California Teaching Credential Programs

Select from the Preliminary Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential programs, approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. These programs offer small class sizes, accessible professors, personalized mentorship from field supervisors, and coursework designed to address the needs of today’s classrooms.

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Quick Facts

Program Units
39-48 for credential programs
Bilingual Authorization available

Dual Credential available

Average Duration
12-18 months
Program Format
Hybrid

Course Availability
15-week Fall and Spring semesters with Summer sessions

Start Term

Fall, Spring, Summer 

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA

Program Costs

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Customize Your Experience

In addition to the foundational courses in your credential program, we offer options to enhance your preparation as a teacher.

Residency Program Options

Pathways to Teaching 

Santa Maria, CA
Offers up to $40,000

Teach Ventura County

Ventura County, CA
Offers up to $36,000

TEAMS

Oxnard/Camarillo, CA
Offers up to $34,000

Master's Degree Option

Almost 50% of California public school teachers hold a master's degree, which boosts salary.

After obtaining your credential through this program, you can complete a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership degree by taking only three additional courses.

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Dual Credential Option 

Earn a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Education Specialist Credential: Mild-to-Moderate Support Needs.

Develop the skills to teach all subjects in elementary classrooms and support students from diverse backgrounds, including those with mild to moderate support needs.

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Bilingual Authorization

California is home to the highest percentage of English-language learners in the U.S. and has a critical need for bilingual authorized teachers.

Gain authorization to teach English learners in various instructional settings, including bilingual programs.

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The credential program at Cal Lutheran sets very high expectations for its candidates—as any good teacher would establish for their students. These expectations allowed for me to reach outside of my comfort zone on several occasions, notably during a group project meant to model cooperation among teachers from various subjects in a school. Candidates with different strengths, subjects, backgrounds, and personalities had to come together to produce a single project, and the result was something to be proud of.

Cole Baratte

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