Add a California Single Subject Teaching Credential

For California teachers who have a single subject teaching credential but want to expand their subject expertise and career options, this added authorization involves just a single class and is accredited by the CTC.

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Authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Single Subject Added Authorization provides additional training to teachers who have already earned a single subject or multiple subject credential in California and want to expand their knowledge to teach an additional subject. You will select the subject and take the requisite single course. To add the Single Subject Credential,you will need to demonstrate subject matter knowledge (CSET, coursework, etc.)

Develop skills in teaching one specific single subject content area
Gain the expertise to teach at a junior high or high school level.

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Fall I (Aug 25, 2025)

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$730/Credit

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All students enrolled in the program receive complimentary credential test preparation from Teach Us, along with additional support to help you excel in your CalTPA and CSET examinations.

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Applicants for the single subject teaching credential program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

A copy of candidates active CA teaching credential

Add a Credential

Candidates who have completed the requirements for the Multiple Subject Credential can add a Single Subject Authorization to their credential.
Candidates who have completed the requirements for the Single Subject Credential can add a Multiple Subject Content Authorization to the credential.

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A candidate who holds a Multiple Subject Credential can add a Single Subject Authorization to their Multiple Subject credential by:
1. Successfully completing EDSU 533 Content Specific Strategies for Single Subjects (Series) (3 credits); the methodology section must align with the subject matter competency route;
2. Demonstrating subject matter competency for single subject;
3. Candidate then submits a direct application to CTC.
Candidates who have completed the requirements for a Single Subject Credential in one content area can add a different Single Subject Authorization in another content area to their credential by:
1. Taking EDSU 533 Content Specific Strategies for Single Subjects (Series) (3 credits) in the additional content area with the exception of candidates who are:
  - Adding a new science content area to an existing science credential.
  - Upgrading a Foundational Level Mathematics credential to a full Math credential.
  - Adding an additional World Language content area to an existing World Language Credential.
2. Demonstrating subject matter competency for single subject;
3. Candidate submits direct application to CTC.

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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

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Dr. Jessica Bogunovich

Associate Professor of Education

Specialty

Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs

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Dr. David Sloan

Professor of Education

Specialty

Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs

Science Education

Undergraduate Life Sciences and Physical Science

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Dr. Shari Farris

Associate Dean, School of Education, Associate Professor of Education

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Education

Online Learning

Curriculum Development

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Dr. Nicole Schneider

Associate Dean, School of Education, Associate Professor of Education

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Literacy

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