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Teaching Credentials

The Department of Teacher Education offers a number of teaching credential program options for multiple and single subjects candidates. Once admitted, students are assigned to a specific cohort (called “centers" for Multiple Subjects and “clusters” for Single Subject).

Candidates begin their credential program in a specific center or cluster and progress through the program together within that center or cluster. Each center or cluster focuses on developing a sense of community. Within that community, support is provided for individual students' development.

Multiple Subject Centers (K-8)

2 Semester Programs

  • Folsom-Cordova
  • Placer County Center

3 Semester Programs

  • San Juan Center
  • Sac City Urban Teacher Education Center

Single Subject Clusters (7-12)

2 Semester Programs

  • North Area
  • Sacramento City (PULSE)

3 Semester Program

  • Elk Grove/San Juan

Blended Single Subject Program

The exceptions to the “center” or “cluster” model occur in the Single Subject Blended programs. Working closely with a faculty/subject matter advisor, students in these programs progress on an individual basis

Who's Who in Centers & Clusters?

Student Teaching Handbook PDF Document

Substituting During Student Teaching Policy from Handbook PDF Document

Revised Substitute Teaching Policy (Short version) Word Document

Sparks Workshop

SPARK Workshops are structured to provide each participant with a practical, working knowledge of the SPARK curricula, as well as the skills and the instructional techniques needed for the successful implementation.

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