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College of Social Sciences

Welcome to the Social Science Teaching Credential Program

The Kremen School of Education and Human Development is now administering all aspects of the Single Subject Credential Program.

For more information on the CSU Fresno Credential Programs, we encourage you to watch the Single Subject Teaching Credential Information Video. Once you have finished, you may join a walk-in Zoom to meet with an advisor to answer any questions you may have.

 
CENTER FOR ADVISING AND STUDENT SERVICES

Kremen Education Building, ED 100
EMAIL: kremenschool@csufresno.edu
PHONE: 559.278.0300

 

Program Eligibility

To prepare for applying, you must complete all parts of program eligibility.

Earn a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.67

Please note: The COSS Credential Program is highly competitive and a GPA of at least 3.0 has been required in recent years

To teach secondary Social Science/History in the state of California, grades 7-12, a Single Subject Social Science/History Teaching Credential is required. All credential programs, including the program at Fresno State, require Subject Matter Competency to be established first, before admission.

Subject Matter Competency in Social Science can be demonstrated in either of two ways.

OPTION A  - Complete the required coursework: Social Science Subject Matter Competency Plan

OR

OPTION B - Take and Pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET: Social Science)

Complete the course EHD 50: Introduction to Teaching OR obtain a pre-program field experience waiver

Complete the course CI 149: Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology

Demonstrate basic skills by passing the California Educator Credentialing Examination (CBEST) Exam  OR another approved college level exam method.

  

Dr. Neil Conner

Social Science Education Coordinator
Office: Science Building, Room 152
nconner@csufresno.edu