The Single Subject Credential is offered in the subject areas listed below. Most of the subject areas have subject matter programs that have been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Subject matter competency can be completed either through degree, the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) evalution of coursework aligned to the CTC subject matter domains, or through a combination of coursework and CSET subtests. Completion of a subject matter program as an undergraduate major (or as a returning post-bac student) meets the subject matter competence requirement for the single subject teaching credential. With careful planning, it may be possible for undergraduates to complete the prerequisite and corequisite professional preparation (education) courses concurrent with the major. Candidates should consult the Credential Advisor in their area of interest to develop an efficient program plan.
Art Education (code 110)
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved Art Education Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Course requirements for the SMPP in Art are listed in the Art Department under Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Option in Art Education. Subject matter competence may be met through completion of 30 lower division units and 39 upper division units. Consult with the Single Subject Art Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
Dance Education (code 188)
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination. Consult with the Single Subject Dance Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
English Education (code 120)
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved English Education Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Course requirements for the SMPP in English are listed in the English Department under Bachelor of Arts in English, Option in English Education. Consult with the Single Subject English Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
Health Science (code 130)
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved Health Science Education Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Course requirements for the SMPP in Health Science are listed in the Health Science Department under Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Option in School Health Education. Subject matter competence may be met through completion of 20 lower division units and 45 upper division units. Consult with the Single Subject Health Science Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
World Languages:
(American Sign Language (code 190), Arabic (code 144), Filipino (code 142 ), French (code 152), German (code 153), Italian (code 154), Japanese (code 155), Khmer (code 150), Korean (code 159), Latin (code 156), Mandarin Chinese (code 165), Spanish (code 158), and Vietnamese (code 163))
Subject matter requirements for French, German, Italian, Latin and Spanish may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved World Languages Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Subject matter requirements for American Sign Language, Arabic, Filipino, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Course requirements for the SMPPs in individual World Languages are listed under the Bachelor of Arts requirements in the appropriate department (French, German, Italian, Spanish: Romance, German and Russian Languages Dept.; Latin: Comparative World Literature and Classics Dept.). In each instance, the Bachelor of Arts degree leads to subject matter competence in the language. Consult with the Single Subject World Languages Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
Foundational Level Mathematics (code 166)
Mathematics Education (code 165)
Subject matter requirements for Foundational Level Mathematics may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Subject matter requirements for Mathematics may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved Mathematics Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Course requirements for the SMPP in Mathematics are listed in the Mathematics and Statistics Department under Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Option in Mathematics Education. Subject matter competence may be met through completion of 25 lower units and 36 upper division units. Consult with the Single Subject Mathematics Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information
Music Education (code 170)
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved Music Education Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Course requirements for the SMPP in Music are listed in the Music Department under Bachelor of Music, Option in Music Education. Subject matter competence may be met through completion of 70 units for both choral/vocal and instrumental options. Consult with the Single Subject Music Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
Physical Education (code 175)
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved Physical Education Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
Course requirements for the SMPP in Physical Education are listed in the Kinesiology Department under B.S. in Kinesiology. Option in Physical Education. Subject matter competence may be met through completion of 29 lower division units and 40 upper division units. Consult with the Single Subject Physical Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
Science Education:
Foundational Level General Science (code 167)
(Biological Sciences (code 184) and Chemistry (code 181))
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination. Consult with the Single Subject Science Education Advisor for specific academic advisement and program information.
Social Science Education (code 185)
Subject matter requirements may be met by degree in the exact subject area or through completion of the approved Social Science Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) or through an evaluation of coursework aligned to the subject matter domains or through a combination of coursework and CSET examination.
In order to complete the course work requirements for the SMPP in Social Science, students must complete 39 core units and 15 breadth and perspective units. Consult with the Single Subject Social Science Education Advisor in the History Department for specific academic advisement and program information.
Theater Education (code 189)
Please note, the targeted start date for Theater Education is Fall 2025.
Subject matter competency can be completed either through degree, CSET examination, evaluation coursework aligned to the subject matter domains, or through a combination of coursework and CSET.
