Teaching Credentials Requirements - California Below you will find details on requirements to earn a California teaching credential, including academic and examination requirements Select the type of credential you wish to apply for and the appropriate preparation pathway
Becoming a Teacher in California To teach in California, you will need to earn a credential by completing a Commission-approved teacher preparation program There are several pathways to choose from
Paths to a Teaching Credential | TEACH California Basic skills requirements to earn a California teaching credential: Teacher Credential Requirements — Specific Information We can make it simple with a Career Plan and checklist based on your unique circumstances
What you need to know to become a teacher in California - EdSource To earn a preliminary teaching credential, a teacher must have: A bachelor’s degree Completed an accredited teacher preparation program Completed 600 hours of student teaching Been fingerprinted and passed a background check Taken required tests or completed university-approved coursework
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing California educator licensing, credentialing, enforcement of professional practices, standards for educator preparation and discipline of credential holders