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Stanford is an accredited institution that prepares and recommends candidates for California teaching credentials through programs for both elementary and secondary education.
Stanford University is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and is authorized to recommend candidates for credentials. The university offers a complete training program for both Single (Secondary) and Multiple (Elementary) Subject teaching credentials. Upon completion of a Stanford approved program, the credentials allow teachers to serve in California public schools.
Current Stanford undergraduates wishing to complete the requirements for a teaching credential should apply to the coterminal program at the Graduate School of Education opens in a new tab. All other applicants should apply directly to the Stanford Teacher Education Program opens in a new tab (STEP) at the Graduate School of Education.
