How to Get Started in Teacher TRAC

Eligibility: 

  • To be eligible for Teacher TRAC, students must be enrolled at Cerritos College. Please wait to apply until you are enrolled in at least one class.

Applying for Teacher TRAC

  • Complete the Teacher TRAC Application 

  • Fill out the application, make sure to hit "Submit".
  • You will receive a confirmation email after applying.

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: 

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:


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