Become a teacher in California

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Learn about Berkeley's Cal Teach program!

Cal Teach is a program for undergraduate science, math, and engineering majors interested in exploring a career in education. Learn about it!

Are you in college and considering becoming a teacher? Make a free career plan here!

Visit our College Student Making Plans to Be a Teacher page to assess your goals.