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Important Dates

fall admission deadline
Cal State Apply March 1
Subject Matter Competence/CSET  July 1
SPRING admission deadline
Cal State Apply October 1
Subject Matter Competence/CSET October 1

Becoming a teacher

Multiple Subject Program Coursework

PROGRAM COURSEWORK:

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential program follows a cohort model and traditional schedule.

Teacher candidates will be expected to participate in coursework on the Cal Poly campus or time spent in their clinical placement classroom throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County during the day hours Monday through Friday. All courses and clinical practice placements are offered in person only.

Students needing to complete the four prerequisite courses required for admission can apply to complete those courses the prior to starting the credential program. Please schedule an appointment with an advisor to discuss your options. 

All candidates must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA in professional Education classes throughout the program.

 

Semester Schedule - Starting Fall 2026

Schedules are still being finalized and are subject to change prior to Fall 2026.

Clinical Practice I (offered Fall & Spring)

EDUC 4435 Learning to Teach K-8 STEM to Diverse Populations (Part 1)  (4 units)
EDUC 4428 Learning to Teach PK-3 Literacy Methods (3 units)
EDUC 4431 Learning to Teach K-8 Social Studies with Diverse Populations (3 units)
EDUC 4402 Learning to Teach K-8 Health & Phys Educ w/ Diverse Populations (2 units)
EDUC 4460 Clinical Practice I (4 units)
EDUC 4439 Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Seminar I (3 units)

Clinical Practice II (offered Fall & Spring)

EDUC 4436 Learning to Teach K-8 STEM to Diverse Populations (Part 2)  (2 units)
EDUC 4429 Learning to Teach 4-8 Literacy to Diverse Populations (3 units)
EDUC 4450 Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar (2 unit)
EDUC 4469 Multiple Subject Clinical Practice II (10 units)
EDUC 4455 Multiple Subject Clinical Practice Seminar II (3 units)

 

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