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3. Special Subjects Additional 4-Year Preliminary Credential Candidates: Application Materials

  • Special Subjects
3. Special Subjects Additional 4-Year Preliminary Credential Candidates: Application Materials

Step 1

Step 2

Complete and collect:

This list is to be used when applying for a ROTC or Basic Military Drill credential. If you are interested in one of the other subjects available on the Special Subject credential, please call our office at 858-292-3507.  

  • SDCOE Program Application
  • CTC Credential Application (PDF)
  • Temporary County Certificate Application
    • Only for teachers at public school districts; contact your employer to obtain the correct form for your county of employment.
  • Official Transcript
    • Verified by official transcripts
      • U.S. Constitution (The commission does not accept SDCOE certificates of completion, you must request official transcripts from UMass Global, to be emailed directly to Nancy Mora (Credentials Technician) at nancy.mora@sdcoe.net
      • For instructions on how to order your transcript, please use this Transcript Guide
  • Applicable fee
    • $100 cashier's check or money order payable CCTC

Step 3

Turn in all documentation to your employer's Human Resources Credential Technician. They will mail the packet to our Credentials Office for processing.

DO NOT SCAN AND EMAIL APPLICATIONS. SDCOE CANNOT ACCEPT SCANNED APPLICATIONS DUE TO THE SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION.

Mailing Address:

SDCOE Designated Subjects
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Ste. 103
San Diego, CA 92111

If at any time you have questions about this application process, please contact the credential technician at your employing school district, designatedsubjects@sdcoe.net or the SDCOE DS Credential Technician Nancy Mora at nancy.mora@sdcoe.net.

Collect all application materials. Apply early; the usual processing time is about four weeks after our office receives your application. We cannot expedite applications. 

Application Processing Calendar

2025 Course Calendar: Please note that the 2025 course calendar will be published in November. At that time, registration for the 2025 courses will be opened.

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other designated subjects credentials

  • Career Technical Education
1. Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential Information

Career Technical Education is one of the fastest-growing areas of education. These courses prepare students, from middle school to adult, for specific trades in 15 industry sectors. Teachers pursuing a CTE credential come directly from those industry areas. 

  • Special Subjects
1. Special Subjects Credential Information

The Special Subjects Credential authorizes teaching in programs such as Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Driver Education, and Aviation. These programs are not offered in all districts, and credential requirements and necessary experience are very specific. 

Designated Subjects Credential Pathway Flowcharts