Graduate M.Ed./Single Subject Credential Program

The M.Ed./Single Subject Credential Program at UC San Diego is a 22-month program consisting of Educational Foundations coursework (SS-1/First Year) and a Professional Preparation coursework (SS-2/Second Year).  Students complete the Educational Foundations courses in the first academic year of the program and the Professional Coursework in the remaining 13 months.

UC San Diego students who complete the Educational Foundations (SS-1) coursework as undergraduates will apply to the 2nd year (SS-2) program as graduate students.

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

Sample Timeline

SS-1 (22 Month Program) Students
February: Application Due
September-June: Complete Educational Foundations Coursework as a Graduate Student
June: Advance to SS-2, M.Ed./Credential Coursework

SS-2 (13 Month Program):
February: Application Due
June-July: Complete Professional Coursework
July: Receive M.Ed. and Credential

Thank you for your interest in the M.Ed./Single Subject Teaching Credential Program at UC San Diego. You must thoroughly read the Application Checklist before starting your online application, as many requirements are unique to our program.

* For former UC San Diego graduate students, contact Emmeline Domingo to process a re-admission petition.  A new graduate online application is not required. 

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View the M.Ed./ Single Subject Credential Program Brochure for a list of courses and sample class schedules

Educational Foundations Course of Study

For Undergraduate Minors and SS-1 Graduate Students

UCSD undergraduates planning to apply to the UCSD M.Ed./Preliminary Single Subject Credential Program must complete all the requirements for the Single Subject Educational Foundations Minor, the Math Education Minor, or the Science Education Minor (Note: Admission to the EDS Graduate Program is not guaranteed for EDS Minors.) View more information on EDS Minors

Graduate Students admitted to the program will complete the Education Foundation courses as a yearlong program.

Advancement to M.Ed./Credential Professional Preparation Coursework

Upon completing the Educational Foundations coursework, students are evaluated to determine their preparation and fitness for continuation into the professional coursework and student teaching program. An EDS faculty committee makes decisions concerning student continuation into the professional year of the program based on completion of all requirements, academic achievement, and level of professionalism in all aspects of the program. Continuation into the professional year is not automatic.

Professional Preparation Course of Study

The M.Ed./Single Subject Credential Professional Course of Study consists of ten professional preparation courses, plus a Student Teaching Experience which spans the full academic year. Seminars are offered in the evening throughout the academic year and address classroom management, theories of teaching and learning, educating special-needs students, and advanced teaching practices.

For more detailed information regarding EDS courses, see the UCSD General Catalog

Single Subject Teaching Credentials authorize the holder to teach in departmentalized classrooms such as classroom settings in most junior and senior high schools. However, a teacher authorized for single subject instruction may be assigned to teach in any departmentalized classroom (preschool, K-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults).

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.

Single Subject candidates must complete the following credential requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
2. Completion of a Basic Skills requirement.
3. Passage of an approved CSET Single Subjects exam, or a letter documenting completion of an approved subject matter preparation program.
4. U.S. Constitution Requirement. An appropriate course or exam is required.
5. Successful completion of the edTPA (a Teaching Performance Assessment of beginning teacher competence).

CCTC Report Card
Affidavit for Clearance

Special Information for applicants for who are not US 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 admitted into the M.Ed./Credential Program or the MA-ASL Program, 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 EDS 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 EDS 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 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 not apply to this program. If you have questions, contact your EDS Admissions Coordinator.

Resources:

The International Center 

http://icenter.ucsd.edu

The Undocumented Student Services Center

https://students.ucsd.edu/sponsor/undoc/

Student Services Center, 5th floor, Suite 518

 

(858) 822-6916

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 UCSD Graduate Division has additional requirements for international applicants. Please review the following requirements and resources:

• Academic Records and Transcripts
• International Application Requirements
• Information for New International Graduate Students
• Budget and Costs for International Graduate Students

Student Resources

• Test Preparation

EDS Student Handbooks:

• Administrative Handbook 2018-2019
• SS1 Handbook 2017-2018
• SS2 Handbook 2018-2019

Professional Resources

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• UCSD Extension (Clear Credential, Reading Instruction Certificate and CLAD Through CTEL)
• EdJoin

Financial Support:

• EDS Funding Opportunities
• UCSD Graduate Division
• FAFSA

Tax Resources

• Free tax preparation assistance (domestic): http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Find-a-Location-for-Free-Tax-Prep
• Free tax preparation assistance (international) – UCSD International Center: http://icenter.ucsd.edu
• Questions re. 1098-T: 1-877-467-3821  Students may access their 1098-T at the following website: http://www.tcrs.com/
• Questions re. 1042-S (international students, only): Paul Rodriguez, 858-534-3241 or Anne Winterton, 858-822-1185
• Questions re. W-2: http://blink.ucsd.edu/Blink/External/Topics/How_To/0,1260,3862,00.html
• Questions re. 1099: http://blink.ucsd.edu/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,24144,00.html
• General information – Graduate Division website: http://grad.ucsd.edu/resources/general/tax.html