SF State's Liberal Studies Accelerated Teacher Education Program

You Can Be An Elementary School Teacher in 4 1/2 Years!

Enrolling in this program allows you to: • Take the appropriate courses to become a well-prepared elementary school teacher and prepare for the CSET • Earn the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies • Begin a preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in your senior year. • Meet all university graduation and credential requirements in an accelerated program! Special Benefits • Assigned advisor-from the Elementary Education department • Field experiences arranged for you in the San Francisco Unified School District Requirements •Phase I: Complete specified coursework (approximately 61 units), earn a minimum GPA of 2.75 and pass CBEST •Phase II: Complete specified coursework (approximately 31 units), earn a minimum GPA of 2.75, pass JEPET, pass all three subsets of CSET (Parts I, II, III), and apply to the credential program •Phase III: Complete specified elementary education courses with a GPA of 3.0 and pass RICA •To express interest in this program, contact the Liberal Studies Office. Attend New Student Orientation this summer to get advising and enroll correctly.