Transcript Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs

Liberal Studies 300 Orientation
Fall 2010
San Diego State University
College of Education
Office of Student Services
Dr. Patricia Lozada-Santone
Assistant Dean
EBA-346
Prerequisites Common to
Basic Credential Programs
CSET/CBEST Examinations-take early
(begin late in junior year)
 Certificate of Clearance – do 6-12
months in advance of program
admission; longer if arrest or conviction
record; valid for 5 years
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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 one semester
before intended enrollment
 Tuberculin clearance to be valid while
enrolled in program (Health Services)
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Multiple Subject Advisor
School of Teacher Education
Bonnie Telfer
(619) 594-3295
[email protected]
Open Advising:
Monday – Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Office of Student Services EBA-259
Overview of Multiple Subject
Credential Program
Most programs are two semesters in
length.
 Each semester includes coursework
and student teaching.
 We also offer a three semester option
in which student teaching takes place
in the final semester.
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Daily Life of a Student
Teacher (Example)
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Semester 1 - First 8 Weeks
(Monday - Friday)
◦ Classroom Management (1 unit)
◦ Math Methods (3 units)
◦ Educational Psychology (3 units)
◦ Reading/Language Arts (3 units)
◦ Seminar (1 unit)
◦ ELD (3 units)
MON
9-12
Math
TUE
9-12
Ed Psych
WED
9-12
Math
THU
1-4
Reading
2-4
1-4
2-4
Class mgt Reading Seminar
9-12
Ed Psych
4-7
ELD
Evenings
&
weekends
FRI
Other
course
meetings,
seminars,
classroom
observing
Read
Study
Prepare
assignments
Daily Life Continued
(Example)
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Semester 1 (second 8 weeks)
◦ Mon-Fri 7:45 - 3:30 - Student
teaching (8 units)
◦ Monday 4:00 - 7:00 - ELD
◦ Evenings and weekends - Prepare
curriculum and instruction for
teaching - gather and read
resources, write lesson plans, grade
student work
Timeline
Senior Year – First Semester
Download an informational brochure
from our website at
http://coe.sdsu.edu/ste/prospective/cre
dential.php and carefully read the
details on admission requirements.
 Attend a Multiple Subject group
advising session.
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Timeline
Senior Year – First Semester
Work toward completion of prerequisite
courses ED 451 and SPED 450/500.
 Register to take the CSET/CBEST exams
soon.
 Stop by the Office of Student Services in
(EBA 259) and pick up information about
applying for a Certificate of Clearance.
 Work hard to complete your Liberal Studies
requirements and maintain a strong GPA.
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Timeline
Senior Year – Second Semester
Complete the prerequisite courses.
 Download a current credential program
application from our website.
 Apply for readmission to the university
using the graduate application at
www.csumentor.edu. Complete this step
before you submit your credential
program application.
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Timeline
Senior Year – Second Semester
Gather the items needed to submit the
credential program application. Check
our website for deadline dates and
submit your packet to EBA 255.
 Work hard to complete your Liberal
Studies requirements and maintain a
strong GPA.
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Multiple Subject Advisor
Department of Policy Studies & Cross
Cultural Education
Dr. Sarah Maheronnaghsh
(619) 594-3330
[email protected]
Open Advising:
Mon. & Wed. 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fri. 10:00 am – Noon
Office of Student Services EBA-259
Appointments: (619) 594-5155
Multiple Subject Bilingual
Authorization: Arabic, Japanese,
Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog
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Prerequisites:
◦ SPED 450 or SPED 500
◦ ED 451
◦ PLC 515
◦ CSET LOTE in Arabic, Japanese,
Mandarin, or Tagalog
◦ PLC 415 (Spanish Language exam)
Dual Credential Bilingual Multiple
Subjects & Educational Specialist
Teacher Preparation Program
This dual credential teacher preparation
program is designed for Bilingual individuals
proficient in Spanish & English seeking a
Bilingual credential & who are interested in
obtaining an additional credential as an
Education Specialist in Mild/Moderate
disabilities.
This is an intensive two year credential
program for highly committed individuals
interested in meeting the specific needs of
the English language learners in California.
Dual Credential Bilingual Multiple
Subjects & Educational Specialist
Teacher Preparation Program
For additional information contact:
Mr. Ernesto Sanz at (619) 594-5155
[email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesdays10:00 am – 4:00
pm in EBA-226A
Website: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/PLC
A Career in Special Education?
San Diego State University
Department of Special Education
Dr. Regina Brandon
North Education Building, Room 70
What do special educators
do?
Work with
individuals with
special needs
 Work in
partnership with
families
 Work in
partnership with
other
professionals
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Provide
coaching and
support for older
students in job
placements
 Advocate for
individuals with
disabilities
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SDSU Credential Programs
Mild/Moderate (M/M)
 Moderate/Severe (M/S)
 Early Childhood Special Education
(ECSE)
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Student Admission
Requirements
California Basic Educational Test (CBEST)
 Subject Matter Competency
◦ CSET: Multiple Subjects (all three subtests) or CSET:
Single Subject (Math, English, Social Studies or Social
Science only)
◦ Admission to Internship Program may require
applicants to pass CSET: Multiple Subject.
◦ For ECSE, completion of an academic major closely
allied with Early Childhood: Child Development, Speech
and Language, Social Work, Psychology or Liberal
Studies. If major is not considered to be closely allied
to Early Childhood, you may complete Early Childhood
coursework before being accepted into the ECSE
program (see ECSE Advisor for more information)
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Student Admission
Requirements
GPA 2.75 last 60 semester (90 quarter)
units or 2.67 overall. Once in the
program, maintain a 3.00 GPA per
semester
 Tuberculin Clearance
 California Certificate of Clearance
 U.S. Constitution Requirement
 University Application
 Department Application
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Prerequisite Courses
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SPED 500 – Human Exceptionality
SPED 501 – Typical & Atypical Learning Processes
SPED 502 – Field Experiences in General & Special Education
SPED 527 – SPED in a Pluralistic Society
PLC 915C – Teaching and Learning in the Content Area:
English Language Development/SDAIE
Courses Relevant To Credential Area Selected
SPED 524 – Characteristics of Students with
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 525 – Characteristics of Students with
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
SPED 528 – Young Children with Disabilities and their families
Would you like more
information?
Contact:
Department of Special Education
San Diego State University
(619) 594-6665
North Education Building, Room 70
Or visit our website at:
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/SPED/
Assumption Program of Loans for
Education (APLE)
Administered by CA Student Aid
Commission
 Incentive Program to encourage
outstanding students to become
California teachers in:
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◦ Subject areas where critical teacher
shortage has been identified
◦ Designated schools that meet criteria
established by Superintendent of Public
Instruction
APLE – Do you qualify?
Have completed a minimum of 60
semester undergraduate units
 Be enrolled in a program leading to a
baccalaureate degree or an approved
professional teacher preparation
program
 Be enrolled each term, at least halftime, in coursework through at least
the end of the fall term you apply
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APLE – Do you qualify?
Have received, or have been
approved to receive, educational loans
issued to students through institutions
of higher education
 Not be in default or become
delinquent in any state or federally
insured educational loan
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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
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APLE – Contact Information
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For additional information and
answers to questions regarding APLE
◦ Caroline Balzer
([email protected])
◦ Rocio Espinoza
([email protected])
Questions?
Contact the College of Education’s
Office of Student Services
(619) 594-6320
Visit us in EBA-259
Website: http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/
Email: [email protected]