Multiple Subject Preliminary: University Intern Option, Credential

The Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential authorizes its holder to teach in a self-contained classroom, usually grades transitional kindergarten through six.

University Intern Option (41-50 units)

Candidates enrolled in the University Intern Option are contracted teachers, without a preliminary credential, currently teaching K-12 students. They are supervised for fieldwork in their own classroom by trained university supervisors and site-based coaches who provide support and guidance. There are three phases in the University Intern Option. Courses in each phase must be completed before enrolling in the next phase.

PHASE ONE (18 UNITS)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
TED 400	Introduction to Education	3
TED 413	Elementary Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts Methods	3
TED 414	Cultural Ecology in the Classroom	3
TED 505	Educational Psychology 1	3
TED 506	Multicultural and Social Foundations of Education 1	3
TED 507	Language Learning: Theory and Practice	3

Footnotes

¹Can be taken in Phase I or Phase II.

Requirements for Advancement to Clinical Practice

1. Phase II University Intern Option Application is due April 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester. Completion of Phase One courses with an overall grade point average of 2.75 and no grade lower than C.
2. Bilingual Authorization candidates: Completion of written and cultural competencies. (Consult with the Bilingual Authorization advisor for information on how to meet these competencies.)

PHASE TWO (16 UNITS)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
TED 403	Elementary Reading/Language Arts I: K-3	3
TED 410	Elementary Mathematics Methods	3
TED 445	Fieldwork: Elementary Interns	6
TED 446	Introduction to Internship: Multiple Subject University Intern	1
SPE 482	Educating Students with Special Needs within Inclusive Settings	3

Requirements for Advancement to Phase Three

Submit Phase III Application by April 1 for Fall and November 1 for Spring. Application is semester specific; if you do not attend, you will need to reapply.

3. PHASE THREE (15 UNITS)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
TED 412	Teaching History-Social Studies and Content Area Literacy in the Elementary Classroom	4
TED 416	Elementary Science Methods	3
TED 445	Fieldwork: Elementary Interns	6
TED 448	Teaching Event: Multiple Subject	2

Summary of Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential Requirements

A recommendation of a Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential may be made when the candidate has:

1. Completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited university;
2. Completed all the education courses for the program with an overall grade point average of 2.75 with no grade lower than a C;
3. Completed the CalTPA, successfully;
4. Demonstrated subject matter competence;
5. Completed US Constitution requirement; and
6. Passed the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).