Urban Dual Credential Program (UDCP)
Applications for Fall 2023 are due no later than 5:00pm on Monday, April 3, 2023.
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. Candidates that wish to make an appointment with a Liberal Studies Advisor must do so online through Beach Connect.
Spring 2023 Advising Hours
Mondays - Zoom Drop-In Advising 9am-11am
In-Person Advising 2pm-4pm
*In-Person Advising will not be available on 3/13 from 2-3pm.
Tuesdays - Zoom Drop-In Advising 9am-11am
In-Person Advising 2pm-4pm
*In-Person Advising will not be available on 3/7 &3/21 from 2-3pm.
Wednesdays - In-Person Advising 9am-11am
Zoom Drop-In Advising 2pm-4pm
*Zoom Advising will not be available on 3/15 from 2-3pm.
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:
- Friday March 31, 2023 (Cesar Chavez Day)
- Monday May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)
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.
