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 Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree

A Bachelor's Degree from any accredited university is required for all credentials. Please visit https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index.jsp for more information.

The following chart lists typical college majors to choose depending on the type of teaching desired.  However, the CSET can be taken in any subject regardless of subject area of the Bachelor's degree.

Type of Credential
Typical Authorized Teaching Subjects
Suggested College Major
Multiple Subject
Elementary School
 
Liberal Arts/Liberal Studies
Urban Learning
Art
Art
Drawing
Ceramics
Art
Business
Business
Economics
Keyboarding
Business
Education Specialist
Special Education
Liberal Arts/Liberal Studies
Urban Learning
English
English
Literature
Composition
Drama
English
Health Science
Health
Health
Kinesiology
Life Science
Home Economics
Child Development
Parenting
Clothing
Foods
Home Economics
Industrial and Technology Education
Computers
Wood Shop
Auto Shop
Metal Shop
Information Technology
or
specific subject
Languages other than English (will specify language)
Foreign Language
Language to be taught:
Spanish
French
Japanese, etc.
Mathematics
Math
Accounting
Mathematics
Music
Band
Choir
Music
Music
Physical Education
PE
Coaching sports
Dance
Aerobics
Kinesiology
Science: Biological Science
Biology
Life Science
Marine Biology
Physiology
Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Physics or Geology
Science: Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Science: Geosciences
Earth Science
Geology
Environmental Science
Geology
Environmental Science
Science: Physics
Physics
Astronomy
Physics
Social Studies
History
Government
Economics
History or Political Science

Note:  In lieu of the CSET exam, individuals seeking a single subject credential may have their Bachelor's degree courses qualify for a subject-matter waiver if pre-approved.

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 US Constitution Requirement

All credential candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the US Constitution and California Government. This requirement is typically met by a Political Science course needed to complete a Bachelor's Degree at most California accredited universities. An optional test is available for those whose course of study did not include this requirement.
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 Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts

Individuals with degrees awarded by universities or institutions outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated.

Career Ladder members pay $25.00 of the evaluation fee, while the Career Ladder subsidizes the remaining amount charged by IERF. Career Ladder participants with a Bachelor's Degree or higher can request an application from the Career Ladder Office.

Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts is done by IERF (International Education Research Foundation, Inc.)
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