Section 80089.4 - Specific Subject Matter Authorizations(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.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 80089.4
1. New section filed 11-16-2004; operative 12-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 47). 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).
1. New section filed 11-16-2004; operative 12-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 47).