Urban Dual Credential Program (UDCP)
Applications for Fall 2023 are due no later than 5:00pm on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Academic Advisors are available in many different ways, for the best accessibility for current students and/or prospective students. See below for services. Continue to check the CSULB COVID-19 website for up-to-date information.
| Monday, July 4 |
Closed |
| Tuesday, July 5 |
9-11am Zoom Advising |
| Wednesday, July 6 |
9-11am In-person & Phone Advising 2-4pm Zoom Advising |
| Thursday, July 7 |
9-11am In-person & Phone Advising 2-4pm Zoom Advising |
| Friday, July 8 | 10-11am Zoom Advising |
(CLOSED 12-1PM daily for lunch)
Campus Closure Days:
- Monday, July 4, 2022 (Independence Day)
For Online Zoom Advising:
- Join Online Video Advising Session
- Join Zoom Meeting via App: ID 886- 3449- 4865
- Call 669-900-6833 and Enter Meeting ID 886- 3449- 4865
For In-person Advising:
- Visit the Education Building Room 67. NO appointment is needed.
- Students must be wearing a mask at all time in the building and be prepared to show a green checkmark from student pre-screening.
For Phone Advising:
- Call 562-985-1105
Program Overview
The Urban Dual Credential Program is a blended Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Credential Program. The Preliminary Urban Dual Credential Program (UDCP) at CSULB prepares candidates to teach both in the elementary general education classroom as well as the elementary/middle school special education setting. Candidates will earn both a Preliminary Multiple Subject and Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in 2 years.
Program Features
- 54 units (42 units Core Courses & 12 units Student Teaching)
- Credential Courses taught at elementary school site
- Cohort Program
- Begins in Fall semester Only
- Learn to teach in a high need urban school setting alongside master teachers in a 2-year clinical placement model.
Program Options
Candidates entering this program have either received a Bachelor's Degree or will receive a Bachelor's Degree prior to the end of their Credential Program (including CSULB Liberal Studies majors). Through this pathway candidates will earn a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in 2 years.
Liberal Studies ITEP Urban Dual Credential Program (UDCP)
Candidates entering this program are in the third year of the Liberal Studies program and have completed a majority of Liberal Studies core requirements. These students will apply for the ITEP pathway with an ITEP credential program by Senior Year. Through this ITEP pathway, candidates will earn their Liberal Studies Bachelor's Degree, Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Credential all in 5 years.
For additional information related to professional licensure and certification related to this program, please see the Credential Center.
