Authorizations in Science

• Supplementary Authorization in Introductory Science
• Introductory Subject Matter Authorization in Science

Supplementary Authorization in Introductory Science

The courses below have been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as acceptable units toward a supplementary authorization in Introductory Science.

Upon completion of the courses, the holder of a valid Multiple Subject or Standard Elementary Teaching Credential may add the subject of "Introductory Science" to his or her credential and will be authorized to teach departmentalized classes in general science 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 Science" to his or her credential and will be authorized to teach departmentalized classes in general science to grades 9 and below.

Completion Requirements
All five areas must be completed, totaling at least 22 upper-division quarter units and may be applied toward the 48 quarter unit requirement for the Introductory Subject Matter Authorization in Science.

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 Science

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 the subject matter content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks approved for study 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 biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences and physics 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 chemistry courses, then all geoscience courses, etc. A minimum of eight quarter units in each science area (combining both authorizations) is required.

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.