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Supplemental Authorization
in COMPUTEr SCIENCE

Learn about California's New Supplemental Authorization in Computer Science


View a CTC memo explaining the new authorization.


UC-Riverside Extension Certificate Program

UC Riverside's is launching a new online program designed to help teachers earn their supplemental authorizations in computer science.

Introductory Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science Education (15 units required)
Upon completion of the courses listed below the holder of a valid Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential may add the subject of Introductory Computer Science to his or her credential and is authorized to teach departmentalized classes in Computer Science in grades 9 and below.
  • CS X458.01 – Impacts of Computing and Communication Devices (3 units)
  • CS X458.02 – Introduction to Computational Thinking and Programming (4 units)
  • CS X458.03 – Programming and Design I (4 units)
  • CS X458.04 – Programming and Design II (4 units)

Specific Supplementary Authorization in Computer Science Education (19 units required)
Upon completion of the courses listed below, specific supplementary authorizations may be added to Single Subject, Standard Secondary and Special Secondary (academic subject areas only) Teaching Credentials and authorize the holder to teach the specific subject in grades preschool, kindergarten-12, and classes organized primarily for adults.
  • CS X458.01 – Impacts of Computing and Communication Devices (3 units)
  • CS X458.02 – Introduction to Computational Thinking and Programming (4 units)
  • CS X458.03 – Programming and Design I (4 units)
  • CS X458.04 – Programming and Design II (4 units)
  • CS X458.05 – Data Structures and Algorithms (4 units)

Should you have any questions in regards to the program, please contact Abril Chavando at 951-827-1654 and achavando@ucx.ucr.edu.

College of St. Scholastica Certificate Program

The College of St. Scholastica offers a certificate program consisting of four online courses. All the courses, except for the Methods & Capstone course, align with the CSTA Level 3 standards for high school students. Each course will have a diversity strand that will help teachers address the needs of all learners and include pedagogical content knowledge. These courses include: 
  • EDU 6710 - Computational Thinking and Standards (3 units)
  • EDU 6720 - Computer Science Principles (3 units)
  • EDU 6730 - Programming and Teaching Java (3 units)
  • EDU 6740 - CS Methods & Capstone (3 units)
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