Program Applications

Teaching Credential Programs

A teaching credential is a state-issued license to teach in a public school. California law requires all teachers in CA public schools to hold a valid teaching credential. Approved College of Education teaching credential programs are offered for the multiple subject credential and the single subject credential, as well as for bilingual and special education.

For teaching credential advising, exit processing and related services go to the Office for Student Success.

Preliminary teaching credential programs

Multiple & Single Subject

Multiple Subject

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, such as the classrooms in most elementary schools, in grades preschool, K–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults.

Single Subject

The Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized classes, such as those in most middle schools and high schools, in grades preschool, K–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults.

Bilingual (Multiple & Single Subject)

Bilingual Multiple Subject

The Multiple Subject Bilingual Credential (Elementary K–6 Education) is available to students interested in teaching in a bilingual elementary school classroom.

Bilingual Single Subject

The Single Subject Bilingual Credential (Secondary Grades 6-12) is available for students interested in teaching in a bilingual Spanish middle or secondary school classroom in the candidates’ subject major (e.g., Science, Math, Social Science, English, Spanish, etc).

Special Education

Mild/Moderate

The Mild/Moderate credential authorizes the holder to teach students with disabilities in grades K-12, and adults up to age 22.

Moderate/Severe

The Moderate/Severe credential authorizes the holder to teach students with a wide range of special needs disabilities in grades K-12, and adults up to age 22.

Short-Term exploratory program (step)

The SHORT-TERM EXPLORATORY PROGRAM (STEP) will allow you to take up to twelve units from the Division of Education without having to complete the full application process for our regular credential program. Division of Education courses are offered in a cohort model and will only be offered once per academic year, therefore, depending on which semester you enter, you will be able to enroll in ED 451, TE 303, TE 402 or SPED 500.  In addition, you will also have to provide documentation verifying that you have all required clearances approved to participate with fieldwork in public schools.

Intern Program

The Intern Program is an alternative to the traditional Division of Education program. It is offered to all multiple subject and single subject teacher education candidates who have shown subject matter competency and who have a full time teaching job within Imperial County in the area for which the student is seeking a credential.  

Sharabeth Galindo
Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: 760-768-5512
Fax: 760-768-5529
Email: [email protected]