Teacher Candidate Resources
University of Redlands provides a multi-faceted teacher preparation program, combining coursework and field experiences to prepare future educators.
Teacher candidates
After successful completion of the required course work and program requirements, students advance to student teaching or a teaching internship.
The regulations and requirements of our teacher education program are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). All teacher credentials candidates must demonstrate competency in their specific subject matter area prior to student teaching and the teaching seminar.
Fieldwork pathways
Explore detailed information about early fieldwork and the fieldwork pathways, including eligibility criteria, application instructions, and what to expect for each option.
Fieldwork resources
The University of Redlands must have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the fieldwork site before you can begin. Please review our Active Partnership List to determine whether a partnership is in place with your potential site.
If you are seeking a site outside of this list, please be aware, it can take up to 3 months to establish these partners. To begin the process of requesting a partner that is not currently on the Active Partnership List, please fill out the Partnership Interest Form.
Review the process to apply and fieldwork application deadlines on the fieldwork pathways pages for Student Teaching, Teaching Internship, and Teacher Residency.
All teacher candidates will complete either student teaching, a teaching internship, or a residency as the culminating fieldwork experience for their program. The minimum number of hours required during the fieldwork experience differs by credential program.
| Credential Program | Pre-Fieldwork Hours | Fieldwork Hours (14-Week Placement) | Minimum Total Fieldwork Experience Hours |
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| Mild to Moderate Support Needs | 200 hours* | 400 hours | 600 hours |
| Multiple Subject | 40 hours | 560 hours | 600 hours |
| Single Subject | 40 hours | 560 hours | 600 hours |
| Dual Credential | 200 hours* | 560 hours | 760 hours |
*Hours are allocated between general education and special education settings. Learn more on the Early Fieldwork page.
The fieldwork handbooks contain information about the policies, processes, and procedures related to fieldwork. Since policies change over time, the fieldwork handbooks are updated every academic year.
The fieldwork-related documents and forms below will be used by students before and during fieldwork.
Credentialing resources
Students must complete all listed requirements before a credential recommendation:
- Completed credential application
- Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution*
- Evidence of Basic Skills Requirement*
- Current Certificate of Clearance issued by CTC*
- Evidence of Subject Matter Competency
- Evidence of the U.S. Constitution requirement
- RICA passed (multiple subject and EDSP/MMSN students only)
- All CalTPA cycles passed (single subject, multiple subject, and EDSP/MMSN students only)
- TPE portfolio passed (EDSP/MMSN students only)
- Valid CPR certificate (infant, child, and adult)
- All teacher-prep coursework completed and grades posted
- Clear student account of all registration/financial holds on account. Holds are indicated in the top right corner of the Student Planning screen.
- Health Education and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Requirement. May be completed by School of Education workshop (Only required for EDSP candidates who completed EDSP 616 and/or EDSP 625 prior to Fall 2022).
* Submitted during the admissions process
MMSN Credential: Students who began an education specialist program in Summer 2022 or after will obtain a Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Education Specialist credential. Meanwhile, students who began an education specialist program in Spring 2022 or prior will obtain a Mild/Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist credential.
The credential recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is a multi-step process. Submission of the credential application will initiate the credential review and recommendation process. This process is initiated by the student.
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The applicant will review the credential requirements to ensure all requirements have been met. Please see a complete list of requirements below. The applicant should contact the Office of Licensures and Credentialing with any questions about the requirements or process.
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The applicant will complete the credential application. The credential application will initiate the credential review process by the Office of Licensures and Credentialing.
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The University of Redlands will submit the information necessary to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to recommend the applicant for the credential. This process generally takes 2-3 weeks.
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Applicants will receive an email notification when a recommendation is submitted. This email will come to the email address the applicant has their CTC Educator Profile set up with. The applicant will be able to complete and pay for the credential immediately. The payment process must be completed within 90 days, or the credential will be purged and a new recommendation will need to be submitted. Applicants are responsible for updating contact information on the CTC's educator portal.
