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Supplementary Authorizations

Holders of valid basic teaching credentials may obtain additional instructional authorizations. For future, or current or credentialed teachers, our office will evaluate your transcripts for both supplementary authorizations and subject matter authorizations. Please contact the Credentials Office at 278-4567.

Adding authorizations

Bilingual Authorization

The Bilingual Authorization can be added to the Single Subject, Multiple Subject or Education Specialist Credentials and requires:

  1. 3 unit course on the Culture of emphasis. There are a variety of courses at Sac State and other institutions that could count for this. Make an advising appointment with Dr. Figueroa-Ramírez (figueroaramirez@csus.edu) to review your transcript.
  2. Bilingual Methods Course: EDUC 175 (Spanish) or EDUC 172 (Hmong)- can be completed before or during the credential program.
  3. A Language Assessment which will be conducted in EDUC 175 or 172.
  4. 20 hours of observations in bilingual programs and field experience or teaching in the target language.

Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

The Computer Science Supplementary Authorization can be added to the Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential; it cannot be added to a Special Education teaching credential.

Do you want to be authorized AND well-prepared to teach K-12 computer science? This program will help you get there. California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) offers a “Supplementary Authorization” in Computer Science teaching for credentialed teachers. This allows you to teach computer science in K-12 settings even if your baccalaureate degree was not in computer science. By taking the courses in this program, you can apply for the supplementary authorization and become qualified and prepared to teach K-12 computer science courses.

This program is offered through Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education, where you can get more information. Scholarships are available!

Adding a Math or Science Cred to your Multiple or Single Subject Cred

By taking courses in this program, you will be prepared to meet subject matter competency requirements for a single subject teaching credential (Foundational Level Mathematics or General Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics).

This program is offered through Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education, where you can get more information. Scholarships are available!