Overview

PROFESSIONAL CLEAR CREDENTIAL FOR HOLDERS OF A RYAN CREDENTIAL WITH CLAD AND AB 1059
(751)
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)

Holders of a Ryan Credential issued after January 1, 1999 may complete one of the following options to qualify for the professional clear credential:
1)  A Commission accredited SB 2042 Professional Teacher Induction program, if available, and the CPR component of the health education requirement if it was not already completed for the preliminary credential
or
2)  District BTSA Program and Health, including appropriate CPR certification, Special Education, Computer Requirements (if not completed for preliminary- plus Advanced Computer Education.)

HED 602 Introductory Health Education: K-12
EXC 625 Exceptional Children in the Classroom
EDT 608 Computer-Based Technology in the Classroom (Level 1 Technology Requirement)
EDT 655 Issues and Trends in Educational Technology (Level II Technology Requirement)*
or
3) Fifth Year of Study (may be completed prior to the issuance of the Preliminary MS/SS Teaching Credential.)**
and
(Health, including appropriate CPR certification, Special Education, Computer Education, if not completed for preliminary plus Advanced Computer Education)
HED 602 Introductory Health Education: K-12
EXC 625 Exceptional Children in the Classroom
EDT 608 Computer-Based Technology in the Classroom (Level 1 Technology Requirement)
EDT 655 Issues and Trends in Educational Technology (Level II Technology Requirement)*

* Candidates who earned a Preliminary Credential prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to fulfill the Level II technology requirement.


PROFESSIONAL CLEAR CREDENTIAL FOR HOLDERS OF A PRELIMINARY 2042 MS/SS TEACHING CREDENTIAL
(749)
(4 courses; 18 quarter units )

Holders of an SB2042 credential issues after August 30, 2004 must complete a commission accredited district teacher induction program. If students' school districts do not offer a teacher induction program they must complete a CL-855 form prior to enrolling in the following courses.

Note: If students possess a SB2042 credential that was not taken post-baccalaureate, an additional 27 quarter units in a defined field of study designed to improve the teachers competence and skills is required for completion of the fifth year of study.

HED 620 Coordinated School Health Programs
EXC 604 Exceptionality and Diversity in the Classroom
EDT 655 Issues and Trends in Educational Technology
*MAT 650 Teaching English Language Learners

PROFESSIONAL CLEAR CREDENTIAL FOR HOLDERS OF AN OUT OF STATE TEACHING CREDENTIAL
(748)

Under three years of experience – see information for Ryan Credential holders

  • Three to four years of experience – BTSA OR approved SB 2042 Professional Teacher Induction program
  • Five years or more of teaching experience – 150 clock hours aligned with the CSTP
  • Plus any additional requirements listed on their document including but not limited to U.S. Constitution, teaching of reading, subject-matter competence, and Basic Skills Requirements

** Fifth Year of Study: Master's degree or coursework consisting of 45 quarter units beyond the baccalaureate degree completed at a regionally accredited IHE in a defined field of study designed to improve the teacher's competence and skills. (This may be completed prior to the issuance of the Preliminary MS/SS Teaching Credential.)
This fifth year course of study must be accredited by a California teacher preparation institution and may be used for one or more of the following purposes:

  • Additional subject-matter preparation, including, but not limited to, pursuit of a master's or higher degree
  • Completion of an accredited program for an advanced or specialized credential
  • In-service training for which college or university credit is given
  • Study undertaken to complete an accredited program of professional preparation
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.