Single Subject Credential Program

Introduction

The School of Education’s Single Subject Program is looking for leaders motivated to challenge education inequity and make a difference. If you are ready to learn how to create classrooms where all students learn and reach their potential, then bring your aspirations to Cal Poly.

Our approach to developing teaching excellence requires a strong field experience and places you in a sixth to 12th grade classroom on the first day of school. We combine this fieldwork with rigorous coursework designed to integrate the latest pedagogical skills, knowledge, and understanding into your classroom.

If you appreciate challenge, seek opportunity, and want to impact lives and communities, then come to Cal Poly and together we’ll make the world a better place.

The School of Education offers credentials in the following specializations:

Please contact the following advisors for the subject you are interested in teaching.

Agriculture
Dr. Erin Gorter
Phone: (805)756-5362; Office: Building 10, Room 242
Email: ekthomps@calpoly.edu

English
Dr. Megan Guise
Phone: 805-756-2134; Office: Building 2, Room 109
Email: meguise@calpoly.edu

Mathematics
Dr. Amélie 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) - The Single Subject World Languages program is suspended for the '22-23 academic year. 
Dr. Silvia Marijuan
Phone: 805-756-2273; Office: Building 47, Room 26P
Email: smarijua@calpoly.edu

Single Subject Coordinator
Nancy Stauch
Phone: 805-756-6587; Office: Building 25, Room 126
Email: soe@calpoly.edu