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Designated Subjects Credential and Single Subject Credential: used in career technical education courses based on a combination of subject preparation and industry experience.

For information on teacher credentials, please visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing External link opens in new window or tab. Web site.

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing contacts:

For credentialing questions: 916-322-4974

For credential waiver questions and for certificated assignment questions visit the Commission on Teacher Credentialing External link opens in new window or tab. Web page.

For information on the designated subject credentials used in career technical education courses, please contact:

Career Technical Education Leadership Office
Career and College Transition Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4202
Sacramento, CA 95814

Questions:   Career Technical Education Leadership Office | 916-322-5050
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 11, 2022