We encourage seniors interested in teaching mathematics as a profession who are majoring in a subject other than mathematics to:
- complete Math 105AB&C**
- your particular math major’s upper division coursework
- * if you are working on the Math for LA: Integrated Pathway or the Math for LA: Joint Math/Ed Pathway, complete Ed 330AB&C, Ed 406, Ed 407, Ed 360AB&C, and Ed 405AB&C
Pedagogical Content Courses
About the Education Coursework
The Education coursework above is the pedagogical coursework required for a CA Teaching Credential. In addition, you will need to complete the EdTPA, a portfolio-like summative assessment. You will be guided through writing your EdTPA in these classes. Finally, the coursework includes 280 of the 600 hours of clinical fieldwork required for a CA Teaching Credential.
Math 105ABC
The Math 105AB&C coursework includes field experience that counts for 20 of the 600 clinical fieldwork hours required for a CA Teaching Credential. Prerequisite: 115A only.
Please note: The prerequisites for Math 105 are in the process of being changed. Please email rojas@math.ucla.edu with questions and/or for a 105 PTE!
Credential Requirements and Pathways
Credential Requirements and Math for LA Pathways
- If you have not done so already, please satisfy the Subject Matter Competence requirement for the CA Teaching Credential by taking the California Subject Exam for Teachers.
- Find more information on our Math for LA Teaching Credential Pathways here
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