00 nonrefundable |
| Fingerprint/character clearance (pre/post program admission*) |
LiveScan fee + CTC $50.00 + District fingerprinting fee (paid to appropriate vendor) |
| Professional liability insurance (pre/post program admission*) |
$20.00 may need to be purchased more than once |
| LiveText FEM (post program admission) |
$133.00 paid to LiveText |
| Books | Varies by course: Runner Bookstore |
Other Fees
| Subject Matter Competency (SMC) (Pre/Post program admission) | The CSET may be required to meet Subject Matter Competency. Options on meeting Subject Matter Competency: SMC. For information on CSET and fees: CSET |
|---|---|
| Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) (Post program admssion) | The TPAs are required to be eligible to apply for your preliminary credential. There are two exams required. Direction on when/how to apply is given during the program. For more information on TPA and fees: TPA |
| Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) (post program admission) | The RICA is required to be eliglbe to apply for your preliminary credential until June 30, 2025 when it will be retired. Candidates will then transition to a literacy performance requirement. For more information on RICA and fees: RICA |
*If a student enrolls in EDTE 3000 pre-program admission, fingerprint clearance must be met and professional liability insurance must be purchased for this course.
If an applicant receives credential program admission they may be required to fingerprint with a different district than they completed their early field experience (EDTE 3000) with depending on their placement. They may also need to purchase professional liability insurance again to meet clinical practice clearance requirements.
Student Resource: Credential Student Financial Information
Information on financial aid and scholarships for credential students/applicants.
Contact Us
Phone
Bakersfield Campus Admission Advising: (661) 654-3075
Bakersfield Campus Program Advising: (661) 654-6744
Antelope Valley Campus: (661) 952-5080
Email
Bakersfield Campus: ted@csub.edu
Admission Advisor: Jayme Barton, jbarton5@csub.edu
Antelope Valley Campus: avted@csub.edu
Admission Advisor: Jenny St. George, jst-george@csub.edu
Social Media
Bakersfield Campus: @csubted
Antelope Valley Campus: @csubavted