Admission
This page offers information regarding admission to the English Credential Program. Additional general information for prospective students is available at the Single Subject admissions page.
To apply to the Single Subject Credential Program (English), you must take EDSS 300G: Introduction to Teaching (English).
EDSS 300G is a prerequisite to admission to the Single Subject Credential Program (English) and introduces students to the profession of teaching at middle and high schools in the state of California. EDSS 300G guides students through the application process to the English Credential Program.
Undergraduate students at CSULB may take EDSS 300G 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 300G through University Extension. Students may apply for post-baccalaureate status at the University before taking EDSS 300G; however, admission to the University does not constitute admission into the Single Subject Program.
Requirements For Program Admission
In EDSS 300G students learn about the requirements for the English Single Subject Credential and submit their application to the program. The Single Subject Credential Program admissions committee reviews each application submitted in EDSS 300G. Here are the minimum requirements for admission to the program:
- Earn a grade of “B” or better in EDSS 300G
- Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.67 in your undergraduate coursework or 2.75 in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- Complete a personal interview with English faculty
- Submit two letters of recommendation
- Submit a written philosophy of teaching statement
- Submit an application for a Certificate of Clearance to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- Submit the results of a tuberculosis skin test taken within the last three years
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating orally in English
- Take the CBEST exam
Students submit their applications to the Single Subject Program in EDSS 300G. Additional policies for incoming and continuing students in the program are available on the Single Subject site.
Appeals related to admissions requirements are considered on an individual basis. Information about admissions appeals can be found by following this link to the Appeal Process page.
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the general information about the Single Subject Credential Program (provided in great detail on the SSCP website). If you have already applied to the university, please note that Dr. Wooldridge does not have admission information, nor can she answer general questions about the admission process. Please contact either Enrollment Services or the Single Subject Credential Program directly for admission information.
