Program Overview

Introduction to the Single Subject Credential Prerequisites Program

The Single Subject Credential Prerequisites Program at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is designed for individuals seeking to complete their teaching-credential prerequisites. This fully online program prepares students to enter a teaching credential program.

Program Overview

The program allows students to complete all their teaching-credential prerequisites online. It is ideal for those fresh out of their degree program and looking to teach, contemplating a career change, or wanting to explore the teaching profession.

Program Courses

The following courses are part of the Single Subject Credential Prerequisites Program:

• EDSC 310: The Teaching Experience: Participation
• EDSC 320: Adolescent Development
• EDSC 330: Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools in Secondary Education
• EDSC 340: Diversity in Secondary Schools

Program Benefits

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Complete their teaching-credential prerequisites
• Build the educational, cultural, and philosophical foundations needed as a California teacher
• Foster critical and creative thinking skills
• Learn best practices in curriculum, assessment, and instruction

Program Statistics

Key statistics about the program include:

• Four courses
• 100% online
• Courses may be taken concurrently
• All courses are 8 weeks long
• Offered in Fall and Spring terms only

Important Dates and Deadlines

Important dates and deadlines for the Spring 2026 term include:

• Deadline to Drop without W: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
• Last Date to Withdraw with W and 65% refund: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• Deadline to Withdraw with W: Monday, March 30, 2026