(a) The minimum requirements for the
professional clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential for
applicants who complete a professional preparation program in California shall
include (1) through (3):
(1) possession of a
valid California teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section
44203(e);
(2) completion of a post
baccalaureate professional preparation program accredited by the Committee on
Accreditation for the Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential,
including successful completion of supervised student teaching appropriate to
the specialization area; and
(3)
the recommendation from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
that has a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the
professional clear credential sought.
(b) The minimum requirements for the
professional clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential for
applicants who complete a professional preparation program outside California
shall include (1) and (2). Applicants may apply directly to the Commission for
the professional clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential under
this section:
(1) possession of a valid
California teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section 44203(e);
and
(2) completion of a post
baccalaureate professional preparation program comparable to a program
accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Health Science Specialist
Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised student
teaching appropriate to the specialization area but are taken outside
California. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course
work was completed.
(c)
Term.
The professional clear Health Science Specialist
Instruction Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all
requirements shall be dated per Title 5 Section
80553.
(d) Authorization.
The Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential
authorizes the holder to teach health science in grades twelve and below,
including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. This
credential also authorizes the holder to develop and coordinate curriculum,
develop programs and deliver staff development for health science education
programs coordinated by school districts or county offices of
education.
Notes
Cal. Code
Regs. Tit. 5, §
80069
1. Amendment
of section heading and new section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000
(Register 99, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 81, No.
13.
Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code.
Reference: Sections 44225(b) and (e), 44256(c) and 44265, Education
Code.
1. Amendment of
section heading and new section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register
99, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 81, No.
13.
