Single Subject Credential (Secondary Education)
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The Single Subject credential is designed to prepare candidates to teach subjects in a departmentalized situation typically found in middle and high schools. To demonstrate subject matter competency, candidates must meet the academic requirements of a USD-approved subject matter program, or pass the appropriate CSET examination in the subject field in which they wish to teach. The CSET exam must be passed prior to student teaching. Some applicants may be required to submit scores on the CSET exam prior to being admitted into the credential program. USD currently has one CCTC approved subject matter program in the area of Mathematics.
Prerequisite Course for Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist Candidates
| Linguistics | |
| ENGL 318E | Development of the English Language (3) |
| or | |
| EDU 558XB* | First and Second Language Development and Structure for the Classroom Teacher (3) |
| *This course is available through the Office of Continuing Education. Use this link to register on the website: http://www.usd-online.org. | |
| Technology | |
| WebCT Course | Online Technology Workshop |
Single Subject Coursework** and Field Experiences
| EDUC 381C/581C | Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education in a Global Society (3) Field requirement: 5 hours service learning, 5 hours of classroom observation |
| EDUC 382/582 | Psychological Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (3) Field requirement: 8 hours of classroom observation |
| EDUC 384C/584C | Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development in Cross-Cultural Contexts (3) Field requirement: 20 hours of service learning |
| EDUC 332P/532P | Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools in a Global Society (3) Field requirement: 50-hour practicum |
| EDUC 334P/534P | Methods of Teaching Literacy in Secondary Schools (3) Field requirement: 50-hour practicum |
| EDSP 389/589 | Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education in a Global Society (3) Field requirement: 10 hours of observation |
| EDUC 491/591P*** | Student Teaching for the Single Subject Credential (9) Field requirement: 18 weeks/1semester, full-time |
| EDUC 491/591S*** | Student Teaching Seminar for the Single Subject Credential (3) |
*Course common to Multiple Subjects and Single Subject Credentials, in which Multiple and Single subject candidates are taught in combined sections
**A four-hour technology workshop (offered every semester) is also required to complete the Multiple and Single Subject Credential program.
***EDUC 591P and 591S must be taken concurrently.
