Clear (Induction) Credential Program
UCSD Extension’s Induction program is designed to provide a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning that begins in the teacher’s first years of teaching. This program reflects standards adopted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist Induction Programs.
The State of California mandates that all teachers must hold a valid California Teaching Credential, which authorizes them to provide classroom instruction. Credentials are offered on a preliminary basis. Each new teacher must complete the requirements based upon the preliminary to clear a teaching credential within a specified five year time period in order to remain a K-12 teacher within the California Public Education System. A university sponsored Induction Program is one method for preliminary credential holders to clear their teaching credentials (Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist).
A preliminary teaching credential and employment as an instructor in a California K-12 school are required for admission to the program. A completed application must be on file and the student must receive formal admittance to the program before enrolling in any Induction program courses.
The information below is for the updated program starting in the Fall Quarter of 2021.
Preliminary Single & Multiple Subject Credential
While USCD Extension does not offer a program to earn your Preliminary Single & Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, we do offer courses approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to fulfill the requirements of many Preliminary Single & Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials.
It is strongly advised that you verify the required coursework with the institution you plan to earn your Preliminary Single & Multiple Subject Credential.
Clear Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist Credential
UCSD Extension offers coursework approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to fulfill the requirements of most Clear Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist Teaching Credentials.
Participants must have an application on file prior to enrolling in these courses.
The program provides:
- The required Induction courses
- A Planned Course of Study
- Student advisement and clear credential recommendation upon completion
All candidates must receive a "Pass" grade in each course to be eligible for a formal recommendation to the Commission for a Clear Credential. A "No Pass" in any course will not count toward program requirements for recommendation purposes.
Admission to the program does not guarantee a certain start date. We do make every effort to offer multiple sections of each course. This updated program begins in Fall 2021.
Courses
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Induction Snapshot
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Candidates complete courses corresponding with their mentor's training & support courses. Candidates and mentors are required to meet for at least one hour per week throughout the duration of the program.
Candidate Overview
- # of courses required: 7
- Total units required: 25.5
- Estimated cost: $4,500
- Time to Complete: 2 years
- Delivery: Online
Mentor Overview
- # of courses required: 7
- Total units required: 15
- Estimated cost: $0
- Time to Complete: 2 years
- Delivery: Online
All candidates who wish to receive a Clear - Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist - Teaching Credential are required to:
- Apply to the Induction program.
- Finalize your admission to the program.
- Induction Mentor and/or Partner must be approved and assigned prior to beginning coursework in the program.
- Complete and Pass all the required courses.
- A 'No Pass' grade will require the retaking of the course.
- Submit verification that you have successfully completed any additional requirements indicated on your Planned Course of Study, if any.
- Each candidate may or may not have additional requirements indicated.
- Only items marked with and “X” on your Planned Course of Study are required. Coursework must be completed within 5 years of beginning the program.
- Submit a Request to Recommend directly to UC San Diego Extension.
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Online Applications
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Induction Candidate
The Induction Candidate application is available online. Admissions in on a rolling admission basis so there is no specific application deadline. Each application is reviewed in the order the supporting documentation is received. This includes your official transcript verifying your degree and grade point average that must be submitted directly to the department.
Your Induction Mentor and/or Partner must be approved and assigned prior to formal admission or beginning coursework in the program.
Induction Candidate
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APPLICATION FEE: $0
Induction Mentor
The Site Based Induction Mentor application is available online. Admissions in on a rolling admission basis so there is no specific application deadline. Each application is reviewed in the order received.
Site Based Induction Mentor
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APPLICATION FEE: $0
Site Based Induction Partner
The Site Based Induction Partner application is available online. Admissions in on a rolling admission basis so there is no specific application deadline. Each application is reviewed in the order received.
Site Based Induction Partner
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APPLICATION FEE: $0
University Based Induction Mentor
The University Based Induction Mentor application is available online. Admissions in on a rolling admission basis so there is no specific application deadline. Each application is reviewed in the order received.
University Based Induction Mentor
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APPLICATION FEE: $0
How long does it normally take to process an application?
Applications will be reviewed by a credential analyst. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the Induction Program by mail within 4 weeks of receipt of a completed application. Once an Induction candidate is admitted to the program, detailed information in order to confirm your admission to the program will be sent to you, including a Planned Course of Study. Mentors and Partners will receive an approval via email.
What is the contact information for the Department of Education & Community Outreach if I have a question?
The Department is available email
unexeduc@ucsd.edu and (858) 534-9286. You can expect the fastest response time to an email inquiry.
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Early Completion Option (ECO)
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To exercise the
Early Completion Option (ECO), candidates must hold a preliminary multiple subject, single subject credential, or education specialist credential and be employed in a CA public school.
The intent of the standard is to serve experienced and exceptional candidates. Interested candidates will need to demonstrate prior teaching experience as the teacher of record that they have the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required of all teacher candidates who complete the Induction program. Candidates eligible for ECO may complete the Induction program in an abbreviated manner (one year).
Application Guidelines
# of courses required: 4
Total Units Required: 13.5
Estimated Cost: $2,500
Duration: 1 Year
Delivery: Online
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Formal Recommendation to CCTC
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Request to Recommend
Upon completion of the Induction Program, a UCSD Extension credentials analyst will submit a formal recommendation to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
Details on the process are covered in the Portfolio class.
Only participants who have finalized their admission to the program and completed the entire Induction program are eligible for formal recommendation.
Please review your Planned Course of Study for any additional requirements you may have.
- A completed Credentialing Recommend Request form.
- Official transcript(s) verifying completion of all coursework and requirements on your Planned Course of Study.
- This includes any coursework completed at UCSD Extension.
- The Commission will only send the Recommendation notification to the email address they have on file.Update your email with the Commission prior to submitting the Request to Recommend. UCSD can no longer do so on your behalf.
- Candidates are required to submit a processing fee directly through the Commission’s online recommendation system upon recommendation for their program.
- This fee can be made by credit or debit card only.
- The recommendation email will come from donotreply@ctc.ca.gov