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Department of Education

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.