Four-Year Integrated Undergraduate Teacher Credential Program in English

The Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Teacher Credential Program in English is a blended program that enables students to earn a bachelor's degree in English and a single subject teaching credential as an undergraduate.

FYI-English (incoming freshmen only)

In contrast to the traditional path to becoming a secondary school teacher, where students complete their bachelor's degree in English and then take an additional 31 units of education courses, the FYI program integrates English and education courses into a four-year plan that gives students the knowledge and skills they need in a shorter amount of time.

FYI Program highlights:

Work with a cohort of entering freshmen in challenging and exciting coursework.
Observe experienced teachers in both middle school and high school beginning freshman year, allowing you to apply what you learn in your courses to the classroom.
Complete two part-time student teaching assignments in middle school and high school settings.
Earn a bachelor's degree in English and a preliminary single subject teaching credential in English.
Graduate fully qualified and eligible for California teaching positions in English.

Benefits of Completing the FYI Program

Academic Excellence

Experienced and committed faculty who are dedicated to preparing exemplary teachers.
Challenging classes where students can develop both strong subject matter knowledge and effective teaching skills.
Specialized coursework that prepares students to teach in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms.

Supportive Community

Specialized academic and professional advisement supports students throughout the program.
Pre-designed curriculum and one-on-one advisement makes choosing courses easier and reduces the risk of taking extra unnecessary courses.