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Preliminary Teaching Credential: Single Subject
The Single Subject credential program at University of Redlands prepares students to teach specific subjects in secondary schools. Through fieldwork and a focus on social justice, the program equips educators with the skills to create equitable and inclusive classrooms.
Program Types
Credential, Certificate
Mode of Study
Hybrid
Department
Teaching and LearningSchool / College
School of EducationWhat is the Preliminary Teaching Credential: Single Subject program?
University of Redlands’ innovative Single Subject credential program prepares students to teach a specialized subject in a secondary school setting. The program features student teaching, internships, and the use of theory to inform educationally just practices and create confident and competent teachers. This dynamic program orients 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.
Why earn a single subject credential at Redlands?
- 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.
This teacher preparation program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and aligns with SB 2042 standards.
Fieldwork options
Fieldwork plays a vital role in helping students gain hands-on experience, build professional networks, and develop a strong professional identity. You can choose from three options to fulfill the fieldwork requirement of the program: student teaching, a teaching internship, or a teacher residency.
The School of Education maintains a robust connection with the community and is always seeking to expand partnerships. If you're interested in collaborating with the School of Education as a community partner or seeking opportunities to complete fieldwork in a specific school, district, or community, we encourage you to reach out. Please contact the Office of Licensures and Credentialing for more information.
Student teaching
Student teaching places you in one of our partner school districts, where you will work full time alongside a cooperating teacher for 14 weeks. You will receive guidance from University of Redlands as you develop your classroom management skills and instructional strategies.
Teaching internship
A teaching internship allows you to seek a paid, full-time teaching position at a public school district or charter school and assume primary responsibility for a classroom. You will work closely with a district-assigned mentor teacher and a university supervisor from Redlands for at least 14 weeks while in the position. You may be eligible for this immersive option if you have previous teaching experience.
Teacher residency
A teacher residency lets you build your teaching experience under the mentorship of an experienced educator for one full academic year. By working alongside your resident mentor teacher, you will apply theory to real-world situations and strengthen your instructional abilities in a supportive environment. Explore the Teacher Residency Program.
Program information
The coursework and field experience segments of the program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Pathways are recommended for timely program completion. Learn more by viewing this pathway resource.
To view specific classes, program requirements, and coursework information, visit the current university catalog.
This program is offered in a hybrid modality. The hybrid modality of this program is delivered through a combination of in-person, on-site instruction and synchronous virtual instruction. Students will be expected to be on campus for one course meeting per week. Despite instruction being offered in a hybrid model, this program does require an in-person fieldwork component.
Graduate application deadlines
Fall Term
Priority 1 Deadline: January 15 — Priority 2 Deadline: June 1
Spring Term
Priority 1 Deadline: October 1 — Priority 2 Deadline: December 1
Summer Term
Priority 1 Deadline: February 1 — Priority 2 Deadline: April 1
Note
Most graduate program applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted after the Priority 2 deadline will be reviewed based upon program capacity.
What you'll learn
You’ll learn how to engage and support diverse learners through equitable planning and differentiated learning experiences.
You’ll learn to approach reading and writing with a critical perspective and apply a social justice lens when analyzing research.
You’ll learn how to analyze assessment data on student learning to develop evidence-based equitable practices.
What you'll learn
Want to know more?
Get in touch with our admissions team.
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