Clear Induction Credential Program

Teachers who have the SB2042 Preliminary Credential must complete California’s requirements to clear their credential within five years. Concordia University Irvine offers an induction program, approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), to clear the following:

• Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
• Preliminary Single Subject Credential
• Preliminary Education Specialist Credential

Concordia University's Clear Induction Credential Program partners with employing school districts to offer dynamic new teacher support for California Preliminary Credential holders. We serve teachers working in public and private schools.

Concordia will provide multiple professional development opportunities to improve your teaching strategies with diverse learners, enhance your classroom management strategies, and develop your leadership potential within the context of your current teaching setting. Multiple levels of new teacher support provide the foundation for the Induction Program for fulltime or part time teachers.

Concordia's Clear Induction Credential Program:

• 12-Unit Program (2 years) for credentialed teachers with fewer than three years of experience
• 8-Unit Program (1 year) for those who meet one or more of the following conditions to be considered an “early completer”:
• Completed one year of a district-approved BTSA program
• Completed a minimum of three years of teaching experience in California
• Have a Master’s Degree in Education and at least one year of teaching experience
• Have a teaching credential from another state and a minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Apply up to six Induction Program units to the MED or Curriculum and Instruction MAED degrees
• Courses delivered in blended and online (synchronous and asynchronous) formats
• Provides ongoing resources for implementing the Core Common Standards and new EL Standards.
• Multiple start dates to meet the needs of an applicant’s requirements to begin an induction program following their employment. Application Deadline to begin classes in fall semester in October is September 15th. Application Deadline to begin classes in spring semester in January is December 1st. Students wishing to start mid semester may apply at any time, and once admitted will begin receiving support from a mentor.

Criteria for Admission:

• Hold a Preliminary Teaching Credential (SB2042) or (RYAN Level I)
• Provide proof of teaching fulltime or part time in the subject/area authorized by Preliminary Credential
• Two letters of recommendation (for those who did not complete Preliminary Credential courses at Concordia within the last two years or currently enrolled in an MAED program at Concordia)
• Complete Application for Admission
• $50.00 Application Fee (waived for any current or alumni student at Concordia)

Once students are admitted to the Induction Program they will attend an advising meeting with the Coordinator of the Induction Program to:

• Secure a mentor with a credential that is congruent to the one they seek to clear within the school or district they are teaching. If one is not available, the Coordinator of the Induction Program will assign one.
• Identify those students who can apply for “early completer” status.
• Advise on appropriate course selection

Program Courses for TRADITIONAL student: (12 Units)

An Orientation is provided prior to the start of fall courses.  Once admitted, you will be advised of that meeting date.

Program Courses for EARLY-COMPLETER student: (8 Units)

Contact Us

To learn more or to apply to Concordia's Clear Induction Credential Program, please contact our Admissions Counselor, Maggie McMillion, at Maggie.McMillion@cui.edu.