Education Code section 44225(e) and Title 5, California Code of Regulations, section 80499 allows a general education teacher to obtain an additional general education teaching credential or a special education teacher to obtain an additional special education teaching credential without completing the full professional preparation program for that credential. Title 5 Sections 80089.3 and 80089.4 allows Introductory and Specific Subject Matter Authorizations in core academic subject areas for General Education Credential holders. Title 5, California Code of Regulations 80089, 80089.1 and 80089.2 allows for Supplementary Authorizations for General Education Credential holders.
For General Education or Special Education
Added Authorizations that may be added to a valid California Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Credential.
CSUB's Bilingual Authorization Program (BILA) is designed to prepare credentialed teachers and specialists to serve in dual immersion classrooms and other bilingual education settings. For more information on applying for CSUB's BILA program, visit BILA.
Bilingual authorizations allow the holders to provide instruction to English Learners (EL). English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for primary language development are generally authorized at the level indicated by the holder’s prerequisite credential including preschool, grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults.
To qualify for recommendation:
- Possess a valid California teaching credential
- Verification of English Learner authorization by one of the following:
- Valid Language Development Specialist (LDS) Certificate, CLAD Certificate, teaching credential with an English Learner Authorization or CLAD Emphasis
- Eligibility for a CLAD Certificate or teaching credential with an English learner
authorization based on one of the following:
- Passing scores on Subtests 1, 2 and 3 of the California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) Examination. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.
- Possession of an out-of-state credential showing an English learner authorization.
- Possession of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate in Early and Middle Childhood/English as a New Language or Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language.
- Verification of subject matter (Spanish language proficiency) by one of the following:
- Passing score on CSET Spanish III. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.
- Completion of course work in a Commission-approved bilingual program combined with passing scores CSET Spanish III
See CSUB's Bilingual Authorization Credential Application.
Designed for Pre-K–12 teachers, the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program at CSU Bakersfield will equip you to meet the Common Core requirement and enrich the learning experience of your students. For more information on applying to CSUB's Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program, visit RLAA.
The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) authorizes the holder to assess student reading and provide reading instruction in response to those assessments. RLAA holders are also authorized to develop, implement, and adapt the reading content curriculum and assist classroom teachers in these areas.
To qualify for recommendation:
- Possess a valid California teaching credential
- Possess an English Learner Authorization
- Verification of three years successful, full-time teaching experience in any grade or subject, preschool through adult exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit
- Completion of an RLAA professional preparation program, including successful completion of a supervised field experience.
See CSUB's Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Application.
For General Education
Introductory and Specific Subject Matter Authorizations
Introductory Authorizations
An Introductory Subject Matter Authorization authorizes the holder to teach the subject
matter content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks approved
for study in grades 9 and below. This authorization can be added to a Multiple Subject
or Single Subject credential.
Available authorizations: Art, Dance, English, A language other than English, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science, Theater.
To qualify:
- Possess a valid prerequisite teaching credential
- Complete one of the following:
- A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
- 32 semester/48 quarter units of non-remedial coursework in content area sought. Science
requires 6 semester/8 quarter units in each of the four science content areas
- Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better (“credit”, “passing”, or “satisfactory” grades are acceptable). For more information on acceptable/unacceptable coursework, please consult: Subject Matter Authorizations (CL-852).
- Course must be at least a 3 semester/4 quarter unit course
Specific Subject Matter Authorizations
A Specific Subject Matter Authorization authorizes the holder to teach the specific
subject in grades preschool, K-12, and classes organized primarily for adults. This
authorization can be added to a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential.
Available authorizations: Art History/Appreciation, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Civics/Government,
Dance, Drama/Theatre, Economics (social science), English Composition, Geography, Geosciences, History,
Instrumental Music, Literature, Photography, Physics, Plant Science, Three-Dimensional
Art, Two-Dimensional Art, Vocal Music
To qualify:
- Possess a valid prerequisite teaching credential
- Complete one of the following:
- A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
- 32 semester/48 quarter units of non-remedial coursework in content area sought. History
requires a minimum of 16 semester units in both world history and U.S. history.
- Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better (“credit”, “passing”, or “satisfactory” grades are acceptable). For more information on acceptable/unacceptable coursework, please consult: Subject Matter Authorizations (CL-852).
