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 “Plan Your Path” (Recommendations by Year) page.

To talk with an experienced mathematics educator familiar with Math for Teaching offerings,

Contact the corresponding teacher based on your last name:

A-M Helen Chan hchan@math.ucla.edu

N-Z Isai Lopez ilopez@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