Course requirements for the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program, in conjunction with a teaching credential program, lead to a single subject teaching credential.

In most majors, candidates for this credential normally fulfill the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program by completing the appropriate education option in the major. In addition to the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program, completion of an additional teacher credential program is required to qualify for a California teaching credential. Information for prerequisites and other admission requirements to professional education (credential) programs is available through the School of Education.

Your department credential advisor is responsible for verifying that the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program has been completed. If you are interested in obtaining a teaching credential, confer with the appropriate credential advisor early in your studies. Department credential advisors can assist you in planning an educational program that meets both major and credential requirements.

Subject matter preparation requirements are governed by state legislative action and approval of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Requirements may change between catalogs. Please consult with your department credential advisor for the most current information.

If you are interested in teaching any of these subjects, you should choose the corresponding program.

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Agriculture	Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science, Option in Agricultural Science and Education
Art	Bachelor of Arts in Art, Option in Art Education
English	Bachelor of Arts in English, Option in English Education and Minor in Secondary Language Arts
Mathematics	Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Option in Mathematics Education
Music	Bachelor of Arts in Music, Option in Music Education
Physical Education	Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education Teacher Education
Science: Biology	Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
Science: Chemistry	Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, or Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Science: General Foundational Level	Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Science Education Option
Science: Physics	Bachelor of Science in Physics, Option in Applied Physics
Social Science	Bachelor of Arts in History, Social Science Pre-Credential Option or Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Option in Multidisciplinary Studies
Spanish	Bachelor of Arts in Spanish