Single Subject Teacher Credential Programs

If you have not already done so, please attend a program overview to learn about the program structure and application requirements.

The Department of Secondary Education offers Teacher Preparation In THESE SUBJECTs:

Subject  Advisor Email Office
Art Ms. Betsy Holster eholster@fullerton.edu  VA 179
English Dr. Kira LeeKeenan kleekeenan@fullerton.edu CP 600
Foundational Level Math (middle school) Dr. Mallika Scott mhscott@fullerton.edu EC 350
Mathematics (high school) Dr. Cherie Ichinose cichinose@fullerton.edu MH 390D
Music Dr. Gregory Whitmore gwhitmore@fullerton.edu CPAC 227C
Physical Education Dr. Debra Patterson dpatterson@fullerton.edu KHS 231
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
World Languages & English Language Development (ELD) Dr. Fernando Rodriguez-Valls frodriguez-valls@fullerton.edu CP 600

We also offer the following programs for those who meet the criteria:

  • Single Subject Intern - The Intern Program is designed for teacher candidates who wish to complete credential requirements while concurrently teaching in a secondary education position in a public school setting. This is only supported for 2nd semester candidates at CSU Fullerton.
  • Bilingual Authorization  - There is a great need for bilingual teachers who can communicate with students and parents in their native language. The  Bilingual Authorization (BiAu) Program  within the College of Education at CSUF prepares teacher candidates to teach in K-12 Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Filipino, Hmong, and/or Vietnamese bilingual and dual immersion classrooms. For more information, please contact our Bilingual Authorization Coordinator, Dr. Fernando Rodriguez-Valls at  frodriguez-valls@fullerton.edu .
  • Teacher Induction ProgramOpens in new window - If you are newly credentialed and need to "clear" your credential through a state-approved induction program, we offer a 100% online option.

For more information about our teacher credential options, contact Dr. Sangeetha Carmona at edscadmissions@fullerton.edu.

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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).