Single Subject Credential - Theatre

This is a state-approved subject matter preparation program for the Single Subject Teaching Credential. It authorizes students to teach theatre or drama.

After completing an undergraduate degree in Theater Education, to receive a teaching certificate, students must complete the single subject redential in theatre which typically takes an additional year.

Students can apply to the credential program after completing 90 or more units as undergraduates. Once accepted, they can begin to take credential courses simultaneously as they complete their undergraduate degree. For more information contact the Department of Theatre and Dance .

Major Degree Requirements

See the Theatre Arts - Theatre Education Option, B.A. Program Page for a full list of major requirements and advising notes.

Requirements for a Preliminary Single Subject Credential

The Kremen School of Education offers the Preliminary Single Subject Credential in cooperation with the Theatre department. The theater department is responsible for developing subject matter competency; the Kremen School of Education is primarily responsible for developing professional education competency.

Prerequisites/Corequisites (6 units)

Prerequisite: EHD 50 - Introduction to Teaching Units: 3
Prerequisite or Corequisite: CI 149 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3

Core Requirements (34 units)

CI 151 - Social Contexts of Teaching and Learning Units: 3
CI 152 - Adolescent Learning and Development Units: 3
CI 161 - Methods and Materials, Theatre Units: 3
EHD 154A - Initial Student Teaching Seminar Units: 1
EHD 154B - Final Student Teaching Seminar Units: 1
EHD 155A - Student Teaching in Secondary School Units: 4
EHD 155B - Student Teaching in Secondary School Units: 5-10 (for 10 units)
LEE 157 - Teaching English Learners in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3
LEE 158 - Literacy Foundation TK-8 Units: 3
SPED 158 - Differentiated Instruction in Inclusive Secondary Settings Units: 3

Total (40 units)

Note: Teacher candidates must earn a GPA of 3.0 with a C or better, or a CR (Credit), on all professional preparation courses to be recommended for the credential.