Program Overview

Introduction to the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is designed for individuals who aspire to teach and work with students in elementary schools. This credential provides a comprehensive foundation in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, reading, science, social studies, physical education, and more.

Key Features of the Multiple Subject Credential Pathway

• Authorizes teaching across a variety of subjectsmath, reading, science, etc.within one classroom.
• Aligned with California's Education Standards.
• Focuses on foundational content knowledge.
• Includes supervised clinical practice in multiple subject (elementary) classrooms.
• Emphasizes strategies for teaching diverse learners and multilingual students.
• Offers pathways through traditional post-baccalaureate programs, intern programs, or integrated undergraduate programs (ITEPs).

Credential Requirements

The candidate must complete all of the following requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Completion of a Commission-approved elementary subject-matter program.
• Completion of a Commission-approved Multiple Subjects Credential preparation program.
• Passage of a Commission-approved Teaching Performance Assessment.
• Passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) examination or a Commission-approved literacy assessment aligned with the requirements of Education Code section 44320.3.

Teaching Opportunities

The multiple subject credential holder can teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, most commonly found in:

• Elementary schools (K6).
• Some middle schools (especially for core or homeroom settings).
• Preschool or transitional kindergarten (if the candidate has met additional requirements such as a major in child development or 24 credits of early childhood education).