Credential in Multiple-Subject Teaching

Online Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program Overview

If you have a passion for shaping future generations as an elementary school teacher, you will find a home in our preliminary multiple-subject teaching credential program. The teacher credentialing program can prepare you to become an elementary teacher-of-record in any PK–8 classroom, whether in a traditional classroom, online, or both, within California. Throughout the multiple subject program, you will receive the foundational knowledge needed to guide comprehensive instruction for all levels of learners.

If you want to become a transformational elementary school teacher with educational leadership skills and subject matter competency, our California multiple-subject teaching credential program may be the right educator preparation program for you.
 

Program Highlights

Versatility in Classroom Leadership

Can you see yourself running a classroom in a private or public school? Our teacher preparation and credential program will introduce you to the tools and skills necessary for successful leadership and teaching across various subjects.

Meeting Basic Skills Requirements

Our teacher education program empowers you to overcome challenges by addressing basic skills requirements and subject matter competencies, ensuring successful connection and teaching within a diverse student group.

Transformational Teaching

If you are aspiring to become a transformative elementary school teacher, the California multiple-subject teaching credential program offers an ideal educator preparation pathway, blending educational leadership skills with subject matter competency.

Explore the Online Program

Learn more about the online multiple-subject teaching credential program and take the initial steps toward becoming a transformative and impactful elementary school teacher in California.

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Degree Information

Three Ways to Earn Your Preliminary Multiple-Subject Credential Online

Our program offers three different pathways toward earning your preliminary multiple-subject teaching credential in California.

Student Teaching

The student teaching option offers an ideal environment to delve into pedagogy and its practical application in the classroom, guided by a cooperating teacher. As part of this option, you will engage in a comprehensive 16-week student teaching assignment within a supervised classroom environment, gaining valuable experience across two grade levels.

 

Standard Intern Teaching

Among our teaching credential programs, the standard intern teaching option is tailored for individuals entering the degree program with prior classroom experience. However, it is open to all teacher candidates, irrespective of their experience level. The initial class within this pathway provides you with essential tools and knowledge, laying the foundation for a successful internship experience.

 

Early Completion Intern Teaching Option (ECO)

The early completion intern teaching option (ECO) is a condensed version of the standard intern teaching option, designed for experienced classroom teachers seeking a preliminary California teaching credential. Admission to the ECO program is contingent upon completing assessment exams designated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

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English Learner Authorization 

All credential courses receive English learner authorization embedded within the credential program.

 

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Find the Program That’s Right for You

In addition, candidates can pursue an education specialist credential to support students with diverse learning needs, leading to dual credential. The Multiple Subject Credential program also covers topics in early childhood education, which provides students with a solid foundation in teaching.

Alliant also offers a Single Subject Teaching Credential for those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. Pursuing a Single Subject Credential can pave the way to teaching a specific subject in departmentalized classes, like in a middle- and high-school setting. By using our Teacher Preparation Program Finder and answering a few questions, you’ll be guided towards a great teaching credential or certificate program for you.

What scholarship and financial aid options are available?

Private and public scholarships are available to help offset the cost of education at Alliant, and institutional scholarships are offered to many students. Additional financial aid options, including loans, grants, federal work-study, and military aid, are available for those who qualify. Further details can be found in our Financial Options Guide.

Are there grant options?

Several grant options are available for eligible candidates, including the Alliant Pathway to Teaching Grant, CSAC – Golden State Teacher Grant Program (ca.gov), TEACH Grants | Federal Student Aid, and Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program (ca.gov)

Does graduation from this program prepare me for licensure exams?

This program thoroughly prepares candidates for teacher licensure exams, including the Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK), CSET, and TPA exams. You will undergo a teaching performance assessment, a crucial step toward earning your California teaching credential.

When does the program start?

The online preliminary single-subject teaching credential program operates on an eight-week term basis and is open for enrollment during each respective enrollment period. For the academic calendar, refer to the eight-week term calendar here.

How long does it take to complete the program?

The online preliminary single-subject teaching credential is a 21-, 28-, or 30-credit program, depending on your internship track. The program takes a minimum of one year to complete over five or six terms.

What are the differences between multiple- and single-subject teaching credentials?

A multiple-subject credential equips teachers to teach various subjects, fostering student learning across diverse areas. A single-subject credential equips teachers to specialize in teaching one subject, such as math, English, or history, typically at the middle or high school level.

What are the different types of Credentials?

Elementary and secondary education teaching credentials

Any California teaching credential involves a dual-level process starting from the preliminary teaching credential followed by the attainment of a clear credential. Teacher candidates are to obtain a preliminary multiple subject credential from an accredited university before they can clear their credential by participating in an induction program when they are hired by a school. 

The multiple-subject credential program is to train educators who want to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom. This type of teacher education program prepares candidates to be well-rounded and versatile educators. With a multiple-subject teaching credential, you can teach for elementary education from grades K-6, or specialize in multiple subject programs at the secondary level. For teachers who prefer the high school or middle school setting, the ideal credential to pursue is the single-subject credential.

Special education credentials

An education specialist can work in diverse settings such as in medical facilities, private residences, and other educational environments. They consult and work together with other teachers and support staff. Disabilities vary depending on their severity. It can range from mild to moderate, and from moderate to severe. Special Education teachers must have a credential falling within these specific disability categories.

Does Alliant offer methodology courses so that I can add a teaching or content area to my teaching credential?

No, Alliant only offers full teacher preparation programs.