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How to Apply to the Multiple Subject Program

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The Multiple Subject Credential program course requirements are being updated based on new expectations by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Prerequisite courses currently required are likely to change for students beginning Fall 2017. Please plan accordingly when you think about registering for courses for Spring or Summer 2017. Please check the School of Education website for updates. For more information, email our Student Services Coordinator, Maricela Ibarra at maricela.ibarra@sonoma.edu or the Department Chair, Dr. Kathy Morris at morrisk@sonoma.edu.

Prerequisite Enrollment Options

Summer: All Prerequisites required for the basic credential programs are offered during Summer session. Registration approval by the School of Education is required prior to enrolling through School of Extended and International Education (SEIE). Summer session schedule is found at SEIE Summer schedule.

Summer 2018 Offerings
EDUC 417 (School and Society, prerequisite for Multiple Subject and Single Subject)
Session 1: 9am –noon, M-Th
Session 2: 9am -noon M-Th

EDMS 419 ( Identity and Agency for Socially Just Classrooms and Communities , prerequisite for Multiple Subject only)
Session 1: 1-4pm, M-Th
Session 3: 9am –noon, M-Th

EDSS 418 (Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood, prerequiste for Single Subject only)
Session 1: 9am-noon M-Th
Session 2: 2-5pm M-Th

Fall or Spring: Submit a Graduate application via Cal State Apply and mention in the Statement of Purpose section that you want to take prerequisites.

Candidates may apply to a basic credential program prior to completion of or enrollment in the prerequisites. All prerequisite coursework must be completed in order to begin a Multiple or Single credential program.

Prerequisite Courses by Program

Multiple Subject Credential Program
EDUC 417 (3) School and Society*

*EDMS 419 (3) Identity and Agency for Socially Just Classrooms and Communities
This is a prerequisite for all students beginning the program on or after Fall 2017.
Note: EDMS 419 replaces EDMS 470 as a Multiple Subject program prerequisite. Students who have already successfully completed EDMS 470 (3) Multicultural Pedagogy will be able to substitute it for EDMS 419.

Single Subject Credential Program
EDUC 417 (3) School and Society*
EDSS 418 (3) Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood*

Special Education
There are no prerequisite courses.

*GE courses

Course Substitution Process

If you believe that you completed comparable coursework, please complete the Request for Substitution form  and submit to the School of Education.  One form is required per SSU course. Transcripts and course descriptions must accompany this form.

List of alternate courses offered in the CSU system for EDUC 417 and EDUC 418

If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Credentials Office at 707-664-2832 or email credentials.office@sonoma.edu.