Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of credential programs does UCSB offer?
A: The Teacher Education Program offers the Multiple Subject (Elementary) California Teaching Credential, the Single Subject (Secondary) California Teaching Credential in the subject areas of English, World Languages, Math, Social Science, and Science with an emphasis in Geoscience, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology, and the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe Credential. The Teaching Credential Program is combined with a Master’s Degree in Education. These combined Credential/Master’s Degree programs are designed to provide the knowledge and experience, both academic and practical, needed to begin a teaching career. Student teaching is concurrent with course work, so that the knowledge, theories, and concepts taught at the University can be directly and immediately applied in the classroom setting.

The Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology offers a M.Ed. in School Psychology/Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) Credential, as well as a combined Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology.

Q: How long does it take to complete a UCSB Credential Program?
A: The UCSB Teaching Credential Program is a one-year, full-time program that beings in early June with a summer session term and concludes with a second summer session term the following June/July.

The Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Department's Pupil Personnel Services Credential is an average of 6 years (1 year is in a culminating internship setting) for the Ph.D. program, and 3 years (2 in residence and 1 in a school-based internship) for the M.Ed./PPS program.

Q: What is the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement for admission?
A: A 3.00 cumulative GPA for the junior and senior year is required for admission. Please visit the Teacher Education Program or Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology for complete information regarding admission requirements.

Q: What courses and exams are required for admission to the Credential Program?
A: The following courses and exams must be completed prior to starting the Credential Program:

MULTIPLE SUBJECT PROGRAM

Basic Skills Examination:

CBEST or equivalent

CSET Multiple Subject Exam

Preprofessional Experience
MAT or GRE
Education 109
US Constitution (Pol Sci 12 at UCSB)
Math 100A and Math 100B
Education 103

B.A. from a Regionally Accredited Institution

SINGLE SUBJECT PROGRAM

Basic Skills Examination:

CBEST or equivalent

Subject Matter Competency:

CSET or Subject Matter Program

Preprofessional Experience
MAT or GRE
Education 109
US Constitution (Pol Sci 12 at UCSB)
Education 103

B.A. from a Regionally Accredited Institution

EDUCATION SPECIALIST PROGRAM

Basic Skills Examination:

CBEST or equivalent
CSET Multiple Subject Exam

Preprofessional Experience
MAT or GRE
Education 109
US Constitution (Pol Sci 12 at UCSB)

B.A. from a Regionally Accredited Institution

PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES PROGRAM

Basic Skills Examination:

CBEST or equivalent

MAT or GRE

B.A. from a Regionally Accredited Institution

Q: Do you offer an Education Minor for UCSB undergraduates?
A: Yes, The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education offers an Education and Applied Psychology Minor. This Minor is comprised of three tracks: Applied Psychology, Educational Studies, and Teacher Preparation. Prospective teachers are encouraged to take courses in the Minor that fulfill requirements for UCSB's Teaching Credential Program. 18 upper division quarter units are required for the Education Minor. For more information please refer to the website: http://www.education.ucsb.edu/Undergrad-Studies/Education-Minor/home.htm The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education also offers Science/Math Initiative (SMI) for undergraduates interested in becoming Single Subject Credential students.

Q: How can I find out more about the Credential Programs?
A: For more information regarding the UCSB Teacher Education Programs, please attend a Credential Information Meeting. These meetings provide information regarding prerequisites, admission requirements, application procedures and overall structure of the teaching credential programs. Application handbooks can be found on the Student Affairs Application Webpage.

More information about the Pupil Personnel Services Credential can be found at the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology website

If you have any further questions, please call the Credential Services Office at (805) 893-2036, or stop by the Credential Services Office in Education 4102.

How to Contact the Credential Services Office:
Office Hours: 10 am to noon and 1-5 pm
Location: Education 4102
Email: suzanne@education.ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-2036
Fax: (805) 893-2588

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