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  • Preliminary California Teaching Credential
  • Earn your bachelor’s degree and a preliminary California teaching credential in four years. Or add a master's degree in teaching and earn all three in five years.

    Earn Your Credential

    If you're interested in teaching multiple subjects on the elementary school level, you can earn a credential by participating in a teacher preparation program through the Undergraduate Teacher Education Center. Education: liberal studies majors are also exempt from taking the Multiple Subject California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSETs).

    • Earn your bachelor’s degree and a Preliminary California Teaching credential in four years.

    • Earn two degrees and a Preliminary California Teaching credential in five years.

    • Prepare for a career in special education. Train as a paid intern teacher in a Bay Area school.

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    Need help choosing a teacher preparation program that is right for you? We're here to guide you every step of the way.