Designated Subjects Credential
Adult and Vocational

Designated Subjects Credential

Cal Poly, Pomona


For people interested in applying for a teaching credential in Adult and Vocational education. Cal Poly Pomona offers a flexible program designed for the busy professional, with evening and Saturday classes available.

In addition to the traditional Multiple and Single Subjects credentials offered in the School of Education and Integrative Studies at Cal Poly Pomona, students and community members may gain the certification required to teach in Adult and Vocational Education programs in California - The Designated Subjects Teaching Credential.

The Designated Subjects credential in Adult Education is issued to individuals who meet required: education, work experience and/or training in academic or non-academic subject categories.  


 For Academic subjects:

Including English as a Second Language, Elementary and Secondary Skills, (includes basic education - grades one through eight; arithmetic; reading; individualized high school learning lab/G.E.D./contract class settings; citizenship) a language other than English, fine arts, life science, mathematics, physical science or social sciences, the candidate must have a bachelor's or higher degree with required courses in the area to be taught and pass the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).

 For Non Academic Subjects:

Including categories of vocational education, adults with disabilities, health and safety, home economics, older adults, and parent education, candidates must verify five years of work experience in the area to be taught and a high school diploma but are exempt for the CBEST requirement.

Click here for list of vocational categories, or to visit the CCTC website. The Designated Subjects credential in Vocational Education is issued to individuals who meet the required work experience in one or more of the vocational categories designated by the  California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).  The credential is issued at the time of the submission of the completed application packet.  
 Click here to see a list of Required Courses:
Or to see the Course Syllabi


Designated Subjects credential courses for Level I and Level II are offered through the regular university at Cal Poly Pomona for enrolled students, or in short, workshop format through the College of the Extended University each summer.  For the Extended University schedule of classes, call (909) 869-2288.
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Contact Professor Ruby Trow, at (909) 869-2160 for more information or to request an application for the Designated Subjects credential in Adult and Vocational Education, or send an email message.
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