Single-Subject Credential Prerequisites Program | CSUF

How do I Finish My Single-Subject Credential Prerequisites at CSUF?

Need your teaching credential prerequisites?

Complete them online with the Prerequisite Courses for Single-Subject (PCSS) Program at Cal State Fullerton!

The PCSS Program is a fully online program that lets you complete all your teaching-credential prerequisites and prepares you to enter a teaching credential program.

For information about admission requirements for the Single-Subject Credential Program, click here and attend an overview.

CSUF Single-Subject Credential Prerequisites Courses

Whether you’re fresh out of your degree program and looking to teach, contemplating a career change or just want to see what teaching is like, these classes will help you learn what you need to know before taking the next step.

EDSC 310 The Teaching Experience: Participation

EDSC 320 Adolescent Development

EDSC 330 Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools in Secondary Education

EDSC 340 Diversity in Secondary Schools

Note: Referral Codes and/or other discounts are not eligible for this program/courses.

What are the Spring 2026 Important Dates & Deadlines?

Deadline to Drop without W and 65% refund	Last Date to Withdraw with W and 65% refund	Deadline to Withdraw with W
Tuesday, February 17, 2026	Tuesday, February 24, 2026	Monday, March 30, 2026