About the Teacher Credential Program
The State approved Teacher Credential Program at SDCC offers an SB 2042 California Preliminary Credential for Multiple Subjects (elementary) or for Single Subjects (secondary). This is a quality program that offers small classes, individual attention and dedicated Christian professors. When all prerequisites have been met, the core credential program can be finished in less than a year.
Interested persons who already hold a BS/BA degree may apply directly for admittance to the program. Interested students who are currently enrolled at SDCC may apply to the Teacher Credential Program during their undergraduate programs. See the following links for more information:
Scroll down for course dates and schedule. Email the Credential Analyst to learn more about the program!
Call (619) 201-8750 to speak to a real person! Get more information, or request a personal appointment to answer all your questions. No group advising sessions!
Applications being accepted now for summer and fall enrollment.
Single Subject Candidates ScheduleMandatory Orientation: TBA
The deadline to have the CBEST & CSET completely passed in order to student teach is October 15. Click HERE to register for the CBEST and/or CSET.
Block 1
| Summer 2013 |
| TBA |
Mondays through Thursdays, 5-8:45pm, EN 316 Linguistics |
| TBA |
ONLINE, 5 weeks in July, ED 300 Introduction to Education |
Block 2
| Fall 2013 - First 8 weeks |
| TBA |
Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ED 506 Curriculum and Instruction |
| TBA |
Thursday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ED 503 Educational Psychology |
| Fall 2013 - Second 8 weeks |
| TBA |
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, EN 506 TESOL |
| TBA |
Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ED 504 Adolescent Literacy |
| TBA |
1 Saturday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, ED 507 Seminar in Professional Development |
| TBA |
2 Saturdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, ED 508 Subject Specific Pedagogy |
Block 3
| Spring 2014 - All semester |
| TBA |
Mondays, 4:00 am -7:00 pm, ED 552 Student Teaching Seminar |
| January – May/June |
Mon-Fri, Full time, ED 548 Student Teaching |
Multiple Subject Candidates ScheduleMandatory Orientation: TBA
The deadline to have the CBEST & CSET completely passed in order to student teach is October 15. Click HERE to register for the CBEST and/or CSET.
Block 1
| Spring 2013 - 16 weeks |
| TBA |
Monday through Thursdays, 5-8:45pm, EN 316 Linguistics (3 weeks in June) |
| TBA |
ONLINE, 5 weeks in July, ED 300 Introduction to Education |
Block 2
| Fall 2013 - First 8 weeks |
| TBA |
Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ED 505 Curriculum and Instruction |
| TBA |
Thursday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ED 503 Educational Psychology |
| TBA |
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Math for Children |
| Fall 2013 - Second 8 weeks |
| TBA |
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, EN 506 TESOL |
| TBA |
Thursdays, 4:00 - 9:00 pm, ED 501 Teaching of Reading – Elementary |
| TBA |
Saturday, ED 501 continued |
| TBA |
Saturday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, ED 507 Seminar in Professional Development |
| TBA |
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, MA 303 Math for Children |
| TBA |
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, ED 312 Science Methods (MA 303 continued) |
Block 3
| Spring 2014 - All semester |
| TBA |
2 Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, ED 313 Visual and Performing Arts |
| TBA |
Mondays, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, ED 551 Student Teaching Seminar |
| January - May/June |
Mon-Fri, Full time, ED 547 Student Teaching |
The courses listed below are pre-requisites for the credential, but are not included in the program. We will evaluate undergraduate transcripts to find these courses, or show you alternative methods to satisfy them.
- Computers Level 1
- U.S. Government
- Health Education for Teachers
- Valid CPR
Ask the Ed Dept. for "Prerequisite Alternatives" information.
Call our Credential Analyst to learn more about the program or to set up a personal appointment to learn more! (619) 201-8750
Apply at www.sdcc.edu/applytcp
Check out grants for Teacher Credentialing:
CAL Grant - Up to $9708 a year, based on grade point average and financial need.
PELL Grant - Now available! Up to $5550 a year, based on need.
APLE Grant - $11,000 in student loans may be paid by the California Student Aid Commission for teaching 4 years in a low performing or low income school after receiving your credential. Math and Science teachers may receive $15,000 to $19,000 after 4 years teaching in an eligible school. Please note: As a result of the 2012-2013 Budget Act, the APLE may not be available. To obtain more information on the APLE Grant, please Click Here!
Troops to Teachers - Calling all military personnel and veterans! San Diego Christian College now participates in the Troops to Teachers program! Military personnel may qualify for $5000 to $10,000 in grants toward earning their credential.
AB2086 requires all teacher preparation programs to provide information, as specified, to prospective candidates regarding the license examination passage rates for the most recent available year. To comply with this requirement, SDCC pass rate data can be viewed here or by using the link below:
Annual Report Card on California Teacher Preparation Programs