Program Overview

Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway is a program offered by the School of Education at the University of Redlands, allowing students to integrate their coursework with the requirements for a teaching credential.

Program Types

• Undergraduate
• Pathway
• Credential

Mode of Study

• On Campus

Department

• Teaching and Learning

School / College

• School of Education

What is the Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway?

The Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway is a program that enables students to become certified teachers while completing their bachelor's degree. This pathway allows students to integrate their coursework with the requirements for a teaching credential.

Why Declare a Concentration in the Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway at Redlands?

Declaring a concentration in the Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway at Redlands will set students on the path to becoming a teacher. With hands-on student teaching experience and expert guidance from faculty, students will be well-prepared to start their teaching career after graduation.

Applying to the School of Education

Students from the College of Arts and Sciences interested in earning a teaching credential must apply to the School of Education. Students need to contact the Graduate Admissions team to discuss the application process and the best credential pathway.

Admissions Requirements

• See the application requirements for the Preliminary Teaching Credential (Multiple and Single Subject).
• See application deadlines.
• Admission decisions are made by the Departmental Admissions Committee.

Enrollment Guidance

Students should contact the Graduate Admissions to discuss the Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway. Enrollment counselors will provide guidance on the application requirements and offer support during the enrollment process.

College of Arts and Sciences / School of Education Pathways

Pathways provided by the School of Education are suggested schedules. Students may take foundations and methods (EDUG 401-411) courses in any order prior to the teaching seminar and student teaching (EDUG 455 & EDUG 453A/B).

• Multiple Subject CAS Pathway
• Single Subject CAS Pathway: Math
• Single Subject CAS Pathway: Music
• Single Subject CAS Pathway: Physics
• Single Subject CAS Pathway - can lead to a Preliminary Teaching Credential in the following subject areas:
  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • English
  • Health
  • Home Economics
  • Industrial and Technology Education
  • Foundational-Level Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Foundational-Level General Science
  • Science - Biological Sciences
  • Science - Chemistry
  • Science - Earth and Space Science
  • Science - Physics
  • Social Science
  • World Languages
• Interested in Special Education?

Subject Matter Competency

All teacher candidates in California must demonstrate competency in the subject matter area in which they will be authorized to teach. Subject matter competency must be met in order to apply for student teaching. It can be met through an undergraduate waiver program, examination, college degree, college-level coursework, or through a combination of examination, subject matter program, and college-level coursework in whole or in part, which meet or exceed each of the subject matter domains adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential.

U.S. Constitution Requirement

To be eligible to be recommended for the Preliminary Teaching Credential candidates must meet CTC's U.S. Constitution requirement. Introduction to American Politics (POLI 111) or American History to 1877 (HIST 121), in the College of Arts and Sciences, or their equivalents, will satisfy the requirement.

Music Education Undergraduate Students

Students in the Bachelor of Music, Music Education program participate in a subject matter competency waiver program through undergraduate coursework. That is, they are not required to take the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).

Admissions Requirements

• Evidence of enrollment in a subject matter competency program.
• School of Music students are required to request a letter from the Director of the School of Music stating their progress toward the BM in Music Education.

Student Teaching Requirements: Subject Matter Competency

• Evidence of subject matter competency is required to apply for student teaching.
• School of Music students will submit evidence of subject matter competency via a subject-matter waiver letter issued by the Director of the School of Music.

Earn a Master of Arts in Education & Teaching Credential

Undergraduate students at the University of Redlands can complete up to 18 credit hours of degree work toward a teaching credential or Master of Arts in Education, Learning and Teaching as undergraduates. Students who wish to pursue a master's degree must apply to the School of Education.

Educational Foundations course transfers:

• EDUG 401 or EDUG 401N (3) transfers to MALT 601
• EDUG 411 or EDUG 411N (3) transfers to MALT 611

Multiple Subject Undergraduate course transfers:

• EDUG 403 or EDUG 403N (3) transfers to MALT 603
• EDUG 405 or EDUG 405N (3) transfers to MALT 605
• EDUG 407 or EDUG 407N (3) transfers to MALT 607
• EDUG 409 or EDUG 409N (3) transfers to MALT 609

Single Subject Undergraduate course transfers:

• EDUG 402 or EDUG 402N (3) transfers to MALT 602
• EDUG 404 or EDUG 404N (3) transfers to MALT 604
• EDUG 406 or EDUG 406N (3) transfers to MALT 606
• EDUG 408 or EDUG 408N (3) transfers to MALT 608

Student teaching must be completed at the graduate level for students seeking a Master's degree.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

• Fall Term - First Year: Early Action 1 (November 1), Early Action 2 (December 1), Regular Decision (January 15*)
• Fall Term - Transfer: Priority Deadline (March 1*)
• Spring Term - Transfer: Priority Deadline (November 1*)

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.