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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

• Adding authorizations to a multiple subject teaching credential
• Adding authorizations to a single subject teaching credential
• Supplementary & Subject Matter Authorizations (CTC)
• Adding Subject Matter Authorizations and FAQs (CTC)
• Information on preparing for CSET Examinations (CTC)
• Adding Teaching or Subject Areas to a Credential (CTC)
• What courses are considered college-level, transferable or equivalent

Bilingual Authorization

Do you speak, read, and write Spanish or Hmong? If so, you can earn a bilingualauthorization and teach in bilingual programs!

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.
   
   

Bilingual Authorization Overview
Earn Your Bilingual Authorization as an Already Credentialed Teacher

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Video Highlights: Local Bilingual Schools

Click the links below to learn more about bilingual teaching and see some of our dual language partner schools in action!

• Spanish dual immersion program at K-8 school, Elkhorn Village in West Sacramento
• ABC 10's Teacher of the Month in the TK-8 Spanish dual immersion program at the Language Academy of Sacramento
• Hmong dual immersion program at Susan B. Anthony, Sacramento City Unified School District
• Spanish Dual Language Program at Robla Preschool, Robla School District

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!