Transcript Integrated Credential Program (ICP)

*Welcome*
Integrated
Credential
Program
Liberal Studies Major
Current LBST program
Elementary Subject Matter
Traditional Path: finish BA then
enter the Credential Program
Integrated Credential Program:
obtain BA and Credential at the
same time.
Integrated Credential Program
(ICP) Provides:
• A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal
Studies
concurrently with
• A Multiple Subject Credential over the
course of the program.
• Authorization to Teach English Learners
• Bilingual Emphasis Option: Spanish
Certificate
ICP - Option
• Joint program through the College of
Arts and Sciences and the College of
Education
• Cohort model
• Core Courses and Non-Core Courses
• Full Time (15-16 units per semester)
• Must be able to take classes during the
day
The Integrated Program Consists of:
Pre-requisite Semester and 5 Themed Semesters
Prerequisite Semester:
• EDUC 350
• EDUC 364
• COE Application Packet
• Take the Basic Skills Examination
• Other non-core LBST course requirements
• Prepare & Take CSET examination during ICP
program
• 2.67 GPA
Technology Requirement
• Computer Competency Requirement (CCR)
– Can take at the community college before
matriculation to CSUSM
http://www.csusm.edu/admissions.htm
– CS 100 and/ or Pass by Exam at CSUSM
– Computer Competency is pre-requisite
• EDUC 422 Technology Tools for Teaching and
Learning
– Technology-rich lessons that focus on student
learning based on utilizing those identified skills
– Pre-requisite for College of Education
5 Themed Semesters:
Language, Culture & Learning,
Mathematics
Science, Community, Professional Practice
• Core Courses: Students take a content course
that is paired with the appropriate teaching
methods class.
• Non-Core Courses: Students also enroll in
selected courses required for the Liberal
Studies Major.
Sample Semester
Theme:Language, Culture and Learning
Core Courses
(9 units)
Non-Core Courses
(6 units)
EDMS 511B (3 units)
Depth of Study Course # 1
Elem. Teaching & Learning 1
EDMS 521B (3 units)
Elementary Literacy 1
Ling 300B (3 units)
Language and Culture
History 347 (3 units)
Minimum Grade Requirement
• C or better in UD LBST courses
• C- does not count
• C+ or better in EDUC courses
• Overall 3.0 GPA in EDUC courses for Credential
• CR/NC not acceptable for major requirements
• Can repeat course if you don’t meet grade
requirement
Classroom Involvement
• Total of 4 Field Experiences
• Field practicum I & II
– 2 half days in assigned elementary classroom
– Group work, one on one work, 3 lesson plans
• Full time Clinical Practice
– Clinical Practice I - 8 weeks
– Clinical Practice II - 8 weeks
Benefits of an integrated program:
• Students are
guaranteed
registration in Core
Courses.
• The quality of future
teachers is enhanced
(4 field experiences)
• Built-in support and
study group
• Pairing of subject matter
preparation with teaching
methods enhances learning
experiences
• Teaching skills are developed
and seasoned over three
years. (Students interact in
elementary classrooms much
sooner).
• Networking with teachers and
school districts.
For more information• Gwen Hansen
• Phone: (760) 750-8536
• Email: [email protected]
• www.csusm.edu/COE
• www.csusm.edu/liberalstudiesadvisi
ng/index.html