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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

1 Year Program

  • Elk Grove Center

3 Semester Programs

  • Rio Linda Center
  • San Juan Center
  • Urban Teacher Education Center (UTEC)

4 Semester Evening Program

  • Natomas Center

SPARKS Workshop

Single Subject Clusters (7-12)

2 Semester Programs

  • Northwest
  • Sacramento City (PULSE)

3 Semester Programs

  • 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 Hanbook

Substituting During Student Teaching