Pathway to the Elementary (Multiple Subjects) Teaching Program
The AMCS Multiple Subjects Pathway is designed to provide students with the qualifications to apply to the Elementary (i.e. Multiple Subjects) Teaching Credential Program. Students who follow this plan will earn an AMCS Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as be prepared to apply to the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Program.
Sample Four‑Year Plan
Total Semester Units: 121
Freshman Year: 30 units
| Fall Semester (17 units) |
Spring Semester (16 units) |
| ENGL 101 (A2) (4) |
AMCS 225 (C2) (4) |
| MATH 150 (B4) (3) |
PHIL 101 (A3) (4) |
| CHEM, PHYS or ASTR (B1) (3) |
BIOL 110 (B2) (4) |
| AMCS 210 (D1) (4) |
EDUC 250 (3) |
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AMCS 395 or EDUC 295 (1) |
SOPHOMORE YEAR: 29 Units
| Fall Semester (14 Units) |
Spring Semester (15 Units) |
| AMCS 350 (C2) (4) |
HIST 251 (D3) (3) |
| GEOL 110 or GEOG 204 (B3) (3) |
ArtH, THAR or MUS (C1) (3) |
| MATH 300A (3) |
POLS 200 (D4) (3) |
| HIST 201 (D2) (3) |
AMCS 392 (C1) (4) |
| AMCS 395 or EDUC 295 (1) |
AMCS 395 or EDUC 295 (2) |
JUNIOR YEAR: 32 Units
| Fall Semester (17 Units) |
Spring Semester (15 Units) |
| AMCS 445 (4) |
KINS 400 (3) |
| MATH 300B (3) |
AMCS 360 (C2) (4) |
| EDEC 420 (E) (3) (see note 1) |
AMCS 431 (4) |
| AMCS 475 (or other D5) (4) |
Elective (4) |
| Elective (3) |
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Take the CSET: Multiple Subjects Exam the Summer after Junior Year (see note 2) |
SENIOR YEAR: 30 Units
| Fall Semester (14 Units) |
Spring Semester (16 Units) |
| AMCS 480 (4) |
AMCS 355 (C3) (4) |
| EDUC 417 (D1) (3) (see note 1) |
Electives (12) |
| EDMS 470 (3) (see note 3) |
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| Elective (4) |
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Apply for Credential Program Fall of Senior Year |
| 121 Total Units |
Notes
- Pre-requisite for the Multiple Subjects Credential program.
- Multiple Subject candidates must provide verification that they have passed or have registered to take the CSET: Multiple Subjects (3 subtests) plus Writing section exam with their application to the credential program. The written requirement is met if you have passed the CBEST exam.
- Co-requisite for the Multiple Subjects Credential program. AMCS 445 may substitute for EDMS 470. Talk with your advisor for details.
