So, I have decided to apply to Graduate School in California and figured that I should also look into what the requirements are to gain your certification there. Being that I will be certified in New Jersey and will have taken the Praxis I was wondering if the credentials would transfer over. This is what I have found out:
In order for a person to become certified to teach multiple subjects in California when prepared out of state and having taught for less than two years the following requirements must be met:
1. Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
2. Basic Skills Requirement. Individuals may be issued a preliminary credential prior to satisfying the basic skills requirement but must complete the requirement within one year of their credential issue date.
3. Comparable teaching credential earned in a state other than California based upon completion of a professional preparation program (or alternative program) in elementary education, including student teaching, taken at a regionally-accredited institution where the program was completed
• The credential does not have to be valid at the time of application
• A photocopy of the out-of-state credential is acceptable verification of this requirement (front and back as applicable)
• The subject area listed on the out-of-state credential authorization must correspond to the subject area sought
• If the out-of-state credential is issued in a subject other than elementary or self-contained teaching, the individual will be issued the preliminary credential but will be required to meet California’s subject matter requirements (see Terms and Definitions) before the clear credential may be issued
Friday, February 13, 2009
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