Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP)
Welcome to the Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP)
at Cal State Long Beach!
The Preliminary Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) at CSULB prepares candidates to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized schools. This is commonly done in California high schools, junior high and middle schools. However, a teacher authorized for single subject instruction may be assigned to teach any subject in his or her authorized fields at any grade level: kindergarten and grades one through twelve. Completion of the program lead to issuance of the Preliminary Single Subject Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Subject Area Program Options
The Single Subject Credential Program is comprised of nine SSCP Subject Programs:
- Art Education
- English Education
- Health Science Education
- World Languages (LOTE)
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- Science Education
- Social Science Education
Got Questions?
The Teacher Preparation Advising Center (TPAC) at CSULB provides advising to all prospective and current credential students. See the advising schedule list below for more information on how to speak with an advisor. We also offer monthly information sessions where an advisor goes over the program in detail and answers any questions that prospective students have. We suggest that prospective students begin by attending an Information Session first and then reach out to TPAC with any questions or one on one assistance you may need after that.
Spring 2023 TPAC Advising Hours
TPAC Offers Advising In-Person, via Zoom and by Appointments.
In-Person Advising - Just Drop by EED-67 to speak with an advisor during the In-Person Advising hours specified below. No Appointment Necessary.
Zoom Drop-In Advising - Join us during the Zoom Drop-In Hours listed below by clicking here or use
Meeting ID: 899 6719 3822
Passcode: 691082
One tap mobile+1-669-900-6833
By Appointment - Candidates that wish to make an appointment with a Credential Advisor may do so by calling 562-985-1105 or join us for Zoom Drop-in Advising and request to make an appointment with a Credential Advisor.
Spring 2023 Advising Hours
Mondays - Zoom Drop-In Advising 9am-11am
In-Person Advising 2pm-4pm
Tuesdays - Zoom Drop-In Advising 9am-11am
In-Person Advising 2pm-4pm
Wednesdays - In-Person Advising 9am-11am
Zoom Drop-In Advising 2pm-4pm
Thursdays - In-Person Advising 9am-11am
Zoom Drop-In Advising 2pm-4pm
Fridays - Zoom Drop-In Advising 9am-11am
By Appointment - 1pm-3pm
Campus Closure Days:
- Monday, January 16, 2023 (Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday)
- Friday March 31, 2023 (Cesar Chavez Day)
- Monday May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)
For additional information related to professional licensure and certification related to this program, please see the Credential Center.
