Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program
36 Semester Credits/ 3 Semesters/12 Months
*Bilingual Authorization 9 Credits/1 Additional Semester/4 Additional Months
The Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program (TCPP) at USU is the key step toward a career as a TK-6 or 7-12 teacher. Students interested in teaching at the K-6 school level in the State of California must have completed a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited university, have passed the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) and have the capacity to pass the California Subjects Examination for Teachers (CSET), or have completed a commission-approved elementary subject-matter program. Students interested in teaching at the 7-12 school level must have completed a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited university and have the capacity to pass the appropriate subject-matter examination (CSET) or obtain a waiver. Secondary Credential areas includeEnglish/language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science, World Languages.
The College of Education offers the following Teacher Credentialing programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC):
- 2042 Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential
- 2042 Single Subject Preliminary Credential- in the following areas- English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Sciences, Social Sciences, World Languages
- Bilingual Authorization (Spanish/English)
Student Teaching Requirements
- Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination 60 days prior to the start of student teaching.
*Student teaching is rarely available during the Summer. Students who begin the program in the fall terms and continuously enroll in two courses each term must acknowledge that student teaching may be delayed until the following fall terms due to third party teaching placements availability. By not continuing during summer sessions, this may impact your continuous enrollment, financial aid (if applicable), and time to complete.
The following Courses may not be offered in the summer II term:
EDU 565 Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I
EDU 562 Directed Student Teaching Seminar I
EDU 567 Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II
EDU 564 Directed Student Teaching Seminar II
Program Completion Requirements
- Complete program with a Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above
- Passed edTPA Tasks*
- Passed the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) (Multiple Subjects only)
- Passed the CSET (all sections)
- Exit interview
- Exit survey
Teacher Credentialing and Licensure
Per the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) all students must meet the specific requirements in effect at the time of candidate application for credential. While the United States University program prepares California teacher candidates it does not guarantee teacher licensure. All credential candidates are encouraged to check the commission requirement page on a regular basis as requirements may change. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl560c.pdf?sfvrsn=8db75dfc_16
In order to be recommended to the California Teaching Commission for a Multiple Subject Credential or a Single Subject Credential, candidates must complete the following requirements:
Multiple Subject Credential
- Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
- Satisfy the basic skills requirement (Passage of the CBEST exam)
- Achieve a passing score on required subject matter exams (CSET).
- Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
- Complete a course in the provisions and principles of the US Constitution.
- Complete a Commission-approved multiple subject or Single Subject teacher preparation program
- Obtain a formal recommendation for the credential by the program sponsor.
Single Subject Credential
- Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
- Satisfy the basic skills requirement (Passage of the CBEST exam)
- Verify subject matter competence by ONE of the following:
- Achieve a passing score on the appropriate subject-matter examination(s).(CSET)
- Complete a Commission-approved subject matter program. (not available at USU)
- For Specialized Science subjects only, individuals may take and pass the appropriate subject matter examinations or obtain verification of completion of subject-matter course work from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Complete a course in the provisions and principles of the US Constitution.
- Complete a Commission-approved teacher preparation program.
- Obtain a formal recommendation for the credential by the program sponsor.
Outcomes
1: Find and evaluate appropriate information and content for the classroom.
2: Practice cultural proficiency, including differentiation of instruction, in school settings.
3: Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that promote student learning.
4: Write effectively in communicating and planning for your classroom.
5: Perform effectively in the classroom.
6: Work effectively with others to improve student outcomes.
7: Interpret student performance data to improve teaching practice.
8: Apply strategies and theories to respond ethically to the changing demographics of the California classroom.
9: Objectively analyze and evaluate student performance in order to improve teaching practice.
Teacher Performance Expectations
By the end of the Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program candidates will learn, apply and reflect upon the following Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE’s):
TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning
TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Curriculum Requirements
Requirements Single Subject Credential
Core Requirements |
15 Credits |
Single Subject Core Courses |
9 Credits |
Single Subject Clinical Practice |
12 Credits |
Bilingual Authorization** |
9 Credits |
Requirements Multiple Subject Credential
Core Requirements |
15 Credits |
Multiple Subject Core Courses |
9 Credits |
Multiple Subject Clinical Practice |
12 Credits |
Bilingual Authorization** |
9 Credits |
Core Requirements
EDU501 | Affirming and Valuing Diversity in the Classroom | 3 |
EDU503 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
EDU504 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
EDU510 | Introduction to Classroom Instruction | 3 |
EDU525 | English Language Developmental Strategies for English Language Learners | 3 |
Single Subject Credential Requirements
EDU540 | Secondary Teaching Strategies I | 3 |
EDU541 | Secondary Teaching Strategies II | 3 |
EDU542 | Reading in the Content Area | 3 |
EDU565 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I | 5 |
EDU562 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar I | 1 |
EDU567 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II | 5 |
EDU564 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar II | 1 |
Multiple Subject Credential Requirements
EDU534 | Curriculum and Instruction I | 3 |
EDU535 | Curriculum and Instruction II | 3 |
EDU536 | Language Arts and Reading K-6 | 3 |
EDU561 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I | 5 |
EDU562 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar I | 1 |
EDU563 | Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II | 5 |
EDU564 | Directed Student Teaching Seminar II | 1 |
Optional Addition - Bilingual Authorization
EDU522 | First and Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
EDU580 | Latinos in the United States | 3 |
EDU581 | Desarollo del Lenguaje y Lectura | 3 |