Become a Teacher
ITEP: Integrated Teacher Education Programs
4-year Undergraduate Major Plus Credential
The Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) pathway typically takes 4 years and combines a bachelor's and credential program so that you can complete your general education, major and credential coursework, and student teaching within the 4 years it takes to earn a bachelor's degree.
Majors Offering ITEP Pathway
ITEPs for high-need subject areas are now recruiting in the following SDSU undergraduate majors:
- Child Development
Special Education Credential, Early Childhood Specialization - Liberal Studies
Multiple Subject* Credential
Bilingual Multiple Subject* Credential
Special Education Credential, Mild/Moderate Support Needs Specialization
Special Education Credential, Extensive Support Needs Specialization - Mathematics for Single Subject Teaching
Credential in single subject math - Chemistry for Single Subject Teaching
Credential in single subject chemistry - Social Science for Single Subject Teaching
Credential in single subject social science
ITEP is not available to those who have already obtained a bachelor's degree.
*A multiple subject credential is usually used for elementary school teaching.
Who is the ITEP pathway for?
- Those who do not currently hold a bachelor's degree
- Usually high school students or local San Diego community college students (see ITEP Community College Partners)
- Those who know they want to be a teacher at the beginning of their higher education career
- Those who want to be in a major designed for future teachers
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Next Steps: Major-specific Info & Advising
Child Development Major + ITEP Pathway
This major combines the undergraduate degree and teaching credential into a four year integrated teacher education program. The program is designed to qualify the student for a Child Development B.S. degree and a preliminary teaching credential in early childhood special education. The Early Childhood credential authorizes the holder to work with infant, toddler, preschool-age, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten aged children with disabilities.
Website: Child Development Major
Advisors: Undergraduate Advisors, COE Office for Student Success
Email: [email protected]
Liberal Studies Major + 4 ITEP Pathways
This major combines the undergraduate degree and teaching credential into a four year integrated teacher education program.
There are four pathways to select from:
- Bilingual Education ITEP
- Multiple Subjects ITEP
- Special Education Mild to Moderate Support Needs ITEP
- Special Education Extensive Support Needs ITEP
These pathways are designed to qualify the student for a Liberal Studies B.A. degree and one of the following preliminary credentials: bilingual, multiple subjects, or special education credential. The Bilingual Multiple Subjects Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained bilingual K-6 classroom. The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained K-6 classroom. The Special Education Mild/Moderate Support Needs credential authorizes the holder to work with students with disabilities in grades K-12 and adults up to age 22. The Special Education Extensive Support Needs credential authorizes the holder to work with students with a wide range of disabilities in grades K-12.
Website: Liberal Studies Major
Advisors: Undergraduate Advisors, COE Office for Student Success
Email: [email protected]
Mathematics Major + ITEP Pathway
This major combines the undergraduate degree and teaching credential into a 129 unit, four year integrated teacher education program. The program is designed to qualify the student for a mathematics degree and a preliminary single subject teaching credential in mathematics. The Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized classes, such as those in most middle schools and high schools, in grades preschool, K–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults.
Website: Mathematics Major, ITEP Emphasis
Advisor: Steven Klass
Email: [email protected]
Chemistry Major + ITEP Pathway
Website: Chemistry Major, ITEP Emphasis (Univeristy Catalog)
Advisor: Dr. David Pullman
Email: [email protected]
Social Science Major + ITEP Pathway
Website: Social Science Teaching Major
Advisor: Dr. Brian Adams
Email: [email protected]
General Questions
For general questions about teaching pathways, contact [email protected].
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