Teaching Credential
Overview
At San Diego Christian College, we equip, empower, and send out educators who are called to make a Kingdom impact in the lives of students, their families, and our communities. The Teacher Credential Program (TCP) is for anyone who does not have a California Teaching Credential and is seeking a credential to teach in a K-12 classroom. Credentialed Teachers can also take a sub-set of courses from this program to obtain an additional credential. We have a variety of content areas: Social Science (History), English, Art, Music, Math, Science, and Physical Education. The TCP at SDCC is designed to meet the needs of working professionals without compromising standards for credentialing or for the classroom.
The mission and vision of the Department of Education at SDCC is to nurture and develop excellent Christian educators who have an appropriate subject-matter foundation with an understanding of student behavior, competence in teaching, the ability to develop and encourage critical judgment and creativity, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards and Christian service.
Notice to Prospective Multiple Subject Applicants regarding Probationary Status (Nov 11, 2025)
BENEFITS
TCP Students Are Prepared For:
- Elementary School Teaching
- Middle School Teaching
- High School Teaching
- Developing community partnerships
- Designing dynamic and engaging lesson plans
- Curriculum and instructional Design
You should consider a Teaching Credential if you:
- You want to become a K-12 Teacher
- Enjoy working with children and youth
- Desire to make an impact in your community and society
- Excel at building relationships, partnerships, and leading teams
- Love mentoring and seeing others grow
- Enjoy creating, building, or developing new ways of learning
Graduates of the Teaching Credential Program work as:
- Elementary School Teachers
- Middle School Teachers
- High School Teachers
- Curriculum Designers/Writers
- Training specialists in education, business, marketing, and more
- Educational consultants
- Public policy coordinators or analysts
- Administrators or directors in educational nonprofit organizations
- Managers of public or in-home daycares and preschools
PROGRAM DETAILS
Whether you’re a recent college graduate preparing for your first teaching job or a professional exploring a second career, a California Teaching Credential is your key to employment within the state’s public-school systems. SDCC’s Teacher Credential Program organizes required coursework and student teaching experience into three blocks. If you complete the Block 1 prerequisite courses during your undergraduate studies or summer term, you can finish the TCP in one year. Blocks 2 and 3 involve observation and student teaching at public K–12 schools; as such, they are completed during the Fall and Spring semesters.
You can also enhance your California Teaching Credential with a graduate degree by enrolling in SDCC’s Combined Teacher Credential and MA in Teaching program, which allows you to complete both programs consecutively in about two years. Submit copies of your CBEST/CSET or proof of registration for the test(s) along with your application.
Credential Offerings
- Multiple Subject
- Social Science (History)
- English
- Spanish
- Art
- Music
- Math
- Science
- Physical Education
Courses you will take:
(1) Single Subject Credential, (2) Multiple Subject Credential
Pre-requisites
Pre-requisite courses may be completed during your undergraduate program or after completing your undergraduate program but before you begin the TCP program at SDCC.
- Introduction to American Government (1)(2)
- Introduction to Linguistics (1)(2)
- Instructional & Educational Technology (1)(2)
- Mathematics for Educators (2)
- Science Methods for Educators (2)
- Biological Health Education (1)(2)
- Integration of Visual & Performing Arts (2)
- Introduction to Education (1)(2)
Required for Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Teaching of Reading: Learning
- Teaching of Reading: Reading
- Educational Psychology
- Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education
- Inclusion, Collaboration, and the Exceptional Child
- TESOL in Multicultural Classrooms
- Student Teaching in Elementary School
- Seminar in Directed Student Teaching
Required for Single Subject Teaching Credential
- Educational Psychology
- Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education
- Inclusion, Collaboration, and the Exceptional Child
- Adolescent Literacy
- TESOL in Multicultural Classroom
- Secondary Teaching Methods
- Student Teaching in Secondary School
- Seminar in Directed Student Teaching
Your pathway from Education to Vocation will include:
- Building your teaching skills and strategies
- Developing your Educational Philosophy
- Engaging in culturally responsive instruction and community building
- Gaining experience in teaching through observation and engagement
- Receiving feedback on your teaching practice
- Hands on teaching experience in K-12 classrooms