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| Program Advisor |
- Mr. Douglas Stone, Credentialing Coordinator for Secondary Science Education
(714) 278-5637 (2307), McCarthy Hall 629C,
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Scope of Credential (What will I be able to teach when I earn the credential?) |
The California Single Subject Credential qualifies you to teach in California public and private schools. Single Subject Teaching Credentials authorize the holder to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized classes such as those in most middle schools and high schools. However, a teacher authorized for single subject instruction is qualified to teach any subject in his or her authorized field at any grade level-- preschool, grades K-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults.
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| Subject Area |
Courses Authorized |
SCIENCE: Biological Sciences |
All of the courses listed below for Biological Sciences (Specialized) as well as General Science and Integrated Science. |
SCIENCE: Chemistry |
All of the courses listed below for Chemistry (Specialized) as well as General Science and Integrated Science. |
SCIENCE: Geosciences |
All of the courses listed below for Geosciences (Specialized) as well as General Science and Integrated Science. |
SCIENCE: Physics |
All of the courses listed below for Physics (Specialized) as well as General Science and Integrated Science. |
Biological Sciences (Specialized) |
Biological Sciences (Specialized): Life Sciences, Anatomy, Botany, Genetics, Physiology, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science. |
Chemistry (Specialized) |
Chemistry (Specialized): Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Quantitative Analysis/Qualitative Analysis, Nuclear Chemistry, Physical Science-Chemistry. |
Geosciences (Specialized) |
Geosciences (Specialized): Earth Sciences, Astronomy, Cosmology, Geology, Meteorology, Paleontology, Oceanography, Hydrology, Physical-Geoscience, Atmospheric, Climatology, Conservation, Geophysics, Marine Science, Mineralogy, Soil Science. |
Physics (Specialized) |
Physics (Specialized): Quantum Mechanics, Electrical Magnetic Physics, Optical Physics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical (heat and energy) Physics. |
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Establishing Subject Matter Competency |
You may establish Subject Matter Competency in one of three ways. Your method will also determine what you are qualified to teach.
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| Method of Establishing Subject Matter Competency |
Qualifies You to Teach |
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Completion of a Subject Matter Preparation Program in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physics, or Geology. These programs require specific coursework as outlined on the link. |
SCIENCE: Chemistry
SCIENCE: Biological Sciences
SCIENCE: Geosciences
SCIENCE: Physics |
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Completion of a post-baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the requested area, or in a closely related area deemed equivalent by the Commission; or completion of a baccalaureate degree and 30 semester-units or 45 quarter-units of postgraduate coursework in the science area requested, or in a closely related area deemed equivalent by the Commission. For additional information, see Coded Correspondance 03-0100 Addition of Single Subject Teaching Credentials in Foundational-Level Mathematics and in Science (Specialized). |
Chemistry (Specialized)
Biological Sciences (Specialized)
Geosciences (Specialized)
Physics (Specialized) |
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Successful passage of the appropriate California Subject Examination for Teachers in that content area. See the List of Required Examinations for additional information. |
What you may teach depends on the specific tests successfully passed. See below for a list of tests and areas. |
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Subject Matter Area |
CSETs Required |
SCIENCE: Biological Sciences |
#118 Subtest I General Science
#119 Subtest II General Science
#120 Subtest III Concentration Biology |
SCIENCE: Chemistry |
#118 Subtest I General Science
#119 Subtest II General Science
#121 Subtest III Concentration Chemistry |
SCIENCE: Geosciences |
#118 Subtest I General Science
#119 Subtest II General Science
#122 Subtest III Concentration Earth and Planetary Science |
SCIENCE: Physics |
#118 Subtest I General Science
#119 Subtest II General Science
#123 Subtest III Concentration Physics |
Biological Sciences (Specialized) |
#120 Subtest III Concentration Biology
#124 Subtest IV Specialization Biology |
Chemistry (Specialized) |
#121 Subtest III Concentration Chemistry
#125 Subtest IV Specialization Chemistry |
Geosciences (Specialized) |
#122 Subtest III Concentration Earth and Planetary Science
#126 Subtest IV Specialization Earth and Planetary Science |
Physics (Specialized) |
#123 Subtest III Concentration Physics
#127 Subtest IV Specialization Physics |
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