CA Credential Requirements
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 Options
Subject Matter Competence
Candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics can demonstrate their competence in mathematics by completing:
- a Mathematics Department or Statistics major, or
- our CA-approved Subject Matter Preparation Program.
Notes:
- All major coursework must be completed with a grade of Pass or C or higher.
- Upon completion of the Subject Matter Preparation Program, 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
Candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics can complete the required 600 hours of supervised clinical practice in a variety of courses here at UCLA including:
Candidates can complete their remaining hours in one of one of our joint credential programs with the UCLA School of Education.
Pedagogical Competence
Candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics can complete the pedagogical coursework requirements for a CA Secondary Teaching Credential in Mathematics by completing one of our joint credential programs with the UCLA School of Education.
US Constitution
Candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics can satisfy the US Constitution requirement by:
- passing the U.S. Constitution Test 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.
California Basic Skills
Candidates for a CA Single Subject Credential in Mathematics can meet the California Basic Skills Requirement by earning a qualifying score on:
- the CBEST test of basic reading and mathematics skills or another eligible state exam,
- an AP Exam,
- the SAT,
- the ACT,
- the CSU EAP Exam, or
- the CSU Placement exams.
Note:
UCLA CalTeach will reimburse your CBEST fees upon receipt of your passing score. Please contact cateach@chem.ucla.edu for more information.
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:
To talk with a Mathematics degree counselor:
Trisha Tran
Undergraduate Officer
Department of Mathematics
6356 Mathematical Sciences
(310) 206-1286
ugrad@math.ucla.edu
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