Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education (TED) offers a teacher preparation (credential) program for those desiring to become elementary teachers (K-8), course work for those preparing to be secondary (high school) teachers or special education teachers, and graduate level course work leading to master's degrees, advanced credentials, and certificates.

Program Areas:

Name Program Type
Art Teaching Credential Program Initial Single Subject Credential
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree
Dual Language Development Master's Degree
Early Childhood Education Master's Degree
Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP) Initial Credential
Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Certificate

The credential programs are authorized by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Details on program offerings and many other topics can also be found in the CSULB Catalog.