Authorizations in Mathematics

• Supplementary Authorization in Mathematics
• Introductory Subject Matter Authorization in Mathematics
  (meets NCLB requirements)

Supplementary Authorization in Mathematics

The courses below have been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to fulfill requirements for a Supplementary Authorization in Mathematics.

Upon completion of the courses, the holder of a valid Multiple Subject or Standard Elementary Teaching Credential may add the subject of "Mathematics" to his or her credential and is authorized to teach departmentalized classes in math to grades 9 and below.

Upon completion of the courses, the holder of a valid Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential may add the subject of "Introductory Mathematics" to his or her credential and is authorized to teach departmentalized classes in math to grades 9 and below.

Completion Requirements
Coursework from categories 1, 2 and 3 is mandatory and a minimum of 16 upper-division quarter units must be completed.

Information in this matrix is subject to change. Classes in this program are scheduled year-round with varying start dates; please see schedule of classes.

Introductory Subject Matter Authorization in Mathematics
(meets NCLB requirements)

Introductory subject matter authorizations may be added to a Single Subject, Multiple Subject, Standard Elementary, Standard Secondary, and Special Secondary (in academic subjects only) Teaching Credential and authorize the holder to teach mathematics in grades 9 and below.

Completion Requirements
To earn the Introductory Subject Matter Authorization, individuals must complete the requirements for the Supplementary Authorization (above) and all courses in the content areas of Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Mathematics-Based Technology, Probability and Statistics, and Development of the Real Number System or Introduction to Mathematics, with a grade C or better for a total of 48 nonremedial collegiate quarter units. The Supplementary Authorization courses do not have to all be completed first, i.e., you can complete all algebra courses, then all geometry courses, etc.

Information in this matrix is subject to change. Classes in this program are scheduled year-round with varying start dates; please see schedule of classes.