I am a California resident and would like to obtain a credential to teach elementary or secondary school in California. What requirements do I need to complete?

You will need to complete a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, the CBEST, a full teacher preparation program at a California college or university which has a Commission-approved credentialing program, and be recommended to the Commission by that college or university. Since each institution has developed their own program based upon Commission standards, you must speak to the credentialing office at the college or university to find out which specific courses you must complete in order to be recommended by that institution for a credential. Please refer to the Multiple Subject and Single Subject Teaching Credential, and the Institutions of Higher Education Having Approved Programs for California Credentials leaflets for further details.  more