Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Program Overview

Our Mission Statement

We are a community of learners that develops ethical instructional leaders who think critically about educational theory and practice; collaborate to advocate for equity and diversity; engage, motivate and inspire students; analyze learning needs to design and implement creative instruction; and hone classroom practice through reflection.

Our Program Goals

The multiple subjects student teaching program is designed to prepare teachers for teaching in multiple subject classrooms that are most commonly found in California elementary schools, kindergarten through 6th grade. Through course work at UCI and fieldwork in public schools, candidates will have opportunities to enhance their content knowledge across the elementary curriculum, develop knowledge about language acquisition and literacy, learn about theories and models for best pedagogical practices and apply that knowledge and pedagogy in "real life" classrooms.

Our Program Components

During Fall Quarter, candidates take course work and complete pre-student teaching fieldwork in public school classrooms. During Winter Quarter, candidates complete their first student teaching assignment while continuing course work. During Spring Quarter, candidates complete their second student teaching assignment while continuing course work.

Sample Schedule (Sample Only--Schedules Subject to Change)

Fall	Winter	Spring
Observation in Diverse Schools Math Methods Reading Methods Language Acquisition Instructional Technology Child Development Learning Theory Cultural Diversity	Student Teaching Language Arts Social Studies Methods Science Methods Physical/Health Ed Methods	Student Teaching Special Education Visual and Performing Arts Special Education