A multiple-subject credential authorizes the holder to teach all subject matter content in a self-contained setting, generally kindergarten through grade 6. Simpson University School of Education offers a traditional student-teaching or intern pathway to licensure.

All full-time multiple-subject students that have already earned a bachelor’s degree may complete credential requirements in as few as two semesters, plus one week in a third semester.

Student Teaching Pathway:

• Two semesters of coursework
• Student-teaching for 16 weeks (1 semester)
• Pass RICA and subject matter (CSETs) if applicable
• Apply for credential

Intern Pathway:

• One semester of pre-service coursework
• Intern one full school year (two semesters)
• Pass RICA and subject matter (CSETs) if applicable
• Apply for credential

*Students are strongly encouraged to use three semesters to allow school/work/life balance.

**For students on the Intern Pathway, courses will be held in the evening and summer to allow for a full-time teaching assignment.

For credential candidates not planning to teach in California, California has reciprocity with many other states, meaning that a California teaching credential is honored in those states. To see if your preferred state accepts a California teaching credential, visit that state’s Department of Education website for information.

Current Single Subject Credential holders may add the multi-subject credential by:

• Passing the CSET for multiple-subject and the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA)
• Completing a 3 credit multiple-subject curriculum course and a 3 credit elementary language arts course.