If your calling is to shape and mold the minds of our future, you'll find what you need to be successful in the multiple subject credential program.
Why Get a Multiple Subject Credential?
Teachers are mentors, role models, and motivators. They inspire and open young minds to life's possibilities. They show children how to achieve. Teaching is a noble, rewarding profession that positively impacts our future.
This program at CSUN is designed for individuals who want to teach in a self-contained classroom. These are typically found in elementary schools or block subjects in some middle schools.
The multiple subject credential prepares you to work in a private or public school and lead your classrooms in a variety of subjects. When you're empowered with the tools found in this program, you'll be able to successfully connect with and teach groups of children.
Why Get Your Credential at CSUN?
A Large Program
At CSUN’s Michael D. Eisner College of Education, we provide teacher education grounded in the leading-edge pedagogy and infused with the principles of social justice and inclusion. Students who earn a credential from CSUN’s Eisner College are prepared to thrive in today’s school environment
CSUN has one of the largest public university education credentialing programs in the state of California. As a result of our size, we can offer specialized instruction in the teaching of specific subjects, rather than the generalized methods at many institutions.
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Relevant Courses
Subject-specific courses teach the most up-to-date, research-based teaching methods.
Support for Student Teaching
Student teaching is supported by university supervisors with years of experience teaching in elementary schools. Our student teaching is accompanied by a support seminar.
We've taken time to understand the lifestyles of our diverse students, resulting in:
- Flexible schedules allowing you to attend full or part-time
- Entrance dates in the fall or spring semester
- Courses offered in the late afternoon and evenings
What You'll Learn
Our credential program offers methods for every learning style. From coursework, field experiences, and seminars, you'll be empowered with the skills and knowledge needed to inspire your students.
The credential includes coursework from eight subject matter areas:
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- History/social sciences
- Visual and performing arts
- Health
- Physical education
- Human development
CSUN offers flexibility with five different pathways to earning your multiple subject credential:
A flexible pathway with start dates in Fall and Spring are designed for college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree in any subject area who want to earn a multiple subject credential.
ACT is a two-semester full-time program that focuses on addressing the diverse needs of urban school learners. You'll progress through the program as a cohort, completing fieldwork during the day and coursework in the late afternoon and evening. Applications are only accepted in the Fall.
This is a comprehensive teacher preparation program designed for entering freshmen who plan to earn a bachelor's degree, a multiple subject credential or preliminary special education credential at the same time.
This comprehensive teacher preparation program allows you to earn a bachelor's degree and the multiple subject teaching credential simultaneously. This a great option for junior status students or students transferring from community college.
This program is offered in partnership with local school districts and provides an opportunity for candidates with full-time employment as public elementary school teachers to complete a preliminary credential while on the job.
Careers & Outcomes
The Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes you to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, like the ones you find in most elementary schools. You'll also be authorized to teach students who speak a language other than English as their first language.
You will be able to apply for teacher of record positions in:
- School Districts
- Charter Schools
- Private Schools
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a credential student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Multiple Subject Credential Program:
- Apply to both the university and the specific credential program of interest.
Learn more about applying for a credential program at CSUN.