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| Teaching License | California has an economy as big as many countries. In addition it has one of the largest education systems in the world and as a result needs good teachers. Make use of the following tips to get your teaching credential in California.
 Visit the website of the California State Department of Education as your main resource. Check it and request informational booklets for the credential level you want.
Complete a bachelor's degree or higher degree, except in professional education, from a regionally accredited college or university.
Make a decision if you want to teach at the elementary school level, which is multiple subject, or the secondary school level, which is single subject.
Complete a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing-approved liberal arts subject matter Preparation Program as an undergraduate.
Meet the requirements for an elementary-level 5-year Multiple Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential. You must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) with a passing score on the appropriate subject matter tests or complete a commission-accepted elementary subject matter program. Additionally, you must pass the RICA (Reading Instruction  Competence Assessment) and complete a multiple-subject teacher preparation program, which comprises a successful student teaching experience.
Get a Professional Clear Credential after you complete 5 years of work with a 5-year preliminary credential. This credentialing is complete and modifies from year to year for both the elementary and secondary levels. Check the Department of Education website for the most recent requirements.
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