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Liberal Studies

The major for future elementary school teachers.

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Middle School Options

Students interested in being certified to teach both elementary school (multiple subjects) and a single subject at the middle school level should choose the middle school option in the subject area that they intend to teach in middle school. To learn more about the process of earning certification to teach both elementary and middle school, see the Middle School Option page of this website or visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.

download pdfThe specific content areas a student can pursue a middle school authorization in are grouped below by general content area with a link to a pdf file listing the specific requirements of each specific middle school authorization.

Language Arts
Literature
Linguistics
Spanish [recommended for students interested in Bilingual Education]

Social Science
Social Science

Math and Science
Math
Science

Visual and Performing Arts
Studio Art
Theatre