California Code, Education Code - EDC § 44313

(a) The subject matter examination authorizing multiple subject classroom instruction may be waived for holders of approved “diversified” or “liberal arts” degrees, or programs or their equivalent, conferred by regionally accredited institutions of higher education approved by the commission.

(b) Notwithstanding the designation of the degrees conferred, the commission shall approve the programs presented by a regionally accredited institution of higher education and shall not engage in the detailed analysis of the applicant's transcripts for purposes of issuing the credential. The commission, however, may provide for the selected analysis of transcripts to determine whether the programs presented by regionally accredited institutions of higher education conform with the requirements of the commission.