- Course must be at least a 3 semester/4 quarter unit course
To apply for an introductory or specific subject matter authorization:
- Completed application (CTC 41-4)
- CTC application fee: $100 (check or money order made payable to CTC)
- Official transcripts
- Mail documents and payment to:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Certification Division
900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4213
For a small fee, CSUB can provide an evaluation to see if the requirements for a subject matter authorization have been met. If interested, please contact Stephanie Prielipp at sprielipp@csub.edu.
For Multiple Subject (CTC CL-629)
Holders of Multiple Subject or Standard Elementary Teaching Credentials may have one
or more subjects added to their credential as a supplementary authorization by verifying
completion of the supplementary authorization requirements. A Supplementary Authorization
authorizes you to teach only grade 9 and below.
To qualify:
- A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
- 20 semester/30 quarter units of non-remedial upper division coursework in subject area sought or 10 semester/15 quarter units of upper-division non-remedial coursework in subject area
- Completion of at least one course in each of the areas listed after subject. For a
list of subjects, courses, and unacceptable coursework, please review Supplementary Authorizations (CL-629).
- Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better
- Worksheet for subject courses is available: Supplementary Worksheet
For Single Subject (CTC CL-603)
Holders of Single Subject, Standard Secondary, or Special Secondary Teaching Credentials
may have one or more subjects added to their credential as a supplementary authorization
by verifying completion of the supplementary authorization requirements.
Introductory Subjects
To obtain a subject, the teacher must verify completion of at least one course in
each of the areas listed after that subject. These subjects authorize the holder to
teach only the subject matter content typically included for that subject in curriculum
guidelines and textbooks for study in grades 9 and below to students in preschool,
kindergarten, grades 1–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults. For a complete
list of Introductory Subjects and content areas, consult Supplementary Authorizations-Single Subjects (CL-603).
Specific Subjects
These subjects authorize the holder to teach the specific subject at any grade level
(preschool, K–12 inclusive, and classes organized primarily for adults). For a complete
list of Specific Subjects and content areas, consult Supplementary Authorizations-Single Subjects (CL-603).
To qualify for introductory or specific supplementary authorization:
- Completion of one of the following:
- A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
- 20 semester/30 quarter units of non-remedial coursework in subject area sought or 10 semester/15 quarter units of upper-division non-remedial coursework in subject area
- Completion of at least one course in each of the areas listed after subject. For a
list of subjects, courses, and unacceptable coursework, please review: Supplementary Authorizations-Single Subjects (CL-603).
- Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better
To apply for a supplementary authorization:
- Completed application (CTC 41-4)
- CTC application fee: $100 (check or money order made payable to CTC)
- Official transcripts
- Mail documents and payment to:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Certification Division
900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4213
For a small fee, CSUB can provide an evaluation to see if the requirements for a supplementary authorization have been met. If interested, please contact Stephanie Prielipp at sprielipp@csub.edu.
To add a Multiple Subject to a Single Subject Credential (CTC CL 621a):
- Hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Credential
- Subject Matter Competency in Multiple Subject (SMC Options)
- 3 semester/4 quarter unit course directly related to teaching in a self-contained
classroom, excluding methods of reading.
CSUB course: EDEL 5200 or EDEL 5500 or EDEL 5400 - Course in developing English Language Skills for beginning readers.
CSUB course: EDEL 5100 - Passage of RICA
- Possession of an EL Authorization (CTC CL-622)
- Met U.S. Constitution Requirement
To add a Single Subject to a Multiple Subject Credential (CTC CL 621a):
- Hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject Credential
- Subject Matter Competency in content area being sought (SMC Options)
- 3 semester/4 quarter unit course in methodology aligned with specific content area
being sought.
CSUB course: EDSE 5200 - 5280 - Possession of an EL Authorization (CTC CL-622)
- Met U.S. Constitution Requirement
To add a Single Subject content area to Single Subject Credential (CTC CL 621a):
- Hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Credential
- Subject Matter Competency in content area being sought (SMC Options)
- 3 semester/4 quarter unit course in methodology aligned with specific content area
being sought.
CSUB course: EDSE 5200 - 5280
To apply for teaching or content area:
- Completed application (CTC 41-4)
- CTC application fee: $100 (check or money order made payable to CTC)
- Official transcripts and supporting documents (i.e. CSETs/Degree Verification/RICA)
- Mail documents and payment to:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Certification Division
900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95811-4213