Proposed Subject Matter Competency Policy for Program Admission
Single Subject Program Options
Thank you for your interest in our Single Subject Credential Program. Consistent with the University’s mission, our program reflects a special focus on student achievement, success and appreciation for differences and diversity. We are both pleased and proud to have you join our Single Subject Credential Community of Learners. You are encouraged to become acquainted with the faculty and your colleagues as we collectively create our close-knit Department of Education family.
Please read the information on this webpage as it describes key elements of our program. This webpage reviews the guidelines and requirements of our program. In addition, the University Catalog contains course descriptions, required prerequisites and essential information about registration procedures, fees and policies. Email is the official method used by the Department and the University to communicate with students. Check your Cal Poly Pomona email often.
We offer the following subject areas :
The following is the program of study for Single Subject Credential candidates. Students must be officially admitted to the Single Subject Credential Program prior to registering for any of the TED core courses. You have the option of adding a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish or Chinese to any Single Subject Credential.
Single Subject Credentials - PDF
Single Subject Program with a Bilingual Athorization (Spanish or Chinese)
The prerequisite courses are those required to be completed prior to admission to the Single Subject credential program. You may enroll in any or all of the prerequisites once you have been admitted to the University. You may also complete prerequisite courses through the College of the Extended University regardless of University admissions status. The prerequisite courses are:
While enrolled, attend the necessary orientations, acquire and complete the Admissions packet, and make sure that you have met subject matter competence.
One of the state requirements for earning the Single Subject Credential is verification of subject matter knowledge. (NOTE: Districts may require additional subject matter requirements as a condition of hire.).
The state of California requires that all teachers demonstrate knowledge in the subject areas in which they will be teaching.
PROPOSED SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY POLICY FOR PROGRAM ADMISSION
All candidates must be registered to complete any remaining sections of the CSET on the closest test date following the application deadline. Candidates must pass all remaining sections of the CSET by the second closest test date following the application deadline.
Single Subject candidates satisfying subject competency through coursework must be at least 80% complete at application deadline.
Any candidates with incomplete subject competency at program admission deadline will be admitted under Exceptional Admission provisions, limited to 15% of total admissions.
All information for the CSET is available at http://www.cset.nesinc.com/. (NOTE: Districts may require additional subject matter requirements as a condition of hire)
Evaluations of transcripts for courses taken from another university will be conducted for currently accepted/enrolled Cal Poly Pomona students. Students wishing to waive a Cal Poly Pomona credential course and substitute a course or courses taken from another university must complete the Course Equivalency Request form available online. Attach a copy of transcripts along with a copy of the catalog course description and course syllabus for the year taken. Submit these materials to the Credential Services Office.
Students applying to the credential program will also complete an interview with a faculty member from the Department of Education as part of the Admissions process. Once your application has been received Credential Services Office staff will schedule your interview and notify you of the time and place to appear.
SINGLE SUBJECT PROGRAM OPTIONS
Cal Poly Pomona’s Single Subject Credential Program operates on the quarter system, allowing students to complete the coursework in four consecutive academic quarters provided students achieve program admission in Fall quarter. Prerequisite courses and program core courses are offered both during the day and in the evenings. Required classroom observation and participation must be completed during the daytime. Clinical Practice requires full-time, daily participation in a local classroom.
Cal Poly Pomona offers the Internship Credential Program in Multiple Subject, Single Subject (not including art education and agricultural education), and Education Specialist credentials. The Internship program is unique because it provides individuals with the opportunity to work as a paid professional educator while completing a teacher preparation program. Complete information is provided at the Internship Orientation.
Two quarters (formally called “blocks”) of Clinical Practice are required for the Single Subject credential. Admission to Clinical Practice requires a separate application with strictly enforced deadlines The Clinical Practice Placement Office will place you in an appropriate classroom setting. (Interns are exempt from this application requirement.) Contact the Credential Services Office for the application forms, procedures and deadlines.
Once admitted to Clinical Practice, candidates will receive a letter detailing placement information and the name of their university supervisor. The supervisor will then contact the candidate within the first few days of the quarter, if not before. During the two quarters of Clinical Practice, the candidate completes 11 weeks (per quarter) of full-time teaching in a classroom appropriate to the credential being earned. Attendance at weekly or biweekly seminars is required. For Clinical Practice, there is a Credit or No Credit grade. When a candidate is at risk for not passing Clinical Practice, the University Supervisor will work diligently with the candidate to attempt to meet the required Clinical Practice competencies. The University reserves the right to enact University appeal procedures in these circumstances (see the Cal Poly Pomona University Catalog for further information).
Students have five (5) years to complete the Single Subject Credential Program. Within that period, students have one (1) year to complete Clinical Practice and apply for the preliminary credential. Students may petition for an extension of these time limits. All petitions must be approved by the Department of Education Appeals Committee.
For more information, please visit the Credential Services Office .
