The State of California requires teacher candidates to demonstrate mathematical and pedagogical competence to teach mathematics in one of its public schools. Students interested in a mathematics education career can complete these requirements as an undergraduate.

Undergraduate Opportunities

Subject Matter Competence

We encourage candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics to demonstrate their competence in mathematics by completing:

Notes:

  1. All major coursework must be completed with a grade of Pass or C or higher.
  2. Upon completion of one of the above, students should request a letter verifying their “Subject Matter Competence.” Students applying for teaching positions prior to 100% completion may request an “In Progress” Letter.
Clinical Practice Hours
Pedagogical Competence
US Constitution

Candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics can satisfy the US Constitution requirement by:

  • passing the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam with a score of 3 or higher or
  • taking one of the following UCLA courses based on the United States Constitution: Hist 13A, Hist 13B, Hist 13C, Hist 143A, Hist 143B or Poli Sci 40 or
  • passing the U.S. Constitution Test
Fingerprinting

Candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics may meet the fingerprint requirement for the credential by completing a Live Scan/background check fingerprint with the UCLA Police Department Records Unit. Click here to make an appointment.

Questions

For immediate help:

Visit our “Recommendations by Year“.

To talk with an experienced mathematics educator familiar with Math for LA offerings:

curtiscenter@math.ucla.edu

To talk with a Mathematics degree counselor:

Trisha Tran
Undergraduate Officer
Department of Mathematics
6356 Mathematical Sciences
(310) 206-1286
ugrad@math.ucla.edu