Subject Matter Review

California Education Code requires that all candidates for a teaching credential must demonstrate they are proficient in the subject matter area of their intended credential

Subject matter proficiency may be demonstrated through one of the following options:

1. Through a major that matches a subject matter in which the commission credentials candidates (see more information below).
2. Passage of a subject matter examination (the California Subject Examination for Teachers or CSET).
3. Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission.
4. Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements.
5. Through a combination of coursework and CSET so that all domains are met.

More information from CTCSubject Matter Chart of Options

Current students: Coursework evaluations are for currently admitted and enrolled credential students. Evaluations conducted by CSUDH College of Education staff are only valid for our general and special education credential programs. If you are an admitted or currently enrolled student and have questions about meeting the subject matter requirement, please email Rebecca Ellis, Academic Advisor, 310-243-2276 or rellis22@csudh.edu.

Prospective students: Unfortunately, we are unable to conduct coursework evaluations for prospective students.  Please register for an upcoming information session to find out about our programs and meeting the subject matter requirement. For your reference, here is an example of CSUDH courses that meet the subject matter requirement for the multiple subject credential and equivalent courses at local community colleges in the South Bay.