Teacher Preparation Advising Center (TPAC)
TPAC Advising Hours
In-Person Advising - We've MOVED! Come see us in our new location in EED-32! Same building just down the hall. Enter our NEW Office from the outside courtyard between AS and EED. Look for the sign on the door!
By Appointment - Candidates that wish to make an appointment with a Liberal Studies Advisor must do so online through Beach Connect. Appointments for Credential Advising is available on a walk-in basis.
Advising Hours
In-Person Drop-in Advising Available in EED-32
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm
TPAC will NOT be available for in-person advising on Friday July 5, 2024 due to building construction. Staff are working remotely so give us a call at 562-985-1105 for assistance.
Campus Closure Days:
- Monday May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
- Thursday July 4, 2024 - Independence Day
Welcome to the Beach!
Interested in becoming a teacher but don't know where to begin? The Teacher Preparation Advising Center (TPAC) at Cal State Long Beach can help! We offer pre-program and in-program advising and information for the Liberal Studies Bachelors Degree as well as the Multiple Subject (elementary teaching), Single Subject (middle and high school teaching), Special Education (Education Specialist) and Urban Dual Credential Programs. Drop-in Zoom Advising is available for all programs.
Some of our services include:
- Academic Advising for the Special Education, Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Urban Dual Credential Programs and the Liberal Studies Undergraduate Program (ITEP and BA only).
- Referrals for questions best answered by other College offices, University Offices, departments, programs or faculty advisors
- FREE CBEST preparation
- FREE RICA preparation workshops
- Teacher Resource Center EED-33
- Free Cracking the CalTPA Workshops
- SERVE Program for EDEL 200 and EDEL 300 students
Liberal Studies Program
Bachelor Degree in Liberal Studies (Intergrated Teacher Education Program- ITEP or BA only)
Teaching Credential Programs
- Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP): Middle and High School Teaching
- Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP): Elementary School Teaching
- Education Specialist Credential Program (ESCP): Special Education Teaching (Kindergarten through Age 22)
- Urban Dual Credential Program (UDCP): Combined Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Credential Program
Hours are subject to change. It is also highly recommended that you attend a Program Information Meeting prior to coming in for advising. See the individual program websites listed above for Information Meeting dates and times.
For additional information related to professional licensure and certification related to this program, please see the Credential Center.
