Adding Additional Subjects to a Credential
Adding a Single Subject Authorization to a Single or Multiple Subject Credential
To add a single subject authorization to your single or multiple subject credential, you need to do the following (http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl621a.pdf
):
- Verify subject matter competency in the subject area of the single subject credential you are pursuing through completion of a Subject Matter Preparation Program (http://www.fullerton.edu/cct/Single_Subj/smpp.htm) OR California Subject Exam for Teachers (www.cset.nesinc.com).
Subject Area CSET subtests required
Art |
140 & 141 |
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English |
105, 106, 107 & 108 |
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Mathematics |
Foundational Level |
211 & 212 |
Full Mathematics |
211, 212 & 213 |
|
World Languages (French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese) |
Languages other than English – for single subject credential (subtests I, II & III) |
|
Music (Instrumental & Choral) |
136, 137 & 138 |
|
Physical Education |
129, 130 & 131 |
|
Social Science |
114, 115 & 116 |
|
Science |
Foundational Level |
215 |
Biology |
215 & 217 |
|
Chemistry |
215 & 218 |
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Earth & Space Sciences |
215 & 219 |
|
Physics |
215 & 220 |
- Complete a subject-specific secondary methods course:
Advanced Methods of Teaching Foundational-Level Math – EDSC 542m (prerequisite for enrollment in class - passage of one CSET subtest in math or successful completion of one semester of college Calculus)
Advanced Methods for Teaching Science - EDSC 542s (prerequisite for enrollment in class - passage of one CSET subtest in science or Minor in Natural Science)
Advanced Methods for Teaching World Languages – EDSC 542F (prerequisite for enrollment in class – fluency in a world language)
All Other Subjects – CSUF does not currently offer subject-specific secondary methods courses in other subject areas. You will need to find and take a methods course at another university.
**These courses are only offered in summer. Please contact Dr. Natalie Tran (natran@fullerton.edu) for information on how to enroll.
**These courses may count toward the Masters of Science in Secondary Education.
- Apply directly to the state for the authorization to be added to your credential (http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/414.pdf
).