Become a Teacher in California

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• California Teacher Certification - Program Information
  
  
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With a population of over 37 million (more people than Canada!), California is a driving force in the U.S. Whether you like the culture of world-class cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, or beautiful, snow-covered mountains for skiing and climbing, California offers you more than any other state.

If you're thinking of a teaching career, learn how to become a teacher in California. With its average teacher salary of $63,860,* California is truly a great place to become a teacher.

Future California Teachers:
If you're thinking of teaching in California, you'll need the following prerequisites**:

• Earn a bachelor's degree and complete a teacher education program that includes student teaching
• Meet the Basic Skills Requirement and demonstrate subject-matter competency
• Complete the following additional courses:

Developing English Language Skills

Foundational Computer Technology

U.S. Constitution

As you can tell, California takes the education of its children seriously. If you think you'd like to become a teacher in California, get more details on California teacher credentials.

Whether you want to teach early childhood education, elementary, or secondary school, and prefer English, special education, science, ESL or another subject, California has teaching opportunities for you.

Request information from the associate's, bachelor's or master's degree programs below, and start your teacher training today.

Current California Teachers and School Administrators:
If you are currently a teacher in California or a school administrator, learn how to enhance your career with additional teacher training or administration degrees. Not only will you earn more money with an advanced degree, but you'll also be able to apply your newly acquired skills and knowledge in your school or district. When you improve student performance, everyone benefits: your students, your school and your community.

Get information about California teacher credentialing, bachelor's degrees, master's and doctorates.

California Teachers in Demand:
Due to teacher shortages in certain regions and subjects, the California Department of Education offers incentive programs to college students to become teachers:**

• A Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• A $20,000 incentive for teaching in high-priority schools
• The Extra Credit Teacher Home Purchase Program, with tax credits or reduced interest rates

Learn more about teacher training programs, and become a teacher in California today!

Sources: * National Education Association, **Teach California