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How to Get Started in Teacher TRAC

Applying for Teacher TRAC

• Download the Teacher TRAC Application to your Computer
• Open the Downloaded Application from your Computer
• Fill out the application and submit in one of two ways:
  1. Click on the Submit Button in the Application after you fill it out or
  2. Save it on your Computer and send it to us as an attachment at teachertrac@cerritos.edu along with your essay and any transcripts
     
     
• Include with the Application:
  • A one page, double spaced essay stating why you want to be a teacher
  • An unofficial copy of your High School Transcripts (1st Time College Students)
  • Unofficial College Transcripts from all Schools attended outside Cerritos College

Requirements to Join the Program:

• Must have a minimum 2.50 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
  {Exception CTE Students need a 2.0 G.P.A.}

Special Note: 

Cerritos College’s Teacher TRaining ACademy (Teacher TRAC) is targeted for students who are working towards a certificate, A.A. Degree or an A.A. Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) and will continue their education towards their Bachelor’s Degree and Credential at a 4-year institution. (CTE Students refer to the CTE WebPage)   

For further information about local credential programs: 

• CSU Long Beach Credential Center (562) 985-4109  
  https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-education/credential-center 
  
  
• CSU Dominguez Hills Credential Center (310) 243-3353 
  https://www.csudh.edu/coe/resources-links/student-services-center/credentials 
  
  
• CSU Fullerton Credential Center (657) 278-3205 
  http://ed.fullerton.edu/cpc/  
  
  
• CSU Los Angeles Credential Center (323) 343-4320 
  http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/oss/admissions-credential-programs-office-student-services 
  
  

The following link can be used to search a comprehensive list of all credential programs in California. 
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/reports/data/approved-institutions-and-programs   

Added Authorizations:

In addition to a multiple subject or single subject credential in a specific content area, future teachers can add authorizations that allow them to teach in other areas. For example, a teacher with a multiple subject credential can add a supplementary authorization in science and teach middle school science.   For more information, please use the following links:

• Supplemental Authorizations
• Subject Matter Authorizations 

If you have questions about the Requirements, please contact us at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2212.