Subject Matter Preparation Information

To teach science or mathematics at the high school level, a single subject credential is required. There are three pathways to the credential: the two-semester regular program; the Canada College pathways program; and the employed teacher intern program.

The Credential program does not provide further preparation in a subject area. Knowledge of the subject should be mastered before beginning a credential program. There are two ways applicants can prove their competency:

1. Passing the required exams.
2. Completing an Approved Subject Matter Competency Program.

Because the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has revised the subject matter competency requirements, SFSU is preparing new program requirements. Once the new programs are approved by the CCTC, the current program requirements will be phased out. It is important that you meet with an advisor regularly, to keep abreast of the changing requirements.

The science subject matter competency requirements advisors are:

• Biology: Profs. Antipa, Carnal, Pasion, Uy, and Williams.
• Chemistry: Prof. Palmer.
• Geosciences: Prof. Caskey.
• Physics: Prof. Lockhart.