Adding Additional Credentials and Authorizations

Once you hold a preliminary credential you can add additional teaching or subject areas onto the existing credential. Prior to taking courses, please consult with the Credential Office to ensure you take the correct courses and have the appropriate requirements relevant to your existing teaching credential.

Adding the Single Subject Credential onto a Multiple Subject Credential:

• Single Subject Methods Course
• Subject Matter Competence 

Adding the Multiple Subject Credential onto a Single Subject Credential:

• Multiple Subject Methods Course
• Reading Course
• Subject Matter Competence 
• RICA

Adding another Single Subject Area onto a Single Subject Credential:

• Subject Matter Competence 
• Single Subject Methods Course in certain circumstances (Consult with a Credential Analyst) 

Adding the Education Specialist Credential onto an Existing Multiple or Single Subject Credential: 
A variety of options exist and clinical practice is required. Please consult with the Credential Analyst.

Comprehensive information is available on the CTC website.

You must apply directly to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) via a paper application for the credential once the above requirements have been met. The Credential Analyst will be able to offer guidance on this process but cannot make the credential recommendation on your behalf unless you are adding the Education Specialist credential.