Transcript Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs

ED 200 Presentation
Fall 2010
Lisa McCully
Director, Office of Student Services
Overview
 OSS – What does this office do? Where are
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Credential Program Advising
Pre-requisites common to all basic credential
programs
Focus on the STE teacher credential program
Timeline of the application process
Other program options
$$ APLE $$ & other scholarship information
Questions
OSS - What do we do?
 Marketing & Recruitment
 Credential Program Advising
 All COE Program Brochures and Contacts
 Information regarding CBEST, CSET, RICA
& Praxis tests
 Information regarding student groups
 Credential Processing
 Commencement
Contact Info:
College of Education
Office of Student Services
[email protected]
(619) 594-6320
EBA – 259
Open: M – F, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
School of Teacher Education
Multiple & Single Subject
Teaching Credential
Bonnie Telfer
Advisor
(619) 594-3295
[email protected]
Open Advising:
Monday – Thursday 2:00 – 4:00
Office of Student Services EBA-259
Overview of the Credential
Program
 We offer 2 & 3 semester programs.
 2 Semester Program (full time) - Each
semester includes coursework and student
teaching.
 3 Semester Program - Student teaching in
the final semester. Desirable for those
who continue working part time until
student teaching.
Student Teaching
 Two placements at two different levels:
 Primary grades (K-3)
 Intermediate grades (4-6) – can be
through 8th grade if in a self-contained
classroom
 Middle School
 High School
Prerequisites Common to
Basic Credential Programs
 CSET/CBEST Examinations-take early
(begin late in junior year)
 Certificate of Clearance – apply 6-12 months
in advance of program admission
(applications at EBA-259)
Prerequisites Common to
Basic Credential Programs
 GPA – 2.67 cumulative (all college
coursework) or 2.75 last 60 units
 Dual application – apply to the university
for post-graduate study AND apply to
department
 Tuberculin clearance to be valid while
enrolled in program (Health Services)
Timeline & Process
 Download an informational brochure from
STE website at
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/STE/teachprospect
ive.htm and carefully read the details on
admission requirements.
 Attend a group advising session. Dates and
times are posted at
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/ceac/advising_ste.h
tml
Timeline cont.
• Work toward completion of prerequisite
courses ED 451 and SPED 450.
• Register to take the CSET/CBEST exams
(if these were not completed in Jr. year).
• Stop by the Office of Student Services in
(EBA 259) and pick up information about
applying for a Certificate of Clearance.
• Check the program website for information
regarding application due dates.
Timeline cont.
 Maintain your GPA
 Apply for readmission to the university using
the graduate application at
www.csumentor.edu. Complete this step
before you complete your credential
program application.
 Complete the Credential Program Application
(access this from the STE website)
Other Credential Programs
 Special Education (M/M, M/S, ECSE)
 Bi-lingual MS & SS (Spanish, Arabic,
Japanese, Tagolog, or Mandarin)
 Dual Credential (Bi-lingual & Special Ed)
Additional programs we offer to credentialed
teachers:
School Counseling, School Psychology, School
Administration
Special Education Program
Advising
Department of Special Education
San Diego State University
(619) 594-6665
North Education Building Room 70
Or visit their website at:
http://edweb.sdsu.edu./SPED
Multiple /Single Subject Bilingual &
Dual Credential Advising
Sarah Maheronnaghsh
Advisor
(619) 594-3330
[email protected]
Fall 2010 Open Advising:
Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – Noon
Office of Student Services EBA-259
Appointments: (619) 594-5155
APLE – Assumption Program of Loans for Education
APLE
 Incentive Program (administered by the CA
Student Aid Commission) to encourage
outstanding students to become California
teachers in:
 Designated subject areas where critical
teacher shortage has been identified
 Designated schools that meet criteria
established by Superintendent of Public
Instruction (ie. Low Performing <20
Percentile)
APLE - $11K - $19K
 Up to $11,000 dollars paid to your lender(s)
over course of 4 years (up to $2K in Year 1,
$3K in years 2-4)
 Additional $1K per year for math or science
(grades 7-12) or special education
 Additional $1K per year for teaching these
subjects in lowest 20th percentile API
Designated Schools &Teacher
Shortage Areas
 Low-income area schools
 Schools serving rural areas or small towns
 Schools with a high percentage (20% or
more) of emergency permit teachers
 Low performing (bottom 20 percentile)
 State Special Schools
Samples of Designated Subject
Areas
 Mathematics/Computer Sciences – Grade 7-12
 Science (Life/Physical) – Grade 7-12
 Business
 Education Specialist (Special Education)
 Foreign Languages
 Music
 Reading
Can change year-to-year
APLE – Do you qualify?
 Have a student loan(s) (in your name and in
good standing)
 Completed at least 60 semester units
 Intend to pursue a multiple subject, single
subject or special education credential
 Maintain at least ½ time enrollment
 Maintain satisfactory academic progress
APLE – How do I apply?
 The application can be found at the Office
of Student Services website (under the
financial aid and scholarships link)
 http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/
 For additional information and answers to
questions regarding APLE stop by the
Office of Student Services in EBA-259.
Scholarships
 Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
(OFAS)
 http://starter.sdsu.edu/fao/
Questions?
Contact the College of Education’s
Office of Student Services
(619) 594-6320
Visit us in EBA-259
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/ceac/
[email protected]