Preliminary Teaching Credential

University of Redlands’ innovative Multiple and Single Subject programs, which prepare students to teach in an elementary school setting, feature student teaching, internships, and the use of theory to inform educationally just practices and create confident and competent teachers. These dynamic programs orient prospective teachers to a social justice view of the world.

All candidates leave the programs with a transformed view of teaching, knowing how to purposefully engage students of diverse backgrounds. Our graduating teachers are sought out by school districts across Southern California. 

Program Highlights

  • During student teaching, students are supervised by a cooperating teacher at the school site and a University of Redlands supervisor.
  • The School of Education also offers an 14-week supervised internship program to qualified candidates employed in traditional public-school settings.
  • The use of educational technology is incorporated into all courses, field experiences, and California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) cycles, as are the theory and skills needed to effectively teach English learners and other diverse student populations enrolled in today’s classrooms.
  • The programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and aligned with SB 2042 standards.

Two Tracks to Meet Your Needs

The Preliminary Teaching Credential, Multiple or Single Subject programs are the longest-running programs in the School of Education and are the foundation upon which the school’s educational curriculum evolved.

Preliminary Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject prepares students to teach multiple-subjects in Pre K–12 schools.  

Preliminary Teaching Credential, Single Subject prepares students to teach single-subjects in Pre K–12 schools.  

Fieldwork Options:

Teacher candidates have two options for fulfilling the fieldwork requirement. 

Student-teaching

During student-teaching, teacher candidates will be paired with a cooperating teacher in one of our partnered school districts, full-time for 14 weeks. Student-teachers are supported every other week by a university supervisor.

Internship

Interested students may be eligible for a teaching internship to fulfill their fieldwork experience. As an intern, the student is a full-time employee of a public school district or charter school with a classroom of their own. It is the student’s responsibility to secure a full-time position in their credential field. The University of Redlands will oversee the student for at least 14 weeks in this position. Students must be prepared to take on this immense responsibility and it is only recommended to those who have prior teaching experience. Interns are supported weekly by a district-assigned mentor and a university supervisor.

Program Delivery

Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential

  • The program consists of 30–33 units.
  • The credential-only program generally can be completed in 11 months.
  • Students take two evening courses per week.
  • Students participate in 14 weeks of student teaching or a 14-week internship.

Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching (with Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential)

  • The program consists of 36–39 units.
  • The MALT program generally can be completed in 16-24 months, depending on start term.
  • Students take two evening courses per week.
  • Students participate in 14 weeks of student teaching or a 14-week internship.
  • The final 14-week master’s seminar is held on two evenings a week.

Recent Fieldwork Placements

  • Redlands Unified School District
  • San Bernardino City Unified School District
  • Fontana Unified School District
  • Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District
  • Corona-Norco Unified School District
  • Riverside Unified School District
  • Palm Springs Unified School District
  • Rim of the World Unified School District
  • Moreno Valley Unified School District
  • Cucamonga School District

Admission Requirements

Important Deadline Information:  Please refer to the Application and Enrollment Calendar for deadlines.

Learn more about the application process >


  1. Completed application 
  2. Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution 
  3. One (1) official transcript issued by the Registrar of the institution where your degree was conferred must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment
  4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work
  5. Personal Statement: Please write a 500-word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the conceptual framework.
  6. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 - Application files with less than 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendations (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.
  7. Certificate of Clearance, for CCTC issue, to be cleared through the DOJ and FBI 
  8. Evidence of negative TB test results within the last two years
  9. Experience working with students preferred, but not required
  10. Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent
  11. Meet Basic Skills Requirement
  12. Evidence of Subject Matter Competency
  • Evidence of subject matter competency by providing proof of registration for CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved subject matter waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree. Applicants may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach.

Program Overview

The School of Education's innovative teacher preparation programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Credential courses are offered in the evenings, with access for individuals of different backgrounds. The program is composed of 31-34 units and can be completed in 3 semesters. 

Coursework & Pathway: Multiple Subject

The coursework and field experience segments of the Preliminary Teacher Credential program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. For course descriptions, please view the most recent university catalog.


Preliminary Teaching Credential (PTC) Multiple Subject Program Pathway >

 

Coursework & Pathway: Single Subject

The coursework and field experience segments of the Preliminary Teacher Credential program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. For course descriptions, please view the most recent university catalog.


Preliminary Teaching Credential (PTC) Single Subject Program Pathway >

Campuses

Redlands (University Campus)

Single subject courses meet T/Th
Multiple subject courses meet T/Th

Regional Campuses 

Rancho Cucamonga

All courses meet T/Th

Riverside

All courses meet M/W

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