Social Science Credential Program (Political Science Emphasis)

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science, administered by the Department of History has been approved for the Single Subject credential in Social Science by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. In addition, the department offers two supplementary authorizations for persons who hold a Single Subject teaching credential in another field. These programs are described below.

Supplementary Authorizations for Single Subject Teaching Credential

Comparative Political Systems/International Relations (32 units)

Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential, issued by the state of California, may supplement that credential with an authorization for teaching comparative political systems/international relations at any grade level through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily for adults by completing the following program with a grade of C or higher in each course. For other credential requirements, consult the Charter College of Education.

Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the following courses (32 units):

Required Courses (16 units)

Electives (16 units)

Select two from the following (8 units):

Select one from the following (4 units):

U.S. Government and Civics (34 units)

Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential issued by the state of California may supplement that credential with an authorization for teaching U.S. Government and Civics at any grade level through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily for adults by completing the following program with a grade of C or higher in each course. For other credential requirements, consult the Charter College of Education.

Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the following courses (34 units):

Required Courses (18 units)

Electives (16 units)

Select one from the following (4 units):

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Social Science Credential Program (Political Science Emphasis)

Supplementary Authorizations for Single Subject Teaching Credential

Comparative Political Systems/International Relations (32 units)

Required Courses (16 units)

Electives (16 units)

Select one from the following (4 units):

Select one from the following (4 units):

U.S. Government and Civics (34 units)

Required Courses (18 units)

Electives (16 units)

Select one from the following (4 units):

Select one from the following (4 units):

Select one from the following (4 units):