Preliminary Teaching Credential Programs

• Multiple Subject (Elementary Education)
• Single Subject (Secondary Education)
• Education Specialist (Special Education)

Expected for Fall 2025: PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential

The PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained general education classroom setting in grades preschool through grade three, including Transitional Kindergarten.  It also allows the holder to team teach or to regroup students across self-contained classrooms within this grade range.

Admission Requirements will be outlined when the program is open for applications.

PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential Requirements for Teachers Prepared in California  Requirements: Subject Matter Requirements