To earn a teaching credential in California, it is necessary to verify subject matter competency in one of the following ways:
Pass the appropriate subject matter examination approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
Complete a CCTC-approved subject matter program, major or its equivalent or graduate degree in each core subject area.
For further information please contact: Rosemarie Bonacker, Ph.D., Program Facilitator at 714-966-4056 or by email: rbonacker@ocde.us.
You may also contact Lucy McGinley, Senior Administrative Assistant at 714-708-5887 or by email: lmcginley@ocde.us.
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