MULTIPLE SUBJECT (ELEMENTARY EDUCATION)
The Multiple Subject credential authorizes teaching in public school settings where the teacher teaches all subjects to one group of students in a self-contained classroom. This type of classroom structure is found in elementary schools and is used in core block subjects in some middle schools as well.
Traditional Credential Program:
- flexible – full or part time
- fits the needs of most candidates
- may enter the credential program in fall or spring semester
- courses offered late afternoon and evening
- includes coursework, field experiences and seminars
Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT)
- collaboration between CSUN and LAUSD
- full time late afternoons and evenings for coursework and on site during the day
- cohort atmosphere with personalized advising and guaranteed course enrollment
- one on one coaching by experienced classroom teachers
- completed in two semesters
- may enter fall semester only
Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP Junior Option)
- leads to a bachelor’s degree and Multiple Subject Credential concurrently
- lower division requirements and junior standing must be achieved
- full or part time
- courses are not cohorted
- includes coursework, field experiences and seminars
- may enter the credential program in fall or spring semester
Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP Freshman Option)
- leads to a bachelor’s degree and Multiple Subject Credential concurrently
- must be college ready for math and science
- full time
- courses are cohorted
- includes coursework, field experiences and seminars
- may enter fall semester only
Internship
- open to those with an offer of full time employment in a public or charter elementary position
- complete coursework while on the job
- courses offered late afternoon and evening
- includes coursework, field experiences and seminars