Adding an Authorization Content Area or Disability

CSUB's Bilingual Authorization Program (BILA) is designed to prepare credentialed teachers and specialists to serve in dual immersion classrooms and other bilingual education settings. For more information on applying for CSUB's BILA program, visit BILA.

Bilingual authorizations allow the holders to provide instruction to English Learners (EL). English Language Development (ELD) and instruction for primary language development are generally authorized at the level indicated by the holder’s prerequisite credential including preschool, grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults.

To qualify for recommendation:

• Possess a valid California teaching credential
• Verification of English Learner authorization by one of the following:
  • Valid Language Development Specialist (LDS) Certificate, CLAD Certificate, teaching credential with an English Learner Authorization or CLAD Emphasis
  • Eligibility for a CLAD Certificate or teaching credential with an English learner authorization based on one of the following:
    • Passing scores on Subtests 1, 2 and 3 of the California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) Examination. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.
    • Possession of an out-of-state credential showing an English learner authorization.
    • Possession of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate in Early and Middle Childhood/English as a New Language or Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language.
• Verification of subject matter (Spanish language proficiency) by one of the following:
  • Passing score on CSET Spanish III. Scores used for certification purposes may be no older than ten years from the individual passed exam date.
  • Completion of course work in a Commission-approved bilingual program combined with passing scores CSET Spanish III

See CSUB's Bilingual Authorization Credential Application.

Designed for Pre-K–12 teachers, the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program at CSU Bakersfield will equip you to meet the Common Core requirement and enrich the learning experience of your students. For more information on applying to CSUB's Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program, visit RLAA.

The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) authorizes the holder to assess student reading and provide reading instruction in response to those assessments. RLAA holders are also authorized to develop, implement, and adapt the reading content curriculum and assist classroom teachers in these areas.

To qualify for recommendation:

• Possess a valid California teaching credential
• Possess an English Learner Authorization
• Verification of three years successful, full-time teaching experience in any grade or subject, preschool through adult exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit
• Completion of an RLAA professional preparation program, including successful completion of a supervised field experience.

See CSUB's Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Application.

Introductory and Specific Subject Matter Authorizations

Introductory Authorizations
An Introductory Subject Matter Authorization authorizes the holder to teach the subject matter content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks approved for study in grades 9 and below.  This authorization can be added to a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential.

Available authorizations: Art, Dance, English, A language other than English, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science, Theater.

To qualify:

• Possess a valid prerequisite teaching credential
• Complete one of the following: 
  • A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
  • 32 semester/48 quarter units of non-remedial coursework in content area sought. Science requires 6 semester/8 quarter units in each of the four science content areas
    • Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better (“credit”, “passing”, or “satisfactory” grades are acceptable). For more information on acceptable/unacceptable coursework, please consult: Subject Matter Authorizations (CL-852).
    • Course must be at least a 3 semester/4 quarter unit course

Specific Subject Matter Authorizations
A Specific Subject Matter Authorization authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject in grades preschool, K-12, and classes organized primarily for adults. This authorization can be added to a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential.

Available authorizations: Art History/Appreciation, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Civics/Government, 
Dance, Drama/Theatre, Economics (social science), English Composition, Geography, Geosciences, History,
Instrumental Music, Literature, Photography, Physics, Plant Science, Three-Dimensional Art, Two-Dimensional Art, Vocal Music

To qualify:

• Possess a valid prerequisite teaching credential
• Complete one of the following: 
  • A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
  • 32 semester/48 quarter units of non-remedial coursework in content area sought. History requires a minimum of 16 semester units in both world history and U.S. history.
    • Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better (“credit”, “passing”, or “satisfactory” grades are acceptable). For more information on acceptable/unacceptable coursework, please consult: Subject Matter Authorizations (CL-852).
    • Course must be at least a 3 semester/4 quarter unit course

To apply for an introductory or specific subject matter authorization:

1. Completed application (CTC 41-4)
2. CTC application fee: $100 (check or money order made payable to CTC)
3. Official transcripts
4. Mail documents and payment to:
   Commission on Teacher Credentialing
   Certification Division
   900 Capitol Avenue
   Sacramento, CA 95811-4213

For a small fee, CSUB can provide an evaluation to see if the requirements for a subject matter authorization have been met. If interested, please contact Stephanie Prielipp at sprielipp@csub.edu.

