Adding Math Authorizations to Existing Credentials
~Adding a Math credential to a Multiple or Single Subject credential~
Questions? Contact the Credential Analyst, Sherri Nakashima at sherrin@csufresno.edu
Kremen School of Education, Room 100 (559) 278-0300
California State University, Fresno
| Valid Credential held | Credential sought | Authorized Assignments | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Subject | Single Subject Math | All math courses up to and including Calculus | 1) Subject matter competency by one of two routes: • Passing CSET exams 211, 212 and 213. www.ctcexams.nesinc.com, or • Completion of approved Math subject matter program coursework (contact Math credential academic advisor) 2) Three semester/four quarter unit math methodology course |
| Multiple Subject | Single Subject Foundational Level Math | All math courses up to and including Algebra II, probability and statistics | 1) Passage of CSET examinations 211 and 212. 2) Three semester/four quarter unit Foundational Level math methodology course |
| Single Subject | Single Subject Math | All math courses up to and including Calculus | 1) Subject matter competency by one of two routes: • Passage of CSET examinations 211, 212 and 213, or • Completion of approved Math subject matter program coursework. 2) Three semester/four quarter unit math methodology course |
| Single Subject | Single Subject Foundational Level Math | All math courses up to and including Algebra II, probability and statistics | 1) Subject matter competency by passing CSET examinations 211 and 212. 2) Three semester/four quarter unit Foundational Level math methodology course |
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~Other Math Authorizations That Can Be Added to a Multiple or Single Subject Credential~
Subject matter authorization and supplementary authorization are obtained by completing
coursework only, NOT through CSET
| Added Authorization | Authorized Assignments | Grade Levels/Settings | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject Matter Authorization added to a Multiple or Single Subject credential | Math content grades 9 and below (Algebra I and Geometry) | Departmentalized Classrooms—all grade levels | Completion of 32 semester units in specific areas of mathematics. All coursework must
be at a level higher than intermediate algebra. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl852.pdf |
| Added Authorization | Authorized Assignments | Grade Levels/Settings | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Authorization added to a Multiple Subject credential | Students grades 9 and below (Algebra I and Geometry) | Departmentalized Classrooms – Grades 9 and below | Completion of 10 upper division or 20 semester units in specific areas of mathematics.
The 20 units can be a combination of upper and lower division units. All coursework
must be at a level higher than intermediate algebra. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl629.pdf |
| Supplementary Authorization added to Single Subject credential | Math content grades 9 and below (Algebra I and Geometry) | Departmentalized Classrooms – all grade levels | Completion of 10 upper division or 20 semester units in specific areas of mathematics.
The 20 units can be a combination of upper and lower division units. All coursework
must be at a level higher than intermediate algebra. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl603.pdf |
| Subject Matter Authorization Introductory Science added to a Single Subject credential | Curriculum grades 9 and below; students can be grade 12 and below. Includes Earth/Geosciences, Integrated Science grades 7-9, Introductory/general science, introductory life and physical science | Completion of 32 semester units in 4 specific areas of science: biological science, chemistry, geosciences and physics. Can be a combination of upper and lower division units. Minimum of 6 semester units in each area. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl852.pdf | |
| Specific Subject Matter Authorization in Biological Science, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics added to a Single Subject credential | Grades 12 and below in the specific subject area only. Biological science can also teach introductory life science. No integrated science. | Completion of 32 semester units in the specific subject area. Can be a combination of upper and lower division units. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl852.pdf | |
| Supplementary Authorization Introductory Science added to Single Subject credential | Curriculum grades 9 and below; students can be in grade 12 and below. Integrated science grades 7-9; Introductory/general science, introductory life and physical science | Completion of 10 upper division or 20 semester units in 4 specific areas of science: biological science, chemistry, geosciences and physics. Must include a one-year sequence of coursework in 2 of the 4 areas and at least one lab component Can be a combination of upper and lower division units.. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl603.pdf | |
| Specific Supplementary Authorization in Biological Science, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics added to a Single Subject Credential | Grades 12 and below in the specific subject area. Biological science can also teach introductory life science. | Completion of 10 upper division or 20 semester units (combination upper and lower division units) in the specific areas listed below. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl603.pdf BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE: course of study must include: a) molecular and cellular biology, b) biology of organisms, c) evolution. At least one course must include a lab component. CHEMISTRY: course of study must include: a) structure and stability, b) chemical reactions. At least one course must include a lab component. GEOSCIENCES: course of study must include: a) astronomy, b) geology, c) meteorology, d) oceanography. At least one course must include a lab component. PHYSICS: course of study must include: a) energy-mechanics, b) energy-heat, c) energy-electricity and magnetism, d) wave motion, e) atomic and nuclear physics. At least one course must include a lab component. |
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