Single Subject Credential Program
Welcome to the Single Subject Credential Program @ the Beach!
The Preliminary Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) at CSU Long Beach 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 an authorized fields where a credential is earned at any grade level (e.g., 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.
SSCP Subject Area Program Options
Got Questions?
The CED Student Success & Advising Center (SSAC) at CSULB provides advising to all prospective and current credential students. See the advising schedule list below for more information. Prospective students should begin by attending an Information Session first and then reach out to SSAC with additional questions after that.
SSAC Advising Hours
In-Person Advising — We've MOVED! Come see us in our new location in EED-18! Same building, just off the lobby. When you're facing the tables and chairs in the lobby, our front door is to your left.
Phone Advising — Candidates who that have brief questions regarding the program may call 562-985-1105 and requesting to speak with a credential advisor.
Advising Hours
In-Person Drop-in Advising Available in EED-18
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
For additional information related to professional licensure and certification related to this program, please see the Credential Center.
