Subject Matter Prep - Elementary

Each Program of Elementary Subject Matter Preparation shall consist of a minimum of 84 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, including, but not limited to, language studies and literature; mathematics; science; social science, history, and humanities; visual and performing arts; physical education; and human development.

The core program consists of 86.5 semester units which includes required courses in:

  • Reading, Language & Literature (24 units)
  • History and Social Science (15 units)
  • Mathematics (13.5 units)
  • Science (14 units)
  • VAPA (12 units)
  • Physical Education (2 units)
  • Human Development (3-6 units)

There must be a concentration of a minimum of 12 semester units in one of the identified content areas.

The three concentrations (Reading, Language & Literature; Mathematics; and Science) include at least 12 semester units. The required courses can be found in the General Catalog.