You must have a California Teaching Credential to become a mathematics teacher in a California public school. California has set requirements for this credential that ensure that teachers in every classroom are qualified and ready to teach mathematics to diverse student populations. UCLA offers alternatives for some of these requirements.
California Credential Requirement |
Alternative at UCLA |
Subject Matter CompetenceCandidates musts show “subject matter competence” by achieving a passing score on California’s three-part Subject Examination for Teachers in Mathematics (CSET) or complete a Subject Matter Preparation Program.” |
Subject Matter Preparation ProgramUCLA has a CA approved Subject Matter Preparation Program in Mathematics. Upon completion of this program, students request a letter of completion from the UCLA Mathematics Department which verifies their “Subject Matter Competence.” |
Pedagogical CompetenceCandidates typically complete a year of coursework in a post-baccalaureate CA-approved teacher credentialing program. |
Take and Pass:Math 73SL, Math 74SL, and Math 103ABC to begin accruing these hours as soon as possible. Later, enroll in Math 105ABC and other education coursework as part of Math For LA to complete your 600 hours. |
Clinical CompetenceCandidates must complete 600 hours of supervised clinical practice. |
UCLA’s Math For LAA fast track program to complete some or all of the coursework for a CA Secondary Teaching Credential in Mathematics as an undergraduate. |
US Constitution TestTest based on the United States Constitution and the California State Government |
Take and pass one class from:Hist 13A/B/C – History of the US and its Colonial Origins Hist 151A/B – History of Chicano Peoples Pol Sci 40 – Intro to American Politics |
California Basic Skills RequirementObtain a qualifying score on the CBEST, AP Exams, the SAT, the ACT, the CSU EAP Exam, or CSU Placement exams. |
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FingerprintingCalifornia education code requires that all individuals who seek to obtain California credentials receive fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation |
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