UCI undergraduates who have decided on a career as an elementary or secondary teacher can strengthen their preparation for a teaching career and enhance their application for a teacher credential program by selecting undergraduate courses that build strong subject matter knowledge and provide an introduction to pedagogical skills for the subject area(s) they plan to teach. Browse information from the links below to learn how the selection of courses in different majors and in the Education Minor, and the selection of UCI breadth courses can provide strong, early preparation for future teachers.

Preparing to become an elementary teacher

Preparing to become a middle school or high school teacher

Undergraduate education courses that satisfy some UCI Credential Program requirements

Early PreK-12 Fieldwork Experience

UCI students who are interested in earning a California Teaching Credential should also read about the UCI Teacher Credential Programs.  Department of Education Student Affairs counselors are available to answer questions about the UCI Teacher Credential Programs and state requirements for becoming a teacher.