Local school districts anticipate needing thousands of new teachers in the next few years. For individuals who are committed to making a positive difference for students, this is a fantastic time to pursue a teaching credential. No matter your major, you can start preparing today for a career in teaching.
Pathways to PK–12 Teaching
To become a teacher you need a California Preliminary Teaching Credential.
A teaching credential is a state-issued license to teach in a public school.
At SDSU there are 2 pathways to get your teaching credential!
About Traditional Credential Programs
Teaching credential programs are offered in the following subject areas:
Elementary School Teaching
- Multiple Subjects (K–6)
- Multiple Subjects (K–6) - Bilingual
Middle/High School Teaching
- Single Subject - Bilingual
- Single Subject (English)
- Single Subject (Mathematics)
- Single Subject (Science)
- Single Subject (Social Science)
- Single Subject (Art)
- Single Subject (Music)
- Single Subject (Physical Education)
Special Education
- Early Childhood Specialization
- Mild/Moderate Specialization
- Moderate/Severe Specialization
About ITEP Programs
To ease the growing K-12 shortage in California, policymakers have made it possible for teacher preparation programs to provide “Integrated Teacher Education Programs” (ITEP), a new combination 4-year, bachelor and credential option.
ITEP combines the study of academic subjects with professional preparation courses and field experiences.
Currently, CSU teacher preparation programs are structured as fifth-year programs. Students first must earn a bachelor's degree in a discipline in 4 years and then enroll in a fifth-year teacher preparation program. ITEP allows students to enter the teaching profession immediately upon graduation.
ITEP is now recruiting in these high-need subject areas:
Elementary School Teaching
- General Education
- Bilingual Education
- Special Education
Middle/High School Teaching
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
Next Steps
Traditional Programs
Attend an Info Session
Sessions include general info regarding application requirements for our credential programs.
How to Apply
Learn about prerequisite courses, exams and deadlines for the CSU and program applications.
ITEP Programs
Contact
Jackie Fuller, Advising and Recruitment Specialist
TESTIMONIALS: Hear Directly from Our Graduates
Why I Chose to Teach...
BILINGUAL EDUCATION
featuring Sofia De La Garza, Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
SPECIAL EDUCATION
featuring Sarah Latoski-Jimenez, High School Special Ed. Teacher
and Angelia (Niecy) Watkins, Past Special Ed. Teacher and Current Special Ed. Administrator
It's a Good Time to Become a Teacher
Financial Future
The average total compensation package for SDUSD entry level teachers is $57,369!
Teachers Make a Difference!
You can encourage, motivate, challenge, engage, inspire and instill a love for learning in children.