Secondary Education: Single Subject Credential Program

The Single Subject Credential program prepares candidates to teach in a specific subject in departmentalized classes as generally found in middle schools and high schools, such as seen in grades 6-12.

About the Program

The program is 50-52 semester units depending on the chosen pathway. This program is offered at our Bakersfield and Antelope Valley Campuses. Courses are generally offered in the late afternoon and early evening.

CSUB offers the following content areas:

  • Agriculture (Bakersfield Campus Only)
  • Art
  • Business
  • English
  • Foreign Languages
  • Health Science
  • Home Economics
  • Industrial Technology Education
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Science (Foundational, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geosciences)
  • Social Science

Not all content areas are offered at our Antelope Valley campus.

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 Application and Admission Guidelines.

Information Sessions
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
  • 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)
EDSE 5100 - Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction
EDSE 5200-5280 - Methods of Teaching
                                   EDSE 5200 - Math                            EDSE 5210 - Science                         EDSE 5220 - English       
                                   EDSE 5230 - Social Studies             EDSE 5240 - World Lang.                 EDSE 5250 - Art/Music/PE
                                   EDSE 5260 - Health Science/Ag.    EDSE 5270 - Industrial Tech Ed       EDSE 5280- Business
EDSE 5500 - Assessment for Single Subject Teachers
EDTE 4350 - TPA Cycle One
EDSE 5800 or EDTE 5810 - Single Subject Clinical Practice or Intern/Resident Clinical Practice

Stage 2 (Must be admitted to the program)
EDSE 5400 - Education Psychology
EDSE 5300 - Reading Across the Curriculum
EDTE 4360 - TPA Cycle Two
EDSE 5810 or EDTE 5810 - Single Subject Final Clinical Practice or Intern/Resident Final Clinical Practice

Student Resources:
Single Subject Program Factsheet
The Single Subject Program Factsheet highlights requirements, courses, and an application checklist.

Application and Admission Guidelines
Requirements and instructions on applying to the Single Subject Credential program

Program Application
Application to apply to the Single Subject Credential program

Course Substitution
Information and form to request a course substitution

Exceptional Admission Application
Application to apply 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.

University Costs
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:
Semester and daily parking permits are available.
CSUB Parking Info

Antelope Valley Campus:
Semester and daily parking permits are available.
AVC Parking Fee
Program Fees
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

*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

Social Media

  • Bakersfield Campus: @csubted
  • Antelope Valley Campus: @csubavted