For Multiple Subject (CTC CL-629)
Holders of Multiple Subject or Standard Elementary Teaching Credentials may have one or more subjects added to their credential as a supplementary authorization by verifying completion of the supplementary authorization requirements. A Supplementary Authorization authorizes you to teach only grade 9 and below.

To qualify:

• A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
• 20 semester/30 quarter units of non-remedial upper division coursework in subject area sought or 10 semester/15 quarter units of upper-division non-remedial coursework in subject area
• Completion of at least one course in each of the areas listed after subject. For a list of subjects, courses, and unacceptable coursework, please review Supplementary Authorizations (CL-629).
  • Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better
  • Worksheet for subject courses is available: Supplementary Worksheet

For Single Subject (CTC CL-603)
Holders of Single Subject, Standard Secondary, or Special Secondary Teaching Credentials may have one or more subjects added to their credential as a supplementary authorization by verifying completion of the supplementary authorization requirements.

Introductory Subjects
To obtain a subject, the teacher must verify  completion of at least one course in each of the areas listed after that subject. 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 to students in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults. For a complete list of Introductory Subjects and content areas, consult Supplementary Authorizations-Single Subjects (CL-603).

Specific Subjects
These subjects authorize the holder to teach the specific subject at any grade level (preschool, K–12 inclusive, and classes organized primarily for adults). For a complete list of Specific Subjects and content areas, consult Supplementary Authorizations-Single Subjects (CL-603).

To qualify for introductory or specific supplementary authorization:

• Completion of one of the following: 
  • A degree major from a regionally accredited college/university in the subject area
  • 20 semester/30 quarter units of non-remedial coursework in subject area sought or 10 semester/15 quarter units of upper-division non-remedial coursework in subject area
  • Completion of at least one course in each of the areas listed after subject. For a list of subjects, courses, and unacceptable coursework, please review: Supplementary Authorizations-Single Subjects (CL-603).
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Coursework must be completed with a with a grade of “C” or better

To apply for a supplementary authorization:

1. Completed application (CTC 41-4)
2. CTC application fee: $100 (check or money order made payable to CTC)
3. Official transcripts
4. Mail documents and payment to:
   Commission on Teacher Credentialing
   Certification Division
   900 Capitol Avenue
   ​​​​​​​Sacramento, CA 95811-4213

For a small fee, CSUB can provide an evaluation to see if the requirements for a supplementary authorization have been met. If interested, please contact Stephanie Prielipp at sprielipp@csub.edu.

To add a Multiple Subject to a Single Subject Credential (CTC CL 621a):

1. Hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Credential
2. Subject Matter Competency in Multiple Subject (SMC Options)
3. 3 semester/4 quarter unit course directly related to teaching in a self-contained classroom, excluding methods of reading.
   CSUB course: EDEL 5200 or EDEL 5500 or EDEL 5400
4. Course in developing English Language Skills for beginning readers.
   CSUB course: EDEL 5100
5. Passage of RICA
6. Possession of an EL Authorization (CTC CL-622)
7. Met U.S. Constitution Requirement

To add a Single Subject to a Multiple Subject Credential (CTC CL 621a):

1. Hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject Credential
2. Subject Matter Competency in content area being sought (SMC Options)
3. 3 semester/4 quarter unit course in methodology aligned with specific content area being sought.
   CSUB course: EDSE 5200 - 5280
4. Possession of an EL Authorization (CTC CL-622)
5. Met U.S. Constitution Requirement

To add a Single Subject content area to Single Subject Credential (CTC CL 621a):

1. Hold a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Credential
2. Subject Matter Competency in content area being sought (SMC Options)
3. 3 semester/4 quarter unit course in methodology aligned with specific content area being sought.
   CSUB course: EDSE 5200 - 5280

To apply for teaching or content area:

1. Completed application (CTC 41-4)
2. CTC application fee: $100 (check or money order made payable to CTC)
3. Official transcripts and supporting documents (i.e. CSETs/Degree Verification/RICA)
4. Mail documents and payment to:
   Commission on Teacher Credentialing
   Certification Division
   900 Capitol Avenue
   Sacramento, CA 95811-4213

Added Authorizations in Special Education (AASE) require specific advanced prepartion of the teacher and are a subset of the full preliminary teacher preparation program. The authorization is designed to allow teachers to supplement the knowledge and skills from their preliminary teacher preparation program (CTC AASE-CL-890).

