Induction Program

Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and/or Education Specialist Induction

There are several different pathways for completion of the professional requirements for the California Clear Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and/or Education Specialist Credentials. Students should see a program advisor to determine the most appropriate program for them to pursue. The Education Department has a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved Induction program leading to the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and/or Education Specialist Clear Credential. This program requires a novice teacher to complete 7 semester units at Mount Saint Mary’s University over a two year period. Teachers with two years of experience or more, with recommendation by a site administrator, are eligible to apply to complete the 5.5 semester unit accelerated, one-year Early Completer Option. Application requirements include a preliminary California teaching credential, verification of employment as a full-time teacher (Principal Form), and candidate dispositions statement.

The Preliminary and Induction Teacher Preparation Programs meet the standards for and have been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), leading to a California Preliminary or Clear Teaching Credential. Students who wish to practice in a state other than California will have additional licensing requirements to complete prior to practicing in a state outside of California. Mount Saint Mary’s University is in the process of researching program professional licensure standards in other states. Contact the Education department at educationdepartment@msmu.edu to discuss additional requirements that may be needed to obtain a teaching credential in a state outside of California.