The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, such as the classrooms in most elementary schools. This credential embeds the English Learner Authorization (ELA), which prepares candidates to work with second language learners.

The teacher preparation coursework focuses on preparing effective teachers for urban classrooms. Becoming an effective teacher for an urban setting, including a foundation in social justice and equity, is the focus of all activities, tasks and learning. The candidates complete a program that requires full-time student status, with field experience and student teaching requirements in Sacramento Area districts as well as full-time coursework requirements.