California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

What you'll study

• EDU 5010 - Foundations of Teaching & Learning (3 units)
• EDU 5020 - Foundation of Education in a Diverse Society (3 units)
• EDU 5302 - Educating Students with Disabilities in Diverse Settings (3 units)
• EDU 5200 - Secondary Reading & Writing in the Content Areas (TPA 2) (3 units)
• EDU 5205 - Teaching Secondary Curriculum & Methods (3 units)
• EDU 5210 - Teaching Secondary English Learners (3 units)
• EDU 5215 - Models of Secondary Instruction (TPA 1) (3 units)
• EDU 5220 - Building Relationships with Youth, Families, & Communities (3 units)
• EDU 5260 - Single Subject Clinical Practice (8 units)
• EDU 5262 - Single Subject Seminar (1 unit)
• EDU 5280 - Teaching Performance Assessment for Secondary Teachers (3 units)

The program totals 36 units for the preliminary Single Subject Credential and integrates Teaching Performance Assessments at specified points.

Entry requirements

Key requirements tied to completion and recommendation include submission of valid Adult, Child & Infant CPR verification at the end of clinical practice, and passing scores on all required Teaching Performance Assessments (TPAs). When requesting course substitutions, applicants must submit a Course Equivalency Request with official transcripts, the catalog course description from the year taken, and the course syllabus to the Credential Analyst. Applicants should arrange for Pearson to send required test scores electronically to Cal Poly Pomona and be prepared to provide original score reports.

Career prospects

Graduates who complete the program and meet TPA and other credentialing requirements are positioned to be recommended for a preliminary single subject teaching credential, enabling classroom practice in secondary content areas. The curriculum emphasizes subject-area pedagogy, English learner instruction, support for students with disabilities, and classroom clinical experience—skills directly applicable to secondary teaching roles.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Funding sources for credential candidates commonly include university scholarships, district or state teacher support programs, and external fellowships or grants for teacher preparation; prospective students should consult financial aid and the credential office for current opportunities and eligibility guidance.