Single Subject Teacher Credential Program
If you have not already done so, please attend a program Overview session to learn about the program structure and application requirements.
The Single Subject Credential Program is a post-baccalaureate program designed to prepare students to teach specific subjects in K-12 schools in departmentalized settings. The Department of Secondary Education works collaboratively with departments across campus to train teachers in the following subjects: art, English, foundational level mathematics, mathematics, music, physical education, science (biology, chemistry, geology, physics), social science, theater, world languages (including English Language Development). The credential program is fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
The program spans two-semesters of coursework and fieldwork, including student teaching in local public schools. Prior to starting the program, four prerequisite courses are required. These courses may be taken as electives during undergraduate studies, or taken during one or more semesters as a post-baccalaureate student. A full list of prerequisite and program courses can be found in the university course catalog. Credential coursework is in-person on the CSUF main campus. There are online options for prerequisite courses only.
Students are placed into subject-specific cohorts with a Subject Area Coordinator who oversees the advisement, admission and progress of students within their program. The list of Subject Area Coordinators is below. Feel free to contact them with any subject-specific questions. All general credential program questions should be directed to Andrea Pureco at edscadmissions@fullerton.edu.
| Subject | Advisor | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Mary Anna Pomonis | mpomonis@fullerton.edu |
VA-D-281 |
| English |
Dr. Kira LeeKeenan |
kleekeenan@fullerton.edu |
CP 600 |
| Foundational Level Math (middle school) | Dr. B Waid | bwaid@fullerton.edu | CP 600 |
| Mathematics (high school) | Dr. Cherie Ichinose | cichinose@fullerton.edu | MH 390D |
| *Music | Dr. Gregory Whitmore | gwhitmore@fullerton.edu | CPAC 227C |
| Physical Education | Julia Cappelli, M.S. | jcappelli@fullerton.edu | KHS 255 |
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Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Foundational Level General Science, Physics) |
Dr. Antoinette Linton | alinton@fullerton.edu | CP 600 |
| Social Studies/History | Dr. William Toledo | wtoledo@fullerton.edu | CP 600 |
| Theatre (anticipated Fall 2025) | Dr. Amanda Rose Villarreal | amvillarreal@fullerton.edu | CPAC-248 |
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World Languages & English Language Development (ELD) |
Dr. Grace Cho | gcho@fullerton.edu | CP 600 |
* Interested CSUF Music Education Teaching Credential Candidates, Please View This Video
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NOTICE TO STUDENTS re: PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student to meet California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.
The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
