Preliminary Teaching Credential Programs

Coming Soon: 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

To receive updates and information about the availability of the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential, please email the Credential Office to be placed on our interest list at credprep@csun.edu.