- CSUSB programs are highly respected by local school districts -- offering our candidates a competitive edge in the job market.
- CSUSB faculty are national and international leaders in their respective areas.
- Credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Through research and practice, CSUSB faculty contribute to the advancement of the broader education field while staying in touch with the daily realities experienced by education professionals in contemporary schools and communities.
You can expect strong preparation in the methods of teaching with a strong foundation in the underlying theories and research that will enable you to design classroom environments.
- Options for you to complete your credential at CSUSB in two semesters as a full-time student.
- Credential programs accommodate part-time students.
- Classes are scheduled to accommodate the needs of working adults.
As a state university, tuition at CSUSB is among the most affordable in the region. CSUSB offers affordability while retaining high standards and a reputation of distinction for our graduates.
Undergraduate seniors in good academic standing may take up to three courses prior to entering the Single Subjects credential program. Please contact the coordinator for more information.
Project Impact
Project Impact aims to significantly increase diversity in the teacher pool through intentional outreach and recruitment toward the K-12 teaching profession in the Inland Empire and beyond, with a particular focus on underrepresented minorities and African American males. Project Impact offers:
- Financial Assistance to mitigate the costs of attendance
- Critical support and mentorship to assist participants to
- Pre-intern Educational experience working with K-12 students
- Professional Development
Discover your passion for teaching and inspire young minds in a subject you love! The Single Subject Credential program offers diverse pathways to become a credentialed teacher in a variety of engaging fields, including:
Cultivate creativity and visual expression in the next generation of artists.
Share your love of language and literature, fostering critical thinking and more.
Open up a world of possibilities for students by teaching French or Spanish.
Guide students to unlock the power of numbers and logical reasoning, from foundational to advanced levels.
Bring the past to life and inspire a deeper understanding of the everchanging world around us.
Nurture a lifelong appreciation for music through performance, theory, and creative exploration.
Champion health and wellness by inspiring a lifelong love of movement while promoting physical literacy for all students with diverse learning needs.
Ignite curiosity about the natural world with specializations in Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, or Physics, including foundational-level instruction.
Empower students to become informed and engaged citizens by exploring the complexities of history, civics, and social dynamics.
The Single Subject Program offers three pathways:
- A student teaching option for a two-semester full-time pathway
- A student teaching option for a three-semester part-time pathway
- An internship option for three semesters
The coursework and performance expectations of the three pathways are identical, with the exception of the supervised field experience. The Program provides candidates with the skills and expertise to provide academic instruction for English Learners and students with special needs in secondary schools.
Early Completion Option
The Early Completion Intern Option is intended to provide individuals who have requisite skills and knowledge an opportunity to challenge the course work portion of a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Intern Program (does not apply to Education Specialist Intern Programs) and demonstrate pedagogical skills through a performance assessment while in a Commission-approved intern program.