Accelerated Curriculum for Educators

ACE Minor

The Accelerated Curriculum for Educators (ACE) minor is an accelerated pathway for students enrolled in specific majors to earn their undergraduate degree and teaching credential in four years. Units earned in the ACE minor can be applied to the partial fulfillment of the requirements for a preliminary California teaching credential. Students in the minor will complete their undergraduate coursework in December of their fourth year and then complete the remaining credential program requirements in the spring semester. Students must declare their credential area by their third year. 

 

Program Highlights

  • Complete your undergraduate degree and teaching credential on an accelerated path
  • Seamless transition into the credential program
  • Early field experiences across all credential areas, including in special education, general education, inclusive, and bilingual education settings  
  • Enter the teaching workforce ahead of time

4 Minor Programs

ACE Multiple Subject Minor

The ACE Multiple Subjects Minor allows students to pursue an accelerated, multiple-subject credential in general education. This minor is open only to Liberal Studies majors who have completed 80% or more of the Liberal Studies major coursework.

ACE Single Subject Minor

The ACE Single Subject Minor allows students to pursue an accelerated, single-subject credential. This minor is open only to students who are declared in the Mathematics or Social Science majors and have completed 80% or more of that major’s coursework.

ACE Bilingual Education Multiple Subject Minor

The ACE Bilingual Multiple Subject Minor allows students to pursue an accelerated, multiple-subject credential in bilingual education. This minor is open only to Liberal Studies majors who have completed 80% or more of the Liberal Studies major coursework.

ACE Special Education Minor

The Special Education ACE Minor allows students to pursue an accelerated, special education credential in special education (mild/moderate or extensive needs support). This minor is open only to Liberal Studies majors who have completed 80% or more of the Liberal Studies major coursework.

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