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§ 80089.4. Specific Subject Matter Authorizations.

5 CA ADC § 80089.4Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

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Title 5. Education
Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970
Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs
5 CCR § 80089.4
§ 80089.4. Specific Subject Matter Authorizations.
Currentness
(a) The holder of a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a) and (b) may have one or more of the subjects listed in subsection (b) added as a specific subject matter authorization. Equivalent quarter hours may be used to meet the semester hour requirement. The candidate shall verify completion of either (1) or (2) below:
(1) a collegiate major from a regionally accredited college or university in a subject directly related to each subject from subsection (b) to be listed, or
(2) 32 semester or 48 quarter hours of non-remedial collegiate coursework directly related to the requested subject listed in subsection (b) except for history which requires a minimum of 16 semester units in both world history and U. S. history. A grade of “C” or above in any course used to meet the provisions of this subsection shall be required. Non-remedial coursework for the purposes of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.
(b) The following subjects may be added as a specific subject matter authorization to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a) and (b):
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
(c) A subject specified in subsection (b) as a specific subject matter authorization authorizes the holder to teach courses in the specific subject in departmentalized classes in grades preschool and K-12 or in classes organized primarily for adults.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e) and 44256, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6319(a) and 7801(23).
History
1. New section filed 11-16-2004; operative 12-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 47).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, § 80089.4, 5 CA ADC § 80089.4
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