Combined Multiple Subject Credential and Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.

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The Combined Multiple Subject Credential and Curriculum and Instruction Master of Science is a full-time program for teacher candidates to simultaneously earn a Multiple Subject Credential and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction. To help prepare, prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a program overview during the junior and senior year or at least one year prior to applying. Overview schedules may be found at the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education website.

Admission Procedures and Criteria

Applicants are required to attend a program overview at least one year prior to applying. Overview schedules may be found at the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education website.

Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA (cumulative or last 60 semester units) and have completed their bachelor’s degree to apply to the program. The application review process allows the department to consider experiences, attributes and other academic metrics, as well as the value an applicant would contribute to learning and teaching. For more information visit the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education website.

Applications are open for fall semester start only. The application cycle opens October 1 for the following fall term. Check the Multiple Subject Credential and Combined Program Admissions website for details and application procedures and deadline.

Applicants for admission into the program are evaluated at several transition points, measuring candidates’ progress toward meeting program outcomes as outlined in the College of Education’s conceptual framework. Specifically, these include knowledge (scholarship, breadth of understanding), skills (professional aptitude, physical and mental fitness) and dispositions (character).

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be met and submitted before an application is considered complete. Only complete files are reviewed for admission into the program.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
3.00 GPA in the last 60 semester units.
Official transcripts from all the institutions attended.
Successful completion of: CAS 101, CAS 312, CAS 315, CAS 325A, CAS 325B or PSYC 361; EDEL 315 and EEDEL 325; and an approved Ethnic Studies course.
Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) by the time of application.
Two- to three-page JEIE Admission Statement.
Evidence of a recent TB test (within last four years).
Mandatory Overview Attendance.
Program Application fee.
Verification of Basic Skill Requirement (BSR).
Verification of Subject Matter Requirement (SMR).
Two academic faculty recommendations.
Pre-Program Field Experience Form.
CPR Training certification - Candidates must complete CPR Training offered by the American Heart Association (Heart Saver) or the American Red Cross. Training must cover infant, child and adult. Evidence of CPR training must be current (within 2 years).
U.S. Constitution course or exam.
English Language Proficiency: for applicants whose education was not at a majority English-language country. Please review the Office of Admissions website for specific program exam requirements and benchmarks.

Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (30 units)

Required (15 units)

Electives (12 units)

Instruction-Focused (6 units)

Curriculum-Focused (6 units)

Culminating Experience (3 units)

The culminating experience marks the end of a graduate program. It demonstrates mastery of disciplinary materials and meets requirements from Section 40510 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Please consult the Culminating Experience section in this catalog for more information.

Multiple Subject Credential (30 units)

Consult with program adviser for correct course sequencing.

Notes:

* Must take 2 units.

** Must take 9 units across two semesters.

Additional Information

The following information provides additional details for consideration.

Bilingual Authorization

A Multiple Subject Credential with a bilingual-bicultural (Spanish-English) emphasis is available. For more details, visit the Elementary and Bilingual Education website.

Program Continuation

Once admitted, continuation in the program is based on continuous and satisfactory progress as assessed at specific transition points throughout the program, including passage of the California Teaching Performance Assessments (TPA).

Application for Teaching Credentials

Upon completion of a multiple subject credential program the credential candidate must submit an application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing through the CSUF credential analyst and verify passage of all required performance assessments. The credential analyst is located in the Credential Preparation Center. Additional information on the credential application process is available on the Credential Preparation Center website.