Adding Science Authorizations to Existing Credentials
~Adding a Single Subject Science credential to an existing Multiple Subject credential~
Questions? Contact the Credential Analyst, Sherri Nakashima at sherrin@csufresno.edu
Education Building, Room 100 (559) 278-0300
| Valid Credential Held | Credential sought | Authorized Assignments | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Subject | Single Subject Science: A. Biological Science B. Chemistry C. Geoscience D. Physics |
Grades 12 and below: • Specific subject area • Integrated sciences grades 7-9 • Introductory general science • Introductory life science • Introductory physical science |
1) Subject matter competency by passing CSET exams: www.ctcexams.nesinc.com A. Life Science - subtests 215 and 217 B. Chemistry subtests -215 and 218 C. Earth and Space Sciences – subtests 215 and 219 D. Physics – subtests 215 and 220 or Completion of approved subject matter program coursework: contact Single Subject Science Academic Advisor 2) Three semester unit science methodology course |
| Multiple Subject | Single Subject Foundational-Level General Science | Grades 12 and below: • Introductory and general science • Introductory life science • Introductory physical science Integrated science grades 8 and below |
1) Passage of CSET examination 215. 2) Three semester unit FL science methodology course |
~Adding a Single Subject Science credential to an existing Single Subject credential~
| Valid Credential Held | Credential sought | Authorized Assignments | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Subject (non-science) | Single Subject Science: A. Biological Science B. Chemistry C. Geoscience D. Physics |
Grades 12 and below: • Specific subject area • Integrated sciences grades 7-9 • Introductory general science • Introductory life science • Introductory physical science |
1) Subject matter competency by passing CSET exams or approved subject matter coursework:
www.ctcexams.nesinc.com 2) Three semester or four quarter unit science methodology course A. Life Sciences - subtests 215 and 217 B. Chemistry subtests -215 and 218 C. Earth and Space Sciences – subtests 215 and 219 D. Physics – subtests 215 and 220 |
| Single Subject (science) | Single Subject Science: A. Biological Science B. Chemistry C. Geosciences D. Physics |
Grades 12 and below: • Specific subject area • Integrated sciences grades 7-9 • Introductory general science • Introductory life science • Introductory physical science |
1) Subject matter competency by passing CSET exams: www.ctcexams.nesinc.com A. Life Sciences – subtest 217 B. Chemistry - subtest 218 C. Earth and Space Sciences - subtest 219 D. Physics – subtest 220 A separate science methodology course is not required if you already hold a science credential. |
| Single Subject (non-science) | Single Subject Foundational-Level Science | Grades 12 and below: • Introductory and general science • Introductory life science • Introductory physical science Integrated science grades 8 and below |
1) Pass CSET subtest 215 2) Three semester or four quarter unit FL science methodology course |
~Other Science Authorizations Added to a MULTIPLE SUBJECT Credential~
(Supplementary or Subject Matter Authorizations are met by completing coursework only, CSETs not required)
Subject Matter Authorization - 32 semester units (previously required for No Child Left Behind – no longer mandated)
| Added Authorization | Authorized Assignments | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Matter Authorization Introductory Science added to a Multiple 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 Multiple Subject credential | Grade 12 and below in the specific subject area. Biological Science can also teach Introductory Life 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 - 10/20 semester units
| Added Authorization | Grade Levels/Settings | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Authorization Introductory Science added to a Multiple Subject credential | Students Grade 9 and below. Integrated science grades 7-9, introductory/general science, introductory life and physical science | Completion of 10 upper division or 20 semester units with at least one course in 4 specific areas of science: biological science, chemistry, geosciences and physics. Must include a one-year sequence of courses in two of the four areas and at least one lab component. The 20 units can be a combination of upper and lower division units. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl629.pdf |
~Other Science Authorizations Added to a SINGLE SUBJECT Credential~
(Supplementary or Subject Matter Authorizations are met by completing coursework only, CSETs not required)
Subject Matter Authorization - 32 semester units (previously required for No Child Left Behind – no longer mandated)
| Added Authorization | Authorized Assignments | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 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 – 10/20 semester units
| Added Authorization | Authorized Assignments | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 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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