Admissions
History/Social Science
This page offers information regarding admission to the Social Science Credential Program. Additional general information for prospective students is available on the Single Subject admissions page.
To apply to the Single Subject Credential Program (Social Science), students must take EDSS 300S: Introduction to Social Science Teaching. As the prerequisite to admission to the Single Subject Credential Program (Social Science), EDSS 300S introduces students to the methods and professional behaviors of teaching middle and high school history and social science in California. EDSS 300S also guides students through the application to the Social Science credential program.
Undergraduate students at CSULB may take EDSS 300S as early as their junior year, but we recommend taking it as close to graduation as possible.
Students who have graduated must apply to CSULB as post-baccalaureate or credential students at Cal State Apply OR take EDSS 300S through University Extension. Students may apply for post-baccalaureate status at the University before taking EDSS 300S; however, admission to the University does not constitute admission into the Single Subject Program.
Requirements for Program Admission
EDSS 300S guides students through the process of applying to the Social Science Single Subject Credential. Program requirements are outlined in greater detail in EDSS 300S. The SSCSSP admissions committee reviews each application submitted in EDSS 300S, but here are the minimum requirements for admission to the program:
- A grade of “B” or better in EDSS 300S
- A cumulative GPA of 2.67 in undergraduate coursework or 2.75 in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- Satisfactory performance in an interview with the Social Science Credential Advisor
- Two submitted SSCP Recommendation Forms
- Philosophy of teaching statement
- Certificate of Clearance to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- Results of a tuberculosis skin test taken within the last four years
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating orally in English
- Proof of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement
Students submit their applications to the Single Subject Program in EDSS 300S. The Single Subject site has additional policies for incoming and continuing students in the program.
Candidates with questions concerning admission or credential requirements may contact the advisor at eileen.luhr@csulb.edu.
Appeals related to admissions requirements are considered on an individual basis. Information about admissions appeals can be found on the “Petitions” page.
