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OFFICE: Education 152 TELEPHONE: (619) 594-5155 FAX: (619) 594-1183 |
Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
The Multiple Subject Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development credential (B/CLAD) emphasis: Spanish is available to students interested in teaching in a bilingual elementary school classroom. This credential authorizes the holder to teach in any self-contained bilingual or regular classroom in which one teacher is responsible for all the subjects commonly taught in the elementary schools. Because courses on methods of teaching subject areas are taught in Spanish as well as English, candidates must pass the Spanish Language Proficiency and Cultural Awareness Examination given by the department.
Candidates who will pursue this credential need to specify "Multiple Subject with Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (B/CLAD) emphasis: Spanish" in the application for admission to SDSU (Code: 00200). Applications for program admission are available from the Campus Store. Packet includes items verifying the following:
1. CBEST. Students must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test prior to admission to the B/CLAD credential program. This examination is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Booklets containing registration forms and test information are available from the Test Office in SS-2549, (619) 594-5216.
2. Major. The Liberal Studies major, Emphasis in Education, Foreign Language Specialization may be selected in preparation for the teaching credential. Students who have academic majors other than liberal studies are required to pass the commission-approved PRAXIS, Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (MSAT). These scores must have been received within five years prior to recommendation. Information may be obtained through advisers in the Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education Department, ED-152, and registration materials are available through the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100.
* Linguistics 420 and 452 are requirements for the Liberal Studies major.
** With approval of the mathematics adviser, any of the following mathematics courses may be substituted for Mathematics 210: Mathematics 121, 150, 312.
4. Grade Point Average. Candidates must have cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) within the upper one-half of undergraduate students in the candidates' majors. GPAs vary according to discipline and graduating institution. GPA requirements are available in the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100. Candidates are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and unofficial SDSU transcripts for GPA calculations.
5. Letters of Recommendation. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted attesting to the applicants following characteristics: (a) attitude, aptitude and ability to teach children; (b) personality and character; (c) academic ability. At least one letter should be from an elementary school teacher the student has worked with and the others may be from faculty and administrators.
6. Tuberculin Clearance. Evidence of a negative tuberculosis test (these tests are valid for four years and must be in effect during the time that candidates are enrolled in the credential program). Clearance statements may be secured from Health Services, private physicians or HMOs, or public health agencies.
7. Early Field Experience. Applicants must provide evidence of a minimum of 60 hours of experience with students in typical elementary classroom settings within the last five years. Such evidence consists of a description and evaluation of the experience by a supervisor.
8. Oral English and Written Statement of Professional Goals and Philosophy. Have an interview with the admissions and retention committee of the PLC Department.
9. California Certificate of Clearance. This certificate represents a background clearance and check conducted by the State Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Turnaround time for the clearance can take as long as eight months. Possessors of K-12 California credentials may satisfy this requirement by submitting copies of those certificates. In lieu of the actual Certificate of Clearance or copy of a credential, candidates may submit their clearance application packets and fees to the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100.
10. Credential Advising Appointment. Each applicant must meet with a faculty adviser to plan an appropriate program, which includes a minimum of 31 units as defined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Make appointment in ED-152, telephone (619) 594-5155.
11. Language and Culture Examination. All candidates must pass the PLC Department Spanish Language Proficiency and Cultural Awareness Examination prior to entering the credential program. Please call (619) 594-3218.
12. Appeals Process. Candidates who do not meet all the admission requirements may petition the PLC Department Admissions and Retention Committee for individual consideration; petition forms must be submitted concurrently with the application packets.
13. Application. Applicants should complete application procedures the semester prior to beginning the credential program. Call the department for Policy Studies application deadline.
In addition to the minimum admissions standards identified above, the PLC Department Admissions and Retention Committee may also consider qualifications such as previous teaching experience and relevant working experience with children. Due to the number of applicants, application to the program does not ensure admission.
1. A bachelor's degree (or higher) with any major other than education.
2. Completion of an approved program of professional education. (See Department of Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education for further information.)
3. Passage of PRAXIS Examination, Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) or approved waiver program (Liberal Studies major, Emphasis in Education).
4. Passage of the Spanish Language Proficiency and Cultural Awareness Examination.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of principles and provisions of United States Constitution through successful completion of three-unit college level course or examination. Courses are listed in General Catalog section on "Graduation Requirements," IV. American Institutions Requirement, C.3.b.
6. Passage of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
NOTE: Undergraduate students in their final semester prior to obtaining a baccalaureate degree may sign up for concurrent postbaccalaureate credit as explained in the section of this catalog on "General Regulations."
1. Completion of an approved fifth year program (a minimum of 30 upper division or graduate-level postbaccalaureate units).
2. Coursework/fieldwork to satisfy PL 94-142: Needs of, and methods of providing educational opportunities to individuals with exceptional needs (mainstreaming). (Teacher Education 526.)
3. Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware, software, and applications to educational/classroom use (computer literacy): Educational Technology 470.
4. Knowledge of health education in California, including substance abuse and nutrition: CHE 101 or 320 and verification of CPR competency.
5. Candidates are required to verify cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The Professional Clear Multiple Subject credential is valid for five years and requires completion of a minimum of 150 hours of approved professional growth activities and 90 days of teaching-related activities in order to be renewed.
The Single Subject Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development credential (B/CLAD) emphasis: Spanish is available to students interested in teaching in a bilingual secondary school classroom. This credential authorizes the holder to teach in any self-contained bilingual or regular classroom in which one teacher is responsible for teaching the given subject area.
Candidates who will pursue this credential need to specify "Single Subject with Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development credential (B/CLAD) emphasis: Spanish " in the application for admission to SDSU (Code: 00100). Applications for program admission are available from Aztec Shops Campus Store. Packet includes items verifying the following:
1. CBEST. Students must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) prior to admission to the Single Subject Bilingual Emphasis credential program. This examination is required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Booklets containing registration forms and test information are available from the Test Office in SS-2549, (619) 594-5216.
2. Subject Matter Competency.
Students must verify competency in a specified single subject area through a university assessment process which consists of reviewing coursework for completion of an approved teaching major or its equivalent at San Diego State University or another approved California teacher-training institution, passing scores on the appropriate PRAXIS examinations, or a combination of coursework and examination scores. Competency will be assessed and verified by subject matter departments at SDSU. Requirements for the various single subject majors are listed with the academic majors in the General Catalog.
Test scores submitted for verification of subject matter competency are valid for five years from the date of the examination. Information and registration materials for the current PRAXIS examinations are available at the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100. Students who have completed approved waiver programs at other universities must still be assessed by SDSU subject matter departments prior to admission to this University's credential program.
4. Grade Point Average. Candidates must have cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) within the upper one-half of undergraduate students in the candidates' majors. GPAs vary according to discipline and graduating institution. GPA requirements are available in the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100. Candidates are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and unofficial SDSU transcripts for GPA calculations.
5. Letters of Recommendation. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted attesting to the applicant's following characteristics: (a) attitude, aptitude and ability to teach children; (b) personality and character; (c) academic ability. At least one of these letters should be from a school teacher with whom the student has worked and the others may be from faculty and administrators.
6. Tuberculin Clearance. Evidence of a negative tuberculosis test (these tests are valid for four years and must be in effect during the time that candidates are enrolled in the credential program). Clearance statements may be secured from Health Services, private physicians or HMO's, or public health agencies.
