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The California Teaching Credential Specialist

Why not turn your bachelor’s degree into a credential and start on a rewarding career as a teacher in elementary, middle, high school, or special education? We have partnerships with over two-thirds of the school districts in the state of California. Programs can be completed in as few as 12 months. You can do it with Alliant, the Teaching Credential Specialists. 

Why Alliant?

Online,
On Your Time

Our credential programs feature online courses and hands-on training experience, allowing you to tailor your education to your schedule while getting the professional training you will need to teach and excel in your career.

CTC-Approved
Curriculum

Our California Teaching Credential programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), one of the highest standards in the industry, ensuring you are fully qualified as an educator.

Your Path to the
Classroom

Each student’s road to success is unique; that’s why you get to choose your own pathway to earning your credential:

Special Education Teaching

Elementary School Teaching 

Middle & High School Teaching

Our Programs

Preliminary Single Subject
Teaching Credential

At the California School of Education (CSOE), we believe that every classroom should have a qualified teacher at the helm, regardless of where that classroom is. Our Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential Program allows future educators like yourself to specialize within a specific academic subject of expertise in California’s middle and high schools and become the English, math, science, or other teacher who inspires the next generation of students and makes a lasting impact in the classroom.

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Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

This credential program is for those who feel a calling to shape future generations as elementary school teachers in general education. This program prepares you to become a teacher-of-record in any self-contained K-12 classroom within California, offering instruction and leadership while providing a well-rounded and comprehensive education to each and every student in your classrooms.

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I enjoy the individual attention professors can give to each student. I hope that the program and the university will continue to grow, and become a renowned university one day, which it absolutely deserves.

Kwan Pui Alice Chan, CSOE Student

“In my experience with Alliant it was very clear from the start that there was a commitment to education being the great equalizer—and so I feel like I got the tools through my learning at Alliant that are allowing me to become a better teacher and reach out to everyone in my classrooms.”

- Evelyn Serrano

"I have learned so much in the past semesters. In addition to academic knowledge, the cultural diversity of the school has provided a lot of opportunities for me to make friends with people around the globe, and learn a lot about their cultures."

- Alice C.

What Our Students Are Saying

Campus Locations

Online Program

Online Program

Online | Hybrid

• Greater flexibility and convenience than traditional classes

• Classes start year-round so you have the freedom to learn on your schedule

• Hybrid programs available that blend online and campus-based learning

Your Career in

Teaching Begins Today

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Alliant is a private university accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). We are an equal opportunity employer and educator. Please note that not all programs are available at every campus, online, or to residents of every state. For our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please go to our website at www.alliant.edu/consumer-information.

The California Teacher Credentialing programs are approved by the:

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), 1900 Capitol Ave Sacramento, CA

Earn Your Teaching Credentials Online in as Little as 2 years

Scholarship, grant, and financial aid options are available.

Earn Your Teaching
Credentials Online

Make Your Impact. One Student at a Time.

The California Teaching Credential Specialist

Special Education Teaching
Credential

There is a vital need for special education teachers in California’s classrooms. The Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential Degree Program will prepare you to become a special education teacher in K-12 classrooms, as well as within other instructional settings geared for children and adults up to age 22. In this role, you’ll serve as a vital ally to students with mild-to-moderate disabilities and their families.

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