UCLA CalTeach - Math

The UCLA Mathematics Department currently offers the UCLA CalTeach - Math program for undergraduates interested in teaching secondary mathematics. UCLA California Teach - Math offers up to four years of courses, field experiences and professional networking opportunities. In the program, mathematics professors, mathematics educators, and current mathematics teachers will work with you to provide you with the content and pedagogical content knowledge necessary to be a high quality mathematics teacher. Students who complete all four years of the UCLA CalTeach-Math program are thoroughly prepared for admission to a California (CA) credential program.

Recent data shows that UCLA produces more graduates who go on to earn a CA mathematics teaching credential than any other university in CA. Research shows that over 80% of UCLA mathematics graduates who go on to complete their teaching credential in the UCLA Teacher Education Program remain in teaching after 5 years. This is a stark contrast to the LAUSD average of 62%! In addition, evidence demonstrates that a significant fraction of UCLA Mathematics Department teacher preparation program graduates become mathematics teacher-leaders, increasing their impact on the mathematics education of local communities.

We encourage you to participate in our program. We offer solid preparation for a career in teaching, a strong foundation for future leadership in the field, a cohort of colleagues to support you in the classroom, and financial support toward your goals.

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Overview of the 4 year UCLA CalTeach Math Program

UCLA CalTeach Math Freshman Year

UCLA CalTeach Math Sophomore Year

UCLA CalTeach Math Junior Year

UCLA CalTeach Math Senior Year

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Joint Mathematics Education Program

The Joint Math/Ed Program (JMEP) is a collaborative effort of the UCLA Mathematics Department and the Graduate School of Education's Teacher Education Program. In this program, students begin work toward a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics and a Master of Education degree during their senior year, and complete this coursework by the end of the academic year immediately following completion of their bachelor's degree. The program enables students to earn a full time salary (about $40,000) while teaching full time in Los Angeles urban schools during the academic year immediately following their bachelor's degree.

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Earning Subject Matter Competence for the CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics

Applicants for a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics must verify their "subject matter competence" to teach mathematics in one of two ways: 1) complete a CA-approved "subject matter program" and obtain verification of completion from the university with the approved program or 2) achieve a passing score on the three part California Subject Matter Examination for Teachers (CSET).

The UCLA Mathematics Department is one of three UC campuses with a CA-approved subject matter program in mathematics. The courses comprising the program are listed here (link to page 8 of the Handbook). Students who complete all four years of the UCLA CalTeach-Math and/or the Mathematics for Teaching major will automatically complete the department's CA-approved subject matter program. At the end of their senior year, students may request a letter from the Mathematics Department's Undergraduate Office verifying their completion of these courses and thus their subject matter competence for the CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics.

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For the current Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Programs Handbook, please click here