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Sophomore Non-Math Majors

We encourage sophomores interested in teaching mathematics as a profession who are majoring in a subject other than mathematics to:

take the Math 74 SL* seminar
complete Math 32B, 33A, 33B, and 115A
if you haven’t already, complete the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)** required for a CA Teaching Credential
if you are interested in completing the Math for LA: Integrated Pathway, be sure to apply before Fall of your junior year

*Math 74SL: Mathematics and Pedagogy for Teaching Elementary Mathematics

Explore K-5 mathematics from a professional perspective. Practice effective teaching strategies for all learners. Discuss current research and standards in math education. Complete field work in a local elementary school. Prerequisite: None. This field experience counts for 20 of the 600 clinical fieldwork hours required for a CA Teaching Credential.

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** About the CBEST:

The CBEST is a test of basic skills which all candidates applying for a CA Teaching Credential must pass. How students can satisfy the requirement:

take the CBEST, register online at: CA Basic Educational Skills Test
SAT (taken before March 2016) score of 500 or higher on the Critical Reading section along with score of 550 or higher on the Mathematics section
SAT (taken after March 2016) score of 560 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section along with score of 570 or higher on the Mathematics section
ACT score of 22 or higher on the English section along with a score of 23 or higher on the Mathematics section
College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations: a score of 3 or higher on the College Board AP English exam and AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam