Pathways to Teaching
| I WANT TO TEACH | UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION | PROGRAM PRE-REQUISITES | POST-B.A./B.S. EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool | Major in Child Development | ||
| Elementary School | Complete the Liberal Studies Elementary Education (LSEE)
Program OR Liberal Studies Elementary Integrated (LSEI)
Program which allows first-time freshmen to earn a bachelor’s
degree and elementary credential in 4 years and 1 summer. OR Complete the Child Development Elementary Education Program and EED early field experience. OR Complete any B.A./B.S. program & pass CSET. |
Admission to specific program. CBEST CSET |
Complete a Multiple Subject Credential Program. |
| High
School & Middle School |
Major in the subject area that you plan to teach OR pass the CSET. |
Admission to specific program. CBEST CSET |
Complete a Single Subject Credential program. |
| Special
Education (K-Adult) |
Complete LSEE major
undergraduate preparation for elementary or secondary credential.
OR Complete any B.A./B.S. program. |
Admission to specific program. CBEST CSET |
Complete an Education Specialist Credential Mild to Moderate program |
| Reading Specialist | Complete B.A./B.S. | Application/admission to specific program. | Complete a Multiple Subjects, Single Subjects, or Special Education credential and 3 years of classroom teaching. |
| Community College | Major in the subject you want to teach. | Admission to specific program. | Complete a Master’s Degree and College Faculty Preparation Program. |
| University | Major in the subject you want to teach. | Admission to specific program. | Complete a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D) and College Faculty Preparation Program. |
| School Administrator (Principal) | Major in the subject you want to teach. | Admission to specific program. | Administrative Services Credential with option to include M.A. in Education. |
Skip to Navigation

