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:

Education Department • Application Information

Scroll down for course dates and schedule.

AB2086 requires all teacher preparation programs to provide information, as specified, to prospective candidates regarding the license examination passage rates of completers for the most recent available year. To comply with this requirement, SDCC pass rate data can be viewed HERE The full state report can also be viewed at this link:

http://www.ctc.ca.gov/reports/TitleII_2009-2010_AnnualRpt.pdf

Program Start Date and Schedule

Interested in starting your program this coming spring? Get started on your pre-requisites now! Call (619) 201-8751 for information.

Start January 9, 2012 to become a credentialed teacher by June 30, 2013!

Program Schedule:
Block 1
MS/SS January 9 - May 2	EN 316 Linguistics	Tuesdays, 6-9pm
MS/SS January 10 - May 3	ED 300 Introduction to Education	Wednesdays, 6-9pm
Block 2 - Fall 2012
(MS = applies only to Multiple Subject Candidates SS = applies only to Single Subject candidates MS/SS = applies to both groups)
First Eight Weeks:
MS/SS	ED 505/506 Curriculum and Instruction (3)	Tuesday, 4-9pm
MS/SS	ED 503 Educational Psychology (3)	Thursday, 4-9pm
MS/SS	ED 507 Seminar in Professional Dev (1)	1 Sat, 8:30-4:30pm
SS only	ED 508 Secondary Teaching Methods (2)	2 Sat, 8:30-4:30pm
MS only	MA 303/ED 312 Math for Children/Sci. Methods (3)	Wed, 4-6:30pm
Second Eight Weeks:
MS/SS	Teaching of Reading (3)	Thursday, 4-9pm
MS only	Teaching of Reading (1)	2 Sat, 11/5 & 11/19
MS/SS	TESOL (3)	Tuesday, 4-9pm
Passage of CBEST and CSET must be completed and scores submitted to the Ed Dept. by October 15, 2012 in order to student teach in the spring of 2013.
Block 3 - Spring 2013
(Prerequisites: Passage of Block 2 coursework with a B- or better in all courses. Passage of CBEST and CSET by the October 15, 2012 deadline.)
MS only	Student Teaching (12)	TBA
MS only	Visual and Performing Arts (1)	9:00 - 4:00pm
SS only	Student Teaching (12)	TBA
MS/SS	Seminar in Student Teaching (3)	Mon, 4-7pm

Pre-requisites due before application for credential:

Computers Level 1, U.S. Government, Health Education for Teachers, Valid CPR . Ask the Ed Dept. for "Prerequisite Alternatives" information.

Contact the Education Department at (619) 201-8751 with questions or to set an appointment to learn more about the program, or 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 call Christy Jordan at (619) 201-8751 for more information regarding the APLE Grant, or Click Here!
APLE Flyer (PDF)

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.

The Teacher Credential Program is proud to announce the published works of

Dr. Rebecca Wilke, SDCC graduate and Teacher Credential Program alumna: Tough Choices for Teachers: Ethical Challenges in Today's Schools and Classrooms (published by Rowman and Littlefield), as well as The First Days of Class: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Teacher (by Corwin Press) and Improving Teaching and Learning: What's Your Relationship Quotient (Rowman and Littlefield).