Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential holders may add supplementary or subject matter authorizations based on completion of specific coursework. These authorizations allow the holder to teach additional subject matter content in a departmentalized setting. Depending on the type of authorization and the credential it was added to, there may be specific restrictions regarding grade and curriculum level(s) authorized.
Single Subject (TC1)
Authorization Type | Authorization Code | Grade Level Authorized | Curriculum Level Authorized | Scope of Authorization |
---|---|---|---|---|
Introductory Supplementary Authorization | R1B | K-12* | Curriculum for Grades 9 and Below | All Subjects that Fall Within the Broad Subject Area Listed |
Specific Supplementary Authorization | R1A | K-12* | All Levels | Limited to Specific Subject Area Only |
Introductory Subject Matter Authorization | SMAB | K-12* | Curriculum for Grades 9 and Below | All Subjects that Fall Within the Broad Subject Area Listed |
Specific Subject Matter Authorization | SMAA | K-12* | All Levels | Limited to Specific Subject Area Only |
*Including Preschool and classes organized primarily for Adults
Multiple Subject (TC2)
Authorization Type | Authorization Code | Grade Level Authorized | Curriculum Level Authorized | Scope of Authorization |
---|---|---|---|---|
Supplementary Authorization | R2B | K-9** | All Levels | All Subjects that Fall Within the Broad Subject Area Listed |
Introductory Subject Matter Authorization | SMAB | K-12* | Curriculum for Grades 9 and Below | All Subjects that Fall Within the Broad Subject Area Listed |
Specific Subject Matter Authorization | SMAA | K-12* | All Levels | Limited to Specific Subject Area Only |
*Including Preschool and classes organized primarily for Adults
** Including Preschool
Updated August 09, 2022