In addition to completing the TPSL coursework, TPSL participants must meet specific subject matter prior to applying for their permit. Please read below for information regarding multiple subject, single subject, and special education subject matter requirements.
Multiple Subject: Must meet one of the following:
- Degree major in liberal studies, or
- 40 semester units including 10 semester units of course work in each of at least four of the following subject areas listed below, or
- 10 semester units of course work in each of three of the subject areas listed below and an additional 10 semester units in a combination of two of the remaining subject areas, or
- Passage of the appropriate subject matter examinations for the Multiple Subject Credential may also be used to meet this requirement.
*Subject areas include language studies, history, literature, humanities, mathematics, the arts, science, physical education, social science, and human development.
Single Subject: Must meet one of the following:
- Degree major in the subject area, or
- 18 semester units, or 9 upper division semester units, of course work in the subject to be listed on the permit, or
- Passage of subject matter examinations in the single subject content area sought may also be used to meet this requirement.
*For science subjects, at least nine semester units must be in the specific science area
Single Subject in Foundational-Level General Science: Must meet one of the following:
- Verify a bachelor’s or higher degree in science. This includes biological science, chemistry, geoscience, physics, and science areas that fall within these broad categories such as anatomy, earth science, and oceanography. This does not include a degree in health science, or
- Verify 18 semester units (or nine upper division semester units) across the four science areas of biological science, chemistry, geosciences, and physics. A minimum of one course in each of the four areas is required.
- Passage of subject matter examinations in the single subject content area sought may also be used to meet this requirement.
Special Education: Must meet one of the following:
- Meet the requirements for the Single Subject or Multiple Subject as listed above, or
- Verify a minimum of one year of successful full-time classroom experience, or
- The equivalent in part-time experience, working with special education students (experience as an aide is acceptable), or
- Verify a minimum of nine semester units of course work in special education or in a combination of special education and general education.
All course work must meet the following criteria:
Must be completed at a regionally-accredited college or university
Must be baccalaureate degree-applicable (non-remedial)
Must be earned with a “C” grade or higher (“Pass” and “Credit” grades meet this requirement)