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The CTC will process the University’s recommendation and grant the credential within 10 business days. You will not receive a printed document from the CTC when your credential is issued. The website is the official site for all credentials and permits. You can print a copy of your credential from the CTC website. |
Current students may submit their intern and preliminary credential requests using the Teaching Credential Application.
Students who no longer have access to their University of Redlands account should reach out to the Office of Licensures and Credentialing to request a paper application.
Multiple and Single Subject
Teacher candidates earning a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential will have the following authorization included in their Preliminary Credential when recommended to CTC.
English Learners Authorization (authorization code ELAM or ELAS)
The following instructional services may be provided to English learners within the specialty area(s) and grade/age level authorization of this document: (1) English language development defined as instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English defined as instruction in a subject area, delivered in English, that is specially designed to meet the needs of limited-English-proficient students. This English learner authorization also covers classes taught on the basis of other valid, non-emergency credentials or permits held within the settings or content/specialty area(s) listed at the grade or age levels authorized.
Education Specialist
Teacher candidates earning an Education Specialist credential will have the following authorizations included in their Preliminary Credential when recommended to CTC.
Mild to Moderate Support Needs (authorization code R3MN) - For students who began their program in Summer 2022 or after
The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students’ access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to students with mild to moderate support needs related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and traumatic brain injury; in kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, grades 1-12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (authorization code R3MM) - For students who began their program in Spring 2022 or earlier
This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairment, and emotional disturbance, in kindergarten, grades 1 - 12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Authorization (authorization code AAAS)
The autism spectrum disorders added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of autism across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.
English Learners Authorization (authorization code ELAE)
The following instructional services may be provided to English learners within the specialty area(s) and grade/age level authorization of this document: (1) English language development defined as instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English defined as instruction in a subject area, delivered in English, that is specially designed to meet the needs of limited-English-proficient students. This English learner authorization also covers classes taught on the basis of other valid, non-emergency credentials or permits held within the settings or content/specialty area(s) listed at the grade or age levels authorized.
Once Single Subject and Multiple Subject teacher candidates have received their Preliminary Teaching Credential, they may apply directly with the CCTC to receive an additional teaching credential or content area.
Teacher candidates must meet subject matter competency for the second credential.
Multiple Subject Credential Examinations
Single Subject Credential Examinations
Additionally, teacher candidates will need to complete a content/subject-specific methodology course that is approved by CCTC. The University of Redlands multiple subject methodology course requirement can be met through the University of Redlands. The single subject methodology course requirement cannot be met through the University of Redlands. However, the CTC provides a list of institutions that teacher candidates can do this through.
Teacher candidates will go through the CCTC to process the credential recommendation. Instruction for that process can be found under "How to Apply" on the CTC's Adding a Teaching or Content Area web page
Learn more about additional authorizations and teaching areas from the CCTC.
Program resources
The coursework and the field experience segments of the program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Pathways are recommended for timely program completion. The following pathways are for students who started their program in Fall 2022 and after.
Master's + Credential
- MALT Multiple Subject Pathway
- MALT Multiple Subject, Teacher Resident Pathway
- MALT Single Subject Pathway
- MALT Single Subject, Teacher Resident Pathway
- MALT Education Specialist Pathway
- MALT Education Specialist, Teacher Resident Pathway
- MALT Education Specialist-Online Pathway
Credential Only
- Preliminary Teaching Credential Multiple Subject Pathway
- Preliminary Teaching Credential Multiple Subject, Teacher Resident Pathway
- Preliminary Teaching Credential Single Subject Pathway
- Preliminary Teaching Credential Single Subject, Teacher Resident Pathway
- Preliminary Teaching Credential Education Specialist Pathway
- Preliminary Teaching Credential Education Specialist, Teacher Resident Pathway
Dual Credential
Bachelor's + Credential
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Undergraduate
The coursework and the field experience segments of the program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Pathways are recommended for timely program completion. The following pathways are for students who started their program in Summer 2022 or before.
Masters + Credential
- MALT Multiple Subject Pathway
- MALT Single Subject Pathway
- MALT Education Specialist Pathway
- MALT Education Specialist-Online Pathway