Certification Glossary

Supplementary authorizations are subjects added to Multiple Subject, Standard Elementary, Single Subject, Standard Secondary, and some Special Secondary Teaching Credentials on the basis of the successful completion of 20 semester units (or 10 upper division or graduate units) in the subject. Single Subject and Special Secondary Teaching Credentials with Supplementary Authorizations: Introductory Subjects: 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. Specific Subjects: These subjects authorize the holder to teach the specific subject at any grade level (preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-12, and classes organized primarily for adults). Multiple Subject and Standard Elementary Teaching Credentials: These credentials authorize the holder to teach departmentalized classes related to the supplementary authorization in grades 9 and below.