Frequently Asked Questions

• Program Overview

  The Single Subject credential program at UC Riverside is a 12-month program consisting of educational foundations coursework and field placements. Students complete the coursework and student teaching hours concurrently.

  UC Riverside's rigorous program provides students with a more thorough understanding of educational issues and methodology with the added benefit of in-class experience. This results in our graduates being better prepared, more experienced, and more confident as they embark on their teaching careers.

  • Tuition approximately $18-$23,000. See Registrar page for more current fee information.
  • Scholarships and financial aid available including the Dean's Automatic Scholarship if apply you before priority deadline
• SS Courses and Schedules

  M.Ed. and Single Subject Credential Course Schedule 

  Single Subject Credential-Only Course Schedule

  M.Ed. and Single Subject Credential Curriculum Overview

  Single Subject Credential-Only Curriculum Overview

• What does the SS Credential get you?

  You can teach middle and high school in your authorization area.

  Students completing the M.Ed. Single Subject program  will receive a Preliminary Single Subject Credential, with an included emphasis in instructing English Language Learners and will be authorized to provide the following services: (1) instruction for English language development in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English in single subject matter.

   

• Admissions

  We highly encourage all candidates to meet with an advisor or attend an information session prior to applying. For information session dates and to RSVP, please visit: https://education.ucr.edu/info-sessions. 

  Visit our admissions page for more information on UCR’s Teacher Education Program requirements: https://education.ucr.edu/teacher-education-admissions. 

   

• Single Subjects International Applicants/Non U.S. Residents

  Special Information for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents

  For an application to be considered for review, international applicants must complete the requirements listed below prior to submitting the application. These items are required by the state of California in order to participate in a Teacher Preparation Program, receive a teaching credential, and are considered part of our regular admission requirements. Please note: the application fee is non-refundable.

  Certificate of Clearance

  If you are an international applicant on a student visa, a non-U.S. citizen, or a non-U.S. permanent resident and you are applying to the Teacher Education Program (TEP), please note the following: in order to be eligible for student teaching, all applicants must complete a Certificate of Clearance through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The Certificate of Clearance application requires a Social Security Number (SSN), or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). For information on obtaining a SSN or ITIN, visit the IRS website. All candidates must obtain a Certificate of Clearance before the application deadline to be eligible for admission. Learn more about the Certificate of Clearance.

  Student teaching is mandatory for all TEP students in order to complete the required coursework and obtain a teaching credential. If a student is not able to begin student teaching, he/she/they will need to withdraw from the program. Applicants who are ineligible to obtain a U.S. Social Security Number or Tax I.D. Number should talk to an advisor before applying. If you have questions, contact us at creded@ucr.edu. 

  Resources:

  The International Affairs Office: https://international.ucr.edu 

  The Undocumented Student Programs: https://usp.ucr.edu 

  Foreign Transcript Evaluation

  Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. The complete transcript evaluation must be uploaded into the application prior to the deadline for the application to be considered for review.  Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved organization. Learn more about Foreign Transcript Evaluations.  

  Please note: the UC Riverside’s Graduate Division has additional requirements for international applicants. Please review their Required Documentation from International Institutions. 

   

• Required Single Subject Exams

  Basic Skills Requirement

  Candidates can now use their bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education as demonstration of the basic skills requirement

   

  English

  • Subtest I: 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Subtest II: 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Subtest III: 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest IV: 4 constructed-response questions

  For information on English CSETs test structure, please visit: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/content/docs/CSET_Prep/CS_105teststructure.pdf

  
  Foundational Level Mathematics

  • Subtest I: (test code 211)
  • Subtest II : (test code 212)

  For information on Foundational Level Mathematics CSET test structure, please visit: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/content/docs/CSET_Prep/CS_212teststructure.pdf

  
  General Science

  • Subtest I (test code 215)

  
  For information on General Science CSET test structure, please visit: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/content/docs/CSET_Prep/CS_215teststructure.pdf

  
  Mathematics

  • Subtest I (test code 211)
  • Subtest III (test code 212)
  • Subtest III (test code 213)

  For information on Mathematics CSETs test structure, please visit: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/content/docs/CSET_Prep/CS_211teststructure.pdf

  
  Science

  • Subtest I (test code 215)
  • Subtest II (test code 217-220)
    • Life Sciences (test code 217)
    • Chemistry (test code 218)
    • Earth and Space Sciences (test code 219)
    • Physics (test code 220)

  For information on Science CSETs test structure, please visit: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/content/docs/CSET_Prep/CS_217-220teststructure.pdf

  
  Social Science

  • Subtest I (test code 114)
  • Subtest II (test code 115)
  • Subtest III (test code 116)

  For information on Social Science CSETs test structure, please visit: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/content/docs/CSET_Prep/CS_114teststructure.pdf

  
  Spanish

  • Subtest I (test code 145)
  • Subtest II (test code 146)
  • Subtest III (test code 147)

  For information on Spanish CSETs test structure, please visit: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/content/docs/CSET_Prep/CS_145teststructure_1.pdf

   

• School District Partnerships
  • Alvord USD 
  • Fontana USD
  • Jurupa USD
  • Moreno Valley USD
  • Riverside USD 
  • San Bernardino City USD
  • Val Verde USD