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English & Modern Languages

English Education Major

The English Education curriculum at Cal Poly Pomona prepares students to enter single subject credential programs and become English teachers at the secondary level. The curriculum is distinct from the Literary Studies option in that it features pedagogy, linguistics, and literacy courses that will better prepare you for a career as a middle school or high school English teacher. 

This information is intended as a general outline of the English Education major option. For a detailed list of requirements, including GE requirements, please consult the Curriculum linked under Important Links. Contact the English Education coordinator, Dr. Alison Baker (abaker@cpp.edu), with questions.

  1. What courses are required?
  2. When do I apply for the credential program? 
  3. How do I apply for 六色网’s credential program?
  4. What state-level requirements must be met for the credential application?
  5. When can I apply?
  6. What are the minimum GPA requirements for credential admission?
  7. What support is available to me as a pre-credential student?
  8. Can I start taking credential courses early?
  9. What is the difference between a credential and a master's degree?

 

1. What courses are required?

If you are a new major this year, see the , which lists Major/Option courses and General Education requirements.

If you started the major in an earlier year, see the Curriculum requirements for the academic year you began the major.

Note for students on earlier curriculum years: the Single Subject Credential Directed Coursework/CSET courses are recommended but not required to graduate.

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2. When do I apply for the credential program?

You should apply during the semester you graduate. The credential is a post-baccalaureate program, so you must have your bachelor's degree before you enter. Here is quick reference:

  1. If you are graduating in fall, you can apply to start the credential beginning the following spring (Sept. 15 application deadline) or summer (Feb. 1 application deadline).
  2. If you are graduating in spring, you can apply to start the credential beginning the following fall (Apr. 1 application deadline) or spring (Sept. 15 application deadline).

Of course, you can also take time off and return to the credential program when you are ready.

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3. How do I apply for 六色网’s credential program?

Application to the Single Subject Credential program is through the Education department, and the most up-to-date information is on its website. There are two key steps: 

  1. Apply online for entrance to Graduate Studies through  Click “apply online“ and then “graduate admissions.“ There is a $70 application fee, and you can apply to waive it.

  2. File a complete application with the Education department, following these steps to complete the admissions packet. We recommend spending 4-6 weeks to compile all documents. For assistance, contact Jennifer Garcia, Credential Analyst.

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4. Which state-level requirements must be met for the credential application?

See the full application here. There are several important requirements you need to be aware of as a potential credential applicant.

  1. Meet the Basic Skills requirement. There are a , including taking and passing the , qualifying ACT and SAT scores, or getting a B- or higher on qualifying coursework. In AB 130, the state defines this coursework as:

    • For reading proficiency: a course in critical thinking, literature, philosophy, reading, rhetoric, or textual analysis.
    • For writing proficiency: a course in composition, English, rhetoric, written communication, or writing.
    • For mathematics proficiency: a course in algebra, geometry, mathematics, quantitative reasoning, or statistics.
  2. Meet the Subject Matter Competency requirement. There are , including the . With the passing of AB 130, all students graduating with a degree in English will meet the requirement for a single subject credential program in English, as the degree name matches the credential name. This includes students in all three options of the English degree at Cal Poly Pomona. 
  3. Meet the Early Field Experience (EFE) requirement. Complete 45 hours of relevant field experience within four years of your application. Examples of relevant experiences include volunteering in a classroom, conducting field observations for a course, substitute teaching, working as an after school program aide, working with scouts, and coaching. For more information, review the form on the application website. Your EFE hours should be as directly relevant to your future classroom age and focus as possible. 
  4. Get screened for TB. This can be done anywhere, but we recommend going to Student Health Services, as it is convenient and inexpensive.

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5. When can I apply?

Students can apply to the Single Subject Credential Program in English for the Fall or Spring semesters. The standing dates are:

  • September 15 for Spring admission
  • February 1 for S