- Secondary Education
Credential Overview
Credential Overview
To become a middle school or high school teacher you will need a Single Subject Credential.
This one year program will give you a preliminary credential that will allow you to apply for your official credential. This program offers face-to-face and online classes and can place you in schools around the state. Our classroom discussions are enriched by the inclusion of teaching experiences from a diverse array of communities.
Apply for the 2023-24 Secondary Education Credential Program
Applications for the Secondary Education Program will open October 1, 2022 on Cal State Apply. The application deadline is March 1, 2023. Click the Eligibility and Applications link to apply.
Preliminary single subject credential areas
Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Geoscience, Industrial Technology, Math, Music, Physical Education, Physics, History/Social Science, World Languages.
Undergraduate Pathway Programs
The following undergraduate programs, offered by other Humboldt academic departments, allow you to waive the subject matter exams--a requirement for the Secondary Education Credential Program.
Visit the corresponding department website below for more information:
- Art Education
- English/Language Arts Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- History Education
- Spanish Education
*Please note that some of the above are concentrations.
Before you apply …
From California tests to minimum GPAs, you must meet minimum eligibility requirements to apply to the program. Before beginning the application process, make sure to review our eligibility & application page and plan ahead.
Option: Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Program
Prepares physical education teachers to work with preschool and school-aged children and youth with disabilities.
