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For People with Experience

  • If you have at least 3 years of experience teaching at the elementary or secondary level in a private school you may be eligible for a preliminary California credential


  • If you have teaching experience in another state or country, you may be able to apply for a preliminary credential in California. To find out, you must answer some questions about yourself in the Make and Follow Your Plan section.


  • If you have Peace Corps teaching experience new browser window icon, it may be accepted in lieu of the teacher preparation program requirement for the Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential.


  • If you have experience in a career other than teaching, you must still meet all of the basic requirements for a credential even though you may have an advanced degree.

 

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