Add a Credential
What is the Add a Credential Program?
The Add a Credential Program, offered by the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) School of Education, allows multiple- and single-subject credentialed teachers to expand their expertise by earning an additional single subject TK-12 credential in Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science, or World Language (Spanish).
Program Highlights
- Convenient Format: Tailored to fit the schedules of working teachers throughout California- courses are hosted on Saturdays and held virtually
- Subject Matter Preparation Support: CSET preparation course available for Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre
- Cost: $2,000 (includes both CSET prep course and Methodology course)
Upcoming Course Schedule
All courses take place on Saturdays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. via Zoom
Art
CSET Prep: Sept. 19 & Sept. 26
Methodology: Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Dec. 12
Dance
CSET Prep: Sept. 19 & Sept. 26
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Music
CSET Prep: Sept. 19 & Sept. 26
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Theatre
CSET Prep: Sept. 19 & Sept. 26
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Mathematics
(CSET Prep not offered)
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Biology
(CSET Prep not offered)
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Chemistry
(CSET Prep not offered)
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Physics
(CSET Prep not offered)
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Science
(CSET Prep not offered)Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
World Language (Spanish)
(CSET Prep not offered)
Methodology: Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5
Program Requirements
If you hold a valid Clear or Life Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential, you will need to:
- Meet the Subject Matter Requirement
- Take and pass all necessary CSET tests
- Show that you have met the requirement by earning a related Bachelor’s degree (will be determined by SCOE Director)
- Show that you have met the requirement using college coursework (will be determined by SCOE Director)
- Possess an English learner authorization (automatically included with any credential earned within California)
- Complete a three-semester-unit course in methodology directly related to teaching in a departmentalized setting in the specific content area sought (provided by SCOE)
- Complete CTC application and pay processing fee
Interested in This Program?
- Sign up for one of our upcoming Informational Sessions
- Application opens in August for our next session starting Fall 2026!
- Questions? Please contact Christine Louen at clouen@scoe.net