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ADDING TEACHING OR SUBJECT AREAS
California Education Code, Section 44225(e) and Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 80499 allow a teacher to obtain an additional teaching credential without completing the full professional preparation program for that credential. For more information, choose from one of the links below:
- Adding Teaching or Subject Areas to Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credentials [PDF]
- Adding Teaching or Subject Areas to General or Standard Teaching Credentials [PDF]
- Adding Authorizations to Education Specialist Teaching Credentials (AASE [PDF]
SUPPLEMENTARY & SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATIONS
Holders of valid teaching credentials may add supplementary and subject matter authorizations to an existing credential by verifying completion of additional coursework or a degree major in the subject(s) to be named on the credential. For more details on the options and subject areas available, choose from one of the links below:
- Supplementary Authorizations for Multiple Subject and Standard Elementary Teaching Credentials [PDF]
- Supplementary Authorizations for Single Subject, Standard Secondary and Special Secondary Teaching Credentials [PDF]
- Subject Matter Authorizations [PDF]
EXTENDING THE TERM OF YOUR CREDENTIAL
If you will not complete all the requirements to obtain the clear credential by time the five-year preliminary credential expires, you may qualify for an extension of the credential on an appeal basis. Use the link below for more information:
OTHER OPTIONS:
Some teaching areas have been identified as in high need of qualified teachers:
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Career Technical Education (CTE) [PDF]
- Special Education
RESOURCES:
More information on teacher shortage areas:
- Teacher Shortage (CA Department of Education page)
- New Science Credential to Ease Teacher Shortage
- Teacher Intern Programs Continue to Serve Statewide Needs