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Santa Clara University - School of
Education & Counseling Psychology
Basic Skills & Subject Matter Competence

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​​California provides guidance on evidence to demonstrate basic skills and subject matter competence. Credential candidates can demonstrate subject matter competence in one of five ways:

  1. Pass all subtests of the CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers) exam. 
  2. Provide documentation of completion of a CTC-approved subject matter waiver program or coursework in content areas.
  3. 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.
  4. Successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with the following, as applicable:
    • For single subject credentials, a major in one of the subject areas in which the commission credentials candidates.
    • For multiple subject credentials, a liberal studies major or other degree that includes coursework in the content areas.
  5. A combination of the methods above to meet all domains of the subject matter requirements.