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

For all subject matter requirement inquiries, please email Rebecca Ellis, Academic Advisor, rellis22@csudh.edu.