1. (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. (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. (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.

2. (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

3. (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.

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).