Single Subject Credential Programs
California has a two-tier credential structure. A five year preliminary credential is the first credential issued
after an individual meets basic credential requirements. A clear credential is issued when all credential
requirements have been completed. A Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized classes such as those in most middle schools and high schools. However, a
teacher authorized for single subject instruction may be assigned to teach any subject in his or her authorized
fields at any grade level: preschool, grades K–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults. The statutory subjects available for California Single Subject Teaching Credentials are as follows:
- Art
- Biological Sciences (Specialized)
- Business
- Chemistry (Specialized)
- English
- Foundational-Level General Science
- Foundational-Level Mathematics
- Geosciences (Specialized)
- Health Science
- Home Economics
- Languages other than English
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Mandarin
- French
- German
- Korean
- Spanish
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics (Specialized)
- Science: Biological Sciences
- Science: Chemistry
- Science: Geosciences
- Science: Physics
- Social Science