The Introductory Computer Science Supplementary Authorization program at SJSU focuses on providing the computer science knowledge that allows teaching students to engage fully and democratically in a technology rich society. With a parallel engagement in equity/justice, technological skills, and pedagogy, this supplementary authorization helps students to:

• Explore big issues of equity and social impacts of CS 
• Learn core CS practices, theories, tools, and skills
• Gain programming experience 
• Learn how to critique, revise (existing) and design lessons and CS curricula

The Introductory Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

• can be added to a Single Subject teaching credential and authorizes the holder to teach the supplementary subject matter content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks for study in grades 9 and below. 
• can be added to a Multiple Subject Teaching credential and authorizes the holder to teach departmentalized classes related to the supplementary in grades 9 and below.