Secondary Education, Single Subject Credential Program

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The Single Subject Credential program stresses a logical sequence among the critical components of teacher education, including subject matter preparation, pedagogical instruction, fieldwork observation, participation in classroom activities and student teaching. It is responsive to contemporary educational concerns and provides for strict coordination of the varied administrative components, including admission, candidate assessment and program evaluation. The program is articulated with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Professional Teacher Preparation Programs, the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA).

The program is a multi-semester process, where students move between theoretical knowledge provided in coursework and the practical experience gained in secondary classroom; developing philosophical and methodological perspectives that are tested in practical experience.

Technology

EDSC 304 - Educational Technologies for Secondary Teachers (3)

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Course required for preliminary credential, recommended as early as possible, unless part of subject matter preparation program.

Prerequisites (12 units)

Requirements for First Semester Candidates

EDSC 410 - Teaching English Learners in Secondary Schools (3)

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Complete prior to first semester intern program.

First Semester (15 units)

Second Semester (16 units)

Additional Information

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are taken in the academic departments.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Single Subject Credential Program are required to apply to the university, as well as Admission to Teacher Education. Filing deadlines are March 15 (for the following fall) and Oct. 15 (for the following spring). An additional fee is required with the application.

Applications for admission into the Single Subject Credential Program are evaluated according to the following criteria: subject matter competence, professional aptitude and disposition; fundamental skills, and personality and character. Evidence in relation to criteria is submitted at the time of application and includes the following:

Grade-point average of 2.67 cumulative or 2.75 in the last 60 semester units
Verification of basic educational skills
Successful completion of EDSC 310 , EDSC 320 , EDSC 330 and EDSC 340
100% completion of Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) in your content area or the CSET exam results in your content area (see your adviser)
Proficiency in oral and written English
Recommendations from academic faculty
TB Test
CPR Training - Candidates must complete CPR Training offered by the American Heart Association (Heart Saver) or the American Red Cross. Training must cover infant, child and adult. Evidence of CPR training must be current (within 2 years) and a copy of the CPR certificate must be submitted with the credential application
The Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) must be obtained by the time of application. There is a fingerprint background check form to be completed as specified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Positive disposition toward teaching adolescents from diverse backgrounds