Credential Courses

Broad CTC Approved Curriculum for Professional Educators

Professional educators will find training in a variety of curricular areas at UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley, including reading methods, mainstreaming, and technology in education. Our credential courses are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and UCSC Education Department.

Courses for Teaching Credential Completion and Renewal

UCSC Extension offers programs for educators seeking to complete the requirements for the RYAN Clear credential, or to meet selected teacher preparation requirements for the SB2042 Preliminary credential. Many of our credential courses are offered online for the convenience of professional educators. As with all programs that meet the specific requirements established by the Commission, candidates who completed their teacher preparation at UCSC Extension must be formally recommended for the credential by UCSC.

Ryan Clear Teaching Credential

We offer courses for the Ryan Clear Teaching Credential. Educators seeking completion of the Ryan Clear Credential should confirm with the administrators of their credential program that these courses meet their program requirements.

Requirements for the Clear Teaching Credential

Individuals who complete a teacher preparation program and receive a Five-Year Preliminary Credential must earn a Clear Credential by completing one of the following three options:

  • Option 1: complete a Commission-approved Professional Teacher Induction Program
  • Option 2: complete a Commission-approved fifth year of study
  • Option 3: complete the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification.

 

Clear Credential Courses to Complete Fifth Year of Study

UCSC Extension offers credential courses that complete the fifth year of study, i.e., Option 2 above, for the Ryan Clear credential only. In addition to completing 30 post-B.A. semester units (45 quarter credits), candidates for the Ryan Clear credential must also verify completing of the following advanced coursework:

  • Health education that includes, but is not limited to, nutrition, the physiological and sociological effects of alcohol, narcotics, and drug abuse; and the use of tobacco
  • Laws, methods, and requirements for providing educational opportunities to special populations in the regular classroom
  • Computer technology including the use of computers in educational setting
  • Teaching English learners.

 

Special Note About Option 2

Option 2 is only available to holders of a Ryan preliminary credential. Holders of the SB 2042 preliminary credential must complete an Induction Program (Option 1 above) for Clear credential eligibility. For more information: program@ucsc-extension.edu

Enrollment Application Information

We encourage you to enroll online and early. There are substantial benefits in doing so:

  • Curriculum changes subsequent to the date your application is received will not affect your course requirements.
  • You will be notified of updates or special opportunities related to the course.

Program Contact

Enroll online now or contact the Education Department for more information: (408) 861-3860
or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.

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How to Enroll

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Course Materials

Refer to your enrollment receipt for specific details about materials for this course. Your course may require one or both of the following types of materials:

Course Readers: Students are responsible for ordering printed course readers through our on-demand course materials service. 

Electronic Course Materials: An electronic version may also be downloaded after logging in to your course website: https://online.ucsc-extension.edu/xsl-portal

For more details on both of these options, visit our course materials page.


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