Multiple Subject

Program Description: 
The Multiple Subject teaching credential authorizes a person to teach all students including English Language Learners in a self-contained classroom (grades K-12 but generally grades K-6). Candidates who obtain an Added Bilingual authorization are also authorized to teach ethnically and linguistically diverse students using both English and the student’s primary language for instruction.

Program Contacts:

If you need help with your application or requirements before you submit an application, have submitted an application and need assistance, or have advising questions please contact:

Department of Teacher Education and Foundations (TEF)
Phone: 909-537-7405
Email: TEF@csusb.edu

Program Coordinator: Dr. Valencia Jones
Phone: 909-537-4302
Email: valencia.jones@csusb.edu
Location: CE 247
Multiple Subject's Department Page | Multiple Subject's Bulletin Page

Application Requirements:

• Subject Matter Competency Requirement (optional)
• Certificate of Clearance
• Field Experience
• Personal Statement
• Tuberculosis Clearance
• Unofficial Transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Advising Form (see the department web page for details)
• GPA Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 2.5, or 2.5 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester units

 
Application Deadlines:

Application Details:

Subject Matter Competency

Subject matter proficiency may be demonstrated through one of the following five options:

• Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission.
• Passage of a subject matter examination (the California Subject Examination for Teachers or CSET).
• Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation.
• Successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a major in Liberal Studies or Elementary Education.
• Through a combination of the methods described in numbers 1, 2, and 3 (above) in whole or in part, in each of the domains of the subject matter requirements for the multiple subject credential pursuant to Section 44282.

General Requirements

• Verification of subject matter competence via one of the following: (a) successful completion of a CTC-approved subject matter competency program or approved equivalent or (b) official copy of the valid CSET Electronic Score Report;
• Two recommendation forms from two individuals (not a family member) who are able to evaluate and address the applicant's scholastic performance and suitability for teaching;
• A written, personal narrative/essay (600-700 words) on (a) reasons for wanting to be an elementary school teacher and (b) background that prepares the applicant to be a teacher;
• Verification of a valid negative TB test result via one of the following, (a) an official immunization record stamped by the healthcare provider, (b) an official letterhead signed by the healthcare provider (Risk Assessment Questionnaires are not acceptable), Note: Negative TB test results are valid for four years from the date of the test and must remain valid for the duration of the program;
• Official transcript(s) from each institution attended with the exception of California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) submitted directly to the Jim and Judy Watson College of Education Student Services Office (CE 102) by the program deadline date.
  • The candidate shall have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate coursework or a grade point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units attempted;
  • All applicants must verify the successful completion of ENG 3110. All applicants must also verify completion of either: (A) EDMS 3010; or (B) (i) CD 2240 and (ii) EDMS 3011 or CD 2246;
• Documentation of at least 45 hours of field experience in K-12 classrooms via any of the following: (a) early field experience verification form, (b) original letterhead signed by the authorized school personnel, (c) original field log signed by the authorized school personnel (Applicants who have successfully completed EDMS 2301 and one of the following: (A) EDMS 3010 and (B) (i) CD 2240 and (ii) EDMS 3011 or CD 2246 at CSUSB are exempt from this requirement);
• Verification from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) of the issuance of a valid California Certificate of Clearance, credential or permit;
• Verification of successful completion of the Basic Skills Requirement
• Completion of the upper-division writing requirement at the university or the equivalent graduation requirement at another accredited institution, or a passing score on the CSUSB Writing Requirement Exemption Evaluation (WREE), or a passing score on the written portion of the CBEST (Note: CBEST examination does not meet the graduate entrance writing requirement for the Master of Arts degree);
• Verification of the $35 non-refundable application processing fee.