CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS
The Ryan Act, enacted in July, 1970, established regulations for credentials for all public
school personnel. Programs that have been approved as of Fall, 1993, are included in this
Bulletin. Further details about these programs and information regarding other more
recently adopted regulations will be in the Credential Programs Bulletin published in the
summer of 1994.
TYPES OF CREDENTIALS
The types of credentials provided for under the Ryan Act are:
TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Multiple Subject Instruction
- Multiple Subject Instruction with Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Language and Academic
Development Emphasis in Cantonese or Spanish
- Multiple Subject Instruction with Early Childhood Education Emphasis
- Multiple Subject Instruction with Middle Level Emphasis
Single Subject Instruction
- Single Subject Instruction with Middle Level Emphasis
Designated Subjects in Adult or Vocational Education
Specialist Instruction
SCHOOL SERVICES CREDENTIALS
Administrative Services
Clinical Rehabilitative Services
Pupil Personnel Services
STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE
The College of Education has recently instituted the Student Services Office, designed to
inform and assist students in fulfilling application procedures, meeting program
requirements, and maintaining student records. At present, these services are available
only to applicants for the Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs. The Student
Services Office is located in Burk Hall 130 (338-7038.)