Program Quick Facts
Trusted Teacher Preparation
Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Hands-On Training
Gain classroom experience through supervised fieldwork.
Deepen Your Faith
Build a strong spiritual foundation through Christ-centered education.
Create Effective Learning Environments for All Students
The Teaching Credential program at Vanguard University is designed for aspiring educators who hold bachelor’s degrees and want to pursue a teaching career in California. Our credential program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and offers two pathways: Single Subject Credential or Multiple Subject Credential. Both programs include supervised clinical practice fieldwork designed to give you hands-on training in a classroom setting.
At Vanguard University, our education programs are taught by professor-mentors in a caring learning community. Through our philosophy of Education for Love and Wisdom, we prepare you to be a Spirit-led educator who makes a lasting difference in your classroom and school.
Through our philosophy of Education for Love and Wisdom, we prepare you to be an effective educator who makes a lasting difference in your classroom and school.
Career Outcomes
The Single Subject Teaching Credential will equip you to teach a specific subject in departmentalized classes at middle schools and high schools, as well as PreK-12 or adult-serving institutions. The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential prepares you to teach all subjects in self-contained classrooms, such as preschool, kindergarten and elementary school classrooms and classes serving adult learners. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential holders can also serve in a core or team teaching setting.
The professors are there for you. They are filled with wisdom and knowledge, and they are willing to help you out…you will be able to tell that right away.
– Matthew Kenslow,
Credential Program Completer, 2022
The Single and Multiple Subject Credential courses meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements for a Preliminary teaching credential. By completing your teaching credential requirements, you will be eligible to be recommended to the CTC. Once cleared, your teaching credential authorizes you to teach in public or private schools in California or to easily transfer your credentials to another state. Competencies include: Multiple Subjects, Art, Biology, Chemistry, English/Language Arts, Foreign Language, General Science, Health, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education and Social Sciences.
Upon completion of the teaching credential program, you will be prepared to:
- Build on prior knowledge, life experiences and interests to engage and support all students in learning
- Create and maintain effective environments for learning by engaging all students in purposeful learning activities
- Present a clear understanding of subject matter and organize instruction for student learning
- Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students that draws upon and values each student’s background, prior knowledge and interests
- Assess student learning by establishing and clearly communicating learning goals for each student
- Reflect on your teaching practice and actively engage in planning your professional development
The Teaching Credential program consists of 26-28 total units, with Fall and Spring term starts.
| Single Subject Credential Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUG-508 Language and Culture in Context | 2 Credits |
| EDUG-524 Foundations in Teaching for Single Subjects | 2 Credits |
| EDUG-526 Instructional Design and Subject Specific Pedagogy for Single Subjects | 4 Credits |
| EDUG-544 Language Acquisition for Secondary Students | 1 Credits |
| Multiple Subject Credential Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDUG-508 Language and Culture in Context | 2 Credits |
| EDUG-509 Foundations in Teaching for Multiple Subjects | 2 Credits |
| EDUG-519 English Language Arts in Elementary Classrooms | 3 Credits |
| EDUG-523 Instructional Design and Subject Specific Pedagogy for Multiple Subjects | 4 Credits |
If you complete your credential program at Vanguard, you’ll only need to complete an additional 12 units to earn the Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction degree.
At Vanguard University, you will experience personalized instruction paired with a strong spiritual foundation that fosters knowledge, cultivates character and deepens faith. Our Christian professor-mentors will prepare you to make meaningful contributions in your profession and community, equipping you to lead a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.
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