Program Overview
Launch your career as a credentialed TK-6 teacher. For those already possessing a bachelor’s degree, this California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is a 36-credit stand-alone post-baccalaureate certificate that meets requirements for teaching within the state of California.
Program Highlights
Complete your Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in as little as one year
LAPU’s Online Multiple Subject Teaching Credential program is approved by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Program is CTC approved for paid Internship Pathway for student teaching (vs. unpaid student teaching)
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts, or Elementary Education do NOT have to take the CSET Multiple Subjects exam to meet the subject-matter competence requirements for the credential.
Use your understanding of strengths, learning styles, and temperaments to meet TK-6 student needs
Integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into a variety of subject matters
Additional Information About the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program
The program is designed to meet the requirements for a multiple subject teaching credential in California.
500-level courses carry graduate credit.
Los Angeles Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Multi-Subject Teaching Credential licensing examination passage rates
Credits & Cost
36
REQUIRED MAJOR UNITS
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
$515
COST PER CREDIT
EST PROGRAM COST
$18,540
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST
AVG MONTHS TO COMPLETE
Potential Careers
Program graduates gain practical knowledge and skills and pursue careers in industries such as:
Child Welfare Social Worker
School Counselor
TK-6 Teacher
Course Requirements
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
EMPHASIS OPTIONS
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
COURSES
EDUC 501 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning | 3 Credits |
EDUC 505 | Diversity and Inclusive Schooling | 3 Credits |
EDUC 515 | Learning Theory and Instructional Strategies | 3 Credits |
EDUC 530 | Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (TK-6) I | 3 Credits |
EDUC 535 | Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (TK-6) II | 3 Credits |
EDUC 550 | Methods in Teaching Arts and Social Sciences (TK-6) | 3 Credits |
EDUC 560 | Methods in Teaching Mathematics (TK-6) | 3 Credits |
EDUC 570 | Methods in Teaching the Sciences (TK-6) | 3 Credits |
EDUC 580 | Teaching Practicum I – Elementary | 2 Credits |
EDUC 581 | Student Teaching I – Multiple Subjects | 3 Credits |
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EDUC 582 | Intern Teaching I – Multiple Subjects | 3 Credits |
EDUC 590 | Teaching Practicum Seminar II – Elementary | 3 Credits |
EDUC 591 | Student Teaching II – Multiple Subjects | 3 Credits |
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EDUC 592 | Intern Teaching II – Multiple Subjects | 3 Credits |
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
36 CREDITS
CAPSTONE COURSES
TWO CONCENTRATION
HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
LAPU DISTINCTIVES
HUMANITIES
GENERAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM REQUISITES
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
ELECTIVES
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS
36 CREDITS
Recommended Concentrations
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
