California state university credential programs

Prospective candidates may enroll in Commission-approved institutions that offer approved programs to earn a credential or authorization to serve in California's public schools. Go to the Glossary for more information about terms used on this page.

Go to the How to Use Dashboards page for tips on how to search and view data on this page. For educators prepared in California, completing a Commission-approved educator preparation program is required to earn a credential or authorization. Subject matter programs do not lead to a credential but completion of such programs may be used to meet the subject matter competency requirement for a teaching credential.

To view the number and list of currently offered educator or subject matter preparation programs, click the tabs below. Student teaching at Stanislaus State requires a placement of 16 weeks at a school site. All placements begin when the school day begins. Students are assigned to the school all day M-F and come to one of the campuses one day per week to take a three-hour course on classroom management and professional practices. They must also complete program courses with a "B" average and no grade lower than a "C" in order to advance to the Student Teaching Semester.

All students non-emphasis or BCLAD emphasis are required to have knowledge in second language learning and acquisition and experiences teaching English learners. The Integrated Methods and Practice Program offers students an opportunity to student teach part-time for a full year and to take courses at a slower pace.

Rather than having all the coursework completed before full-time student teaching, in the Integrated Program, students take courses concurrently with part-time student teaching. At the end of the year, students will have completed the same requirements as the basic program; however, theory and practice were integrated throughout the full year. The department also offers a clear credential program. For more information, visit our Special Education Department.

The Clear Credential Program is designed to serve teachers who need to clear their multiple or single subject credential, but for whom induction is unavailable. For more information about the Clear program, please visit University Extended Education. P program. Publishing Top Three Column 2.

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