BA in English - Junior-Year Integrated (JYI) English Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

The English undergraduate program (offering five concentrations: Literature, Creative Writing, Subject Matter, FYI and JYI, and Honors) caters to students seeking specialization within the broader discipline of English. When declaring their English major, students must select one of these focus areas. For guidance on choosing a concentration or exploring career paths with an English bachelor's degree, consult an English department advisor.
The Four-Year Integrated (FYI) and Junior-Year Integrated (JYI) English Single Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential options equip students for teaching English in secondary education. FYI and JYI combine English subject coursework, general education requirements, and professional training, enabling successful participants to obtain both an English B.A. and a Single Subject English Preliminary Credential—completed in four years for FYI students or as little as two years for JYI students. These programs fulfill California CTC subject matter standards for the English Single Subject Credential.