About the course

The Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Option offers an excellent curricular pathway to students interested in a career in elementary or middle school teaching (grades K-8). Coursework is selected to address the seven core subject matter areas of the K-8 curriculum (Reading, Language & Literature, History & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Visual & Performance Arts, Human Development, and Physical Education), including all general education and breadth of study requirements. In addition, students choose an Area of Focus module that explores one of these subject matter areas in greater depth, or Bilingual Spanish.

　　Also see the other option in Liberal Studies

　　Liberal Studies, B.A.– Integrated Teacher Education Program Option (ITEP)

　　Subject Matter Competence and CSET Waiver

　　In order to apply to a Multiple Subject Credential program, students must satisfy subject matter requirements as established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Students graduating with a B.A. in Liberal Studies, in either the ITEP or ESM option, will automatically have satisfied the subject matter requirements for Multiple Subject, which means that they do not need to take the Multiple Subject California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSETs) I-III. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2024	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2025	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2025	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2026	San Marcos

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - San Marcos

High school/secondary school graduate or equivalent.

　　Equivalent of a B (3.0) grade point average

　　SAT or ACT recommended but not required

　　Satisfy English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement for admission purposes with ONE of the following:

　　TOEFL score of 61 iBT with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14.

　　IELTS overall band score of 5.5, writing score no lower than 5.5 and no section score below 5.0

　　Attended a high school where English was the principal language of instruction for 3 years (confirm with our International Admissions Office to see if your school is eligible). Conditional admission is available through our language program if you do not have a passing IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English score. The minimum GPA required for conditional admission is 2.7.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - San Marcos. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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