Single Subject Teaching Credential Program
View Single Subject Coursework and Dual Credential Coursework.
Credential Program Outcomes
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The teacher candidate plans and delivers instruction. The teacher candidate plans and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction based on the California Content Standards. The teacher candidate incorporates a variety of teaching strategies and resources to make the subject matter accessible and engaging to the needs of diverse students.
The teacher candidate uses assessment for a variety of purposes. The teacher candidate designs and interprets a variety of assessments, and also uses assessment data to plan instruction, monitor instruction, design and monitor the classroom environment, learn about and place students. In addition the teacher candidate uses reflective practice as a means of self assessment.
The teacher candidate provides a supportive learning environment. The teacher candidate creates a positive social environment and a safe and welcoming physical environment that supports learning for all students. The teacher candidate uses instructional time wisely and efficiently.
The teacher candidate models a servant-leadership lifestyle. The teacher candidate models servant-leadership, exhibits a professional attitude and communicates effectively with students, families and school personnel. The teacher candidate is aware of and carries out legal and ethical responsibilities.
California Preliminary Credential/English Learner – Single Subject
The single subject credential is for teachers who desire to teach one subject to groups of students at the high school or middle school levels. The single subject credential areas Concordia offers are:
- Art
- Science-Chemistry
- English
- Foundational Science
- Science-Geosciences
- Science-Biology
- Music
- Social Science
- Foundational Math
- Science-Physics
- Physical Education
- Mathematics
- Foreign Language (case by case basis)
Required: 36 semester hours for Single Subject Credential
Single Subject Credential Coursework
Semester 1 (15 units)
- EDUC 200 The Teacher and Technology; 1 units
- EDUC 204: Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations - 2 units
- EDUC 301 Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners - 3 units
- EDUC 501 Planning & Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms - 3 units
- EDUC 502 Creating Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 units
- EDUC 551 Language and Culture - 3 units
Semester 2 (9 units)
Successful completion of Block I courses is a prerequisite for the courses below.
- EDUC 524 Secondary Curriculum Methods - 4 units
- EDUC 570 Literacy Development in Diverse Content Area Classrooms - 4 units
- EDUC 581 TPA Practicum: Field Experience (includes 40 hours field experience) - 1 unit
Semester 3 (12 units): Student Teaching Semester
- EDUC 583 Student Teaching II: Secondary
Student teaching is full-time teaching for a semester under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Single subject student teachers are placed in high schools or middle schools where they will teach several different courses in their content areas.
Apply now, read about Test Requirements, or attend the next Info Night.
Dual Credential Program
Candidates will complete coursework and fieldwork leading to two separate credentials for Single Subject, authorizing candidates to teach one subject to groups of students at the middle to the high school level, and an Education Specialist credential that authorizes candidates to teach students (K-12) with mild to moderate disabilities.
The Dual Credential requires one additional semester of 11 units. To work toward a dual credential, you will complete a carefully designed sequence of coursework for both programs, followed by one semester of student teaching. Half of your student teaching will be in a general education setting and half will be in a special education setting.
Dual Credential: Single Subject and Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Coursework
Undergraduate students will need to declare the Dual Credential option by the middle of Block I classes: October 15, March 15 or June 15.
Semester 1 (15 units)
- EDUC 200 The Teacher and Technology - 1 units
- EDUC 204 Introduction to Teaching Diverse Populations - 2 units
- EDUC 301 Typical and Atypical Development of Diverse Learners - 3 units
- EDUC 501 Planning & Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms - 3 units
- EDUC 502 Creating Positive and Inclusive Learning Environments - 3 units
- EDUC 551 Language and Culture - 3 units
Semester 2 (11 units)
- EDSP 525 Advanced Curriculum Methods for Special Populations - 3 units
- EDSP 526 Case Management, Assessment and Collaboration - 3 units
- EDUC 560 Literacy Instruction in Diverse Classrooms - 4 unit
- EDUC 580A Practicum: Field Experience II - 1 unit
Semester 3 (9 units)
- EDUC 524 Secondary Curriculum and Methods - 4 units
- EDUC 570 Content Area Literacy Instruction - 4 units
- EDUC 581 Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) Practicum: Field Experience - 1 unit
Semester 4 (12 units): Full-time Student Teaching
- EDUC 583 Student Teaching: Secondary - 6 units
- EDSP 584 Student Teaching: Special Education - 6 units
For more information about Single Subject or credentials, please fill out our inquiry form or contact our Admissions Counselor, Jenna Lucas, at [email protected] or (949) 214-3013.