Gain the authorization you need to become a middle or high school teacher with a completely online program designed for working adults.
Cal State East Bay’s Online Single Subject Teaching Credential program is especially designed for those who currently hold a bachelor’s degree and want to become middle and high school teachers.
Throughout the program, you’ll learn the necessary pedagogical skills to effectively teach adolescents, acquire an understanding of adolescent learner psychology, develop proper attitudes towards teaching, and become a self-confident educator.
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Achieve the single subject teaching credential in a completely online format
With a flexible learning format, the Online Single Subject Credential can be achieved in just one year and authorizes teaching specified subjects required for almost all high school and middle school teaching positions.
The teaching profession is one of the most noble and fulfilling professions that you can pursue, and there is always a need for good teachers who can help their students compete in this ever-changing world. As a middle or high school teacher, you can look forward to making a positive difference in the lives of your learners.
The annual mean salary of secondary school teachers was $73,800 in 2023, and the annual mean salary in California was $105,540.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
California is the second highest state for employment levels in secondary school teachers.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment of secondary school teachers is projected to grow 4.9 percent from 2021 to 2031.
—Labor Market Analytics – Lightcast
Equipped with your Single Subject Teaching Credential, you’ll be able to combine your academic skills and teacher training to take appropriate steps for your learners' optimum development and impart the necessary knowledge of your subject matter. You can look forward to joining the list of successful graduates who are making a positive difference in the lives of their students.
Successful program completers are qualified for a Single Subject Teaching Credential that qualifies them to teach at the middle and high school level (Grades 6-12); some subject areas span Grades K-12. Candidates in the SSOC can choose one of the following subject areas for their credential: Art, Dance, English, Music, Physical Education, Social Science (History), World Languages (languages other than English; credentials available for any language for which there is a CSET), or Theater.
Note: Science and math credentials are only offered on campus, and are not a part of the Online Single Subject Teaching Credential program. If interested in a Single Subject Math or Science Teaching Credential, please follow this link for information about the On-Campus Single Subject Credential Program and application details.
CSUEB's online single subject credential program is the first of its kind and was a perfect fit for me while I continued to work in the classroom. I'm so grateful I got to be a part of the pilot program that launched my career in public school, allowing me to intern and interview for more opportunities that doubled my salary.
This program begins each year in the summer, and candidates complete their credential the following spring. It is delivered in a completely online format with both synchronous and asynchronous classes.
To earn your credential, you must complete the following courses. Please note, the actual course schedule is sent to admitted students annually prior to beginning the first semester.
First Semester (Summer) – 13 units |
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TED 521 Content Literacy (4 units) |
TED 520 Foundations of Single Subject Education (4 units) |
TED 522 Introduction to Teaching Emergent Bilinguals (1 unit) |
TED 525 Introduction to Teaching Special Ed Students in Single Subject Classroom (1 unit) |
TED 530-568 Methods 1 (3 units) |
Second Semester (Fall) – 14 units |
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TED 523 Inclusive Practices in a Single Subject Classroom A (3 units) |
TED 528 Technology in the Single Subject Classroom (2 units) |
TED 575 Single Subject Fieldwork Seminar A (1 unit) |
TED 585 Single Subject Field Placement A (5 units) |
TED 530-568 Methods 2 (3 units) |
Third Semester (Spring) – 15 units |
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TED 524 Inclusive Practices in a Single Subject Classroom B (3 units) |
TED 529 Professional Responsibilities (3 units) |
TED 530-568 Methods 3 (3 units) |
TED 576 Single Subject Fieldwork Seminar B (1 unit) |
TED 586 Single Subject Field Placement B (5 units) |
The online campus at Cal State East Bay is well known for its quality and approach to student service. The Department of Teacher Education faculty teaching in the online program are committed to preparing effective teachers and other educational professionals for California's diverse schools. The faculty have years of recognized expertise and are active in the professional discipline of Teacher Education. They are supplemented by a select group of lecturers and university supervisors drawn from respected universities and public schools from within the Bay Area and beyond.
Tonja Byrom, Fieldwork and Intern Coordinator
Talya Kemper, Associate Professor
Kelly Moore, Program Coordinator
Shadi Roshandel, Department Chair
Lyn Scott, Associate Professor
The online program is designed for candidates with bachelor's degrees. You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or a 2.75 GPA in your last 60 units to be admitted and be in good academic standing.
Applicants must submit two applications to be considered for the program; one to the department and one to the university through Cal State Apply.
A complete list of steps, including an Application Checklist, for the Credential Application can be found here.
Application dates are subject to change
Semester | Application Filing Period | Transcripts & Other Documents Due |
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Summer 2025 | Program Application: 12/01/24-03/15/25 University (Cal State Apply) Application: 02/01-03/15/25 |
Program Application Materials: 03/15/25 Official Transcripts: 04/01/25 |
At Cal State East Bay, we pride ourselves on putting students first, from the moment you inquire until you graduate. We hope you've found answers to your questions in this support center, but if not, please get in touch.
Area of study: Online Single Subject Teaching Credential
Ideal for: Post-bac candidates who want to become a middle or high school teacher.
Program format: Online
Number of courses: 17 courses
Program length: 12 months
Tuition cost: $4,045.83 per term ($12,137.50 total) (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.)
Please let us know if we can answer any questions about the Online Single Subject Teaching Credential program. Many answers can also be found in our online Support Center.