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(209) 667-3357
TeacherEd@csustan.edu

Demergasso-Bava Hall, DBH 330

College of Education, Kinesiology & Social Work

Welcome to the Multiple Subject Credential Program!

Elementary teachers have a unique calling. They need to do more than educate students — they must motivate and captivate. Now, if that sounds like a task suited to you,  you might just have what is needed to teach in elementary school.

Teacher Education at Stanislaus State offers a variety of graduate programs, many of which can be completed in a year, to equip the state’s future K-6 teachers with the keys needed to unlock the potential in children.

The Multiple Subject Credential Program is a gateway for many elementary teachers. It is a 36-unit program that includes clinical practice. The program can be completed in a year (including summer/winter sessions). There are several institutions where aspiring teachers can attain their credential. However, Stanislaus State stands out because of its intended mix of Multiple Subject Credential Program’s affordability, timeliness, convenience, and depth of preparation.

Credential Program Application

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Spring 2026 Application Period

  • Aug. 20 - Sept. 30, 2025
     

Online Application - CalStateApply
 

For application assistance and forms, please contact the Student Success Center.

Program Information

Resources

Clinical Practice for the Multiple Subject Credential Program is completed towards the end of the program (regardless of pathway - student teacher, intern, or potentially employed) and is typically completed in one full semester for a total of 16 weeks (480hrs). Concurrent candidates seeking ESCP and MSCP credentials, are required to complete two (2) semesters of clinical practice. A Placement Application is required for all credential candidates regardless of program or pathway. Clearance by the Office of Field Services is necessary to proceed with placement whether employed, non-employed, or potentially employed. Visit the Clinical Practice webpage for more information.

Fall 2025

  • Placement Application Period: Closed

  • Placement Dates: 8/11/25 - 12/19/25

    • This placement period provides candidates with two extra weeks to make up any missed time torwards the end of the placement assignment, only if needed.

Spring 2026

  • Placement Application Period: 8/20/25 - 9/30/25

  • Placement Dates: TBD

  • Mandatory Orientation: 11/3/25 (Zoom) OR 11/7/25 (In-Person) - TBD

    • Orientation sign-up and details will be provided via email to applicants only. 

 

Clinical Practice Website

 

Fieldwork Forms

 

Submission of Clinical Practice Paperwork for Final Evaluation

At the end of the clinical practice placement, students are responsible for submitting the 600hr log and verification for the 50 miscellaneous hours to the Office of Field Services via email. MSCP University Supervisors are responsible for submitting the following documentation for each Teacher Candidate to the Office of Field Services via email.

  • 6 Formal Lesson Observations (Unless advised otherwise.)
  • 2 Formative Assessments (Unless advised otherwise.)
  • 1 Summative Assessment
  • IDP - Individual (Induction) Development Plan
  • Signature Log - Record of Fieldwork Evaluations and Observations
     

Clinical Practice Website

Submit a Credential Application for Online Recommendation to credentials@csustan.edu. Please DO NOT mail application directly to CCTC. Credential Services will check documents, verify eligibility, and recommend for the credential. Learn more about the process by visiting Credentials website - Upon Completion of a Credential Program

Shannon Panfilio-Padden

Program Coordinator

Dr. Shannon Panfilio-Padden

spanfiliopadden@csustan.edu
DBH 325

Virtual Office Hours:
By Appointment: Email to Book

For pre/in-program advising, please contact your coordinators in the Teacher Education department.

Updated: July 15, 2025