• Dr. Michael Ray, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages and Literature, 714-278-5347, H850F
• Dr. Reyes Fidalgo, Professor, Modern Languages and Literature, 714-278-4563, H-810C
• See also Modern Languages and Literature Faculty

Scope of Credential (What will I be able to teach when I earn the credential?)

The Single Subject Teaching Credential in Languages Other than English authorizes an individual to teach languages other than English in departmentalized classrooms.  The holders of this credential may teach at any grade level, but the great majority of classes in languages other than English occur in grades seven through twelve.  Languages taught include Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and American Sign.

California State University Fullerton offers the Single Subject Credential in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

Subject Matter Preparation Program

• French
• German
• Japanese
• Spanish

California Subject Examination for Teachers

You may also establish Subject Matter Competency through successful passage of the appropriate California Subject Examination for Teachers in that content area.  The table below identifies the specific subtests for each language area.

Language	CSETs Required
French	#148 Subtest I French: General Linguistics, Linguistics of the Target Language #149 Subtest II French: Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions, Cultural Analysis and Comparisons #150 Subtest III French: Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension, Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension, Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression
German	#151 Subtest I German: General Linguistics, Linguistics of the Target Language #152 Subtest II German: Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions, Cultural Analysis and Comparisons #153 Subtest III German: Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension, Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension, Language and Communication: Written Expression, Language and Communication: Oral Expression
Japanese	#157 Subtest I Japanese: General Linguistics, Linguistics of the Target Language #158 Subtest II Japanese: Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions, Cultural Analysis and Comparisons #159 Subtest III Japanese: Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension, Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension, Language and Communication: Written Expression, Language and Communication: Oral Expression
Korean	#160 Subtest I Korean: General Linguistics, Linguistics of the Target Language #161 Subtest II Korean: Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions Cultural Analysis and Comparisons #162 Subtest III Korean: Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension, Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension, Language and Communication: Written Expression, Language and Communication: Oral Expression
Spanish	#145 Subtest I Spanish: General Linguistics, Linguistics of the Target Language #146 Subtest II Spanish: Literary and Cultural Texts and Traditions, Cultural Analysis and Comparisons #147 Subtest III Spanish: Language and Communication: Listening Comprehension, Language and Communication: Reading Comprehension, Language and Communication: Written Expression Language and Communication: Oral Expression

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