Single Subject Credential Program
Introduction
Welcome to the world of teaching! We are excited that you are thinking about enrolling in a credential program in pursuit of becoming an effective teacher.
Candidates who complete the Single Subject program earn a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential that is English Language Learner Authorized in one of the following nine specialization areas:
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Geosciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Social Sciences
- World Languages: Spanish
- World Languages: French
When enrolled in our yearlong program (August-June), you will be immersed in a secondary school setting (middle or high school) while simultaneously completing coursework at Cal Poly. To learn more about our program and how to apply, click on the links included below and contact an advisor today!
Credential Program Graduation Requirements
Please contact the following advisors for the subject you are interested in teaching.
Agriculture
Dr. Benjamin Swan
Phone: 805-756-2401; Office: Building 10, Room 240
Email: bswan@calpoly.edu
English
Dr. Megan Guise
Phone: 805-756-2134; Office: Building 2, Room 109
Email: meguise@calpoly.edu
Mathematics
Dr. Amelie Schinck-Mikel
Phone: 805-756-2352; Office: Building 25, Room 324
Email: aschinck@calpoly.edu
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, and Physics)
Nancy Stauch
Phone: 805-756-6587; Office: Building 25, Room 126
Email: nstauch@calpoly.edu
Social Science
Dr. Joel Orth
Phone: 805-756-2963; Office: Building 47, Room 25L
Email: jorth@calpoly.edu
World Languages (Spanish and French)
Dr. Silvia Marijuan
Phone: 805-756-2273; Office: Building 47, Room 26P
Email: smarijua@calpoly.edu
Single Subject Coordinator
Nancy Stauch
Phone: 805-756-2126; Office: Building 25, Room 126
Email: soe@calpoly.edu