The Credential Program
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science with a Geography emphasis is now available for those seeking the Single Subject teaching credential in Social Sciences. Those who already hold a Single Subject Credential in the state of California may complete the Supplementary Authorization Program described below.
Supplementary Authorization for Single Subject Teaching Credential (33 units)
Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential issued by the state of California may supplement that credential with an authorization in Geography for teaching geography at any grade level through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily for adults by completing the following program with a grade of C or higher in each course. For other requirements governing issuance of this authorization, consult the Charter College of Education.Complete or demonstrate proficiency in each of the following courses (33 units):
GEOG155 Cultural Geography (4)
GEOG160 Physical Geography (4)
GEOG260 Map and Air Photo Interpretation (4)
GEOG410 Applied Climatology (4) or
GEOG415 Perspectives on Environment (4)
GEOG421 United States (4)
GEOG431 California (4)
GEOG341 World Resources and Environmental Issues (4) or
GEOG455 Political Geography (4)
GEOG485 Field Geography (5)