Once your application materials have been reviewed, you will be given a five-year preliminary credential from the Commission. You will also be given a contract outlining the necessary requirements and corresponding deadlines to "clear" your credential requirements. Contract requirements will differ slightly from those listed below if you have previously completed teaching methodology through another credential program before applying for a Designated Subjects Credential.
If your preliminary credential was processed through Cal State Long Beach, you are expected to complete the assigned coursework at Cal State Long Beach. If you decide to attend another college instead, you should plan to clear your preliminary credential through that college's credential-processing facility. And you should make arrangements with that facility before beginning your coursework. You should not attempt to complete half of your classes at Cal State Long Beach and half at another campus. Courses in different programs do not transfer "straight across" and you will end up missing important elements and relearning previous instruction by mixing up your methodology courses this way.
In addition, some of the courses you take for your Designated Subjects Credential may also be applied toward coursework for a Master of Arts Degree in Occupational Studies.
| Level I Courses | Level II Courses | Health/CPR | Teaching | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better within the first 2 years of your 5-year credential period, otherwise you will not be eligible to teach during the remaining 3 years | Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better within the remaining 3 years of your 5-year credential period and after completion of Level I requirements | Must complete a health unit within the 5-year credential period. CPR portion should be completed 1 year before the expiration of the credential. Call the CSULB Dept. of Occupational Studies for approved heal courses/CPR programs. | You must teach 1 course in each of 4 terms within the 5-year credential period. Two terms must be with one Employing School District (ESD). |
| Part-Time Status | Take PROF-410 and PROF-411 | Courses at this level not required. | Required. | Required. |
| Full-Time Status | Take PROF-410 and PROF-411 | Take PROF-412 and PROF-413 | Required. | Required. |
For more information, contact the Designated Subjects Credential Office at (562) 985-5631.
