Earning your Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential through Hope International University’s College of Education program enables students to earn a teaching credential for a career in California public schools, grades 7-12. The program provides a background in theory, principles, materials, and teaching methodology for successful application in Â鶹´«Ã½ settings. The emphasis prepares and entitles individuals to teach students who are English Learners (ELs).
Preliminary Single Subject Credentials are available in the following statutory subjects: English, Health Science, Languages other than English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science and Social Science
During and following completion of the Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential students will:
Career Opportunities
College of Education students seeking the Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential must meet the following requirements prior to student teaching:
Additional Criteria
Students seeking the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential must meet the following additional criteria prior to submission of application for the credential:
The Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential program will be completed after 30 units.
The Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential program consists of the following course sequence:
Prerequisite Course Units:
Required Course Units:
CTC Accreditation:
HIU’s Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential program has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). This additional professional accreditation supplements the university’s regional accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Financial aid is available.
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