The Added Authorization in Early Childhood Special Education authorizes the individual to provide special education services to children from birth to 5 years of age.

To add the ECSE Added Authorization:

1. Hold a valid California intern, preliminary, clear, or life Education Specialist credential.
2. Apply and be admitted to the Special Education ECSE program: ECSE flyer.
3. Complete the ECSE coursework: EDSP 5710, EDSP 5720, and EDSP 5730. 
   1. EDSP 5730 is a fieldwork course

To apply for added authorization:

1. Submit a completed application at the end of your ECSE program.
2.  CSUB will make the recommendation to CTC.

The holder of a valid Education Specialist teaching credential may add another specialty area to their credential by completing a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program. Requirements for adding another specialty depend on the type of credential held and where the initial credential was earned.

Requirements for adding a specialty area are listed below for previous CSUB credential completers and must be completed within 5 years of the 1^st credential. Individuals who completed their teaching credential at another institution should request a credential evaluation.

CSUB will make the recommendation to the Commission for authorization. In some instances, a paper application may be required.

Adding an MMSN specialty area to an ESN Education Specialist Credential:

• Pedagogy course in specialty area – EDSP 5650
• 50 hours of clinical practice in new specialty area. Hours must be completed within 1 year of EDSP 5650 course.

Adding an ESN specialty area to an MMSN Education Specialist Credential:

• Pedagogy course in specialty area – EDSP 5660
• 50 hours of clinical practice in new specialty area. Hours must be completed within 1 year of EDSP 5660 course.

Adding MMSN or ESN authorization to a clear Mild/Moderate or Moderate Severe credential (valid until June 30, 2025):

• Possession of appropriate prerequisite credential aligned with appropriate bridge authorization.
  • For MMSN, holds a mild/moderate credential which includes autism authorization.
  • For ESN, holds a moderate/severe credential which includes autism authorization.
• Completion of additional content for new Teaching Performance Expectations. CSUB does not currently offer bridge coursework but suggests the following programs:
  • LACOE Bridge Program
  • Fresno Pacific University Bridge Program
• Completion of pedagogy course in specialty area: EDSP 5650 to add MMSN to ESN or completion of EDSP 5660 to add ESN to MMSN.
• 50 hours of successful clinical practice in new specialty area. Hours must be completed within 1 year of EDSP 5650/ESP 5660 course or prior to June 30, 2025.

 

If you hold a clear Level I or Level II Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe credential:

• Please contact CSUB for a credential evaluation

 

Instructions on how to apply to CSUB to add a specialty area:

1. Apply as a graduate student to CSU Bakersfield on Cal State Apply: calstate.edu/apply/graduate
   • You will need to send transcripts from every college/university attended unless you are CSUB alumni.
2. Apply to the Special Education Credential Program
   • Instructions on applying can be found in the program application: Program Application.
3. If granted admission to the program, you will complete an education plan with your program advisor.

 

Instructions on how to apply for your second specialty area:

To apply for another specialty area, you must currently hold a California Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist Credential with English Learner Authorization and Autism Authorization. The additional specialty area will be issued in line with the current credential held. For example, if you hold a preliminary credential, then a preliminary authorization for the additional specialty will be issued. If you hold a clear credential, then a clear authorization for the additional specialty will be issued.

1. Submit the following items for approval to your Program Advisor:
   • Hour verification - A letter of verification from school administration must be provided to acknowledging clinical practice hour completion.

 

• Statement of Knowledge.2-3 page essay on what you learned and observed during your 50 hour clinical practice for the new specialty. This is to include your knowledge/competency on curriculum, assessment/evaluation practices, evidence-based practices, and behavior management approval.

 

2. Your Program Advisor or Program Director will notify you of approval of your hours/statement of knowledge and send you an application for additional specialty which you will submit with application for recommendation.

 

3. To submit your application for recommendation to the submission portal:
   • Application for Online Recommendation

To be included with Application for Online Recommendation:

• Application for additional specialty recommendation
• Letter of hour verification
• Statement of knowledge
• Approval of hour verification and statement of knowledge from Program Advisor

 

4. The Credential Analyst will notify you once your application has been submitted for recommendation and with further instructions to complete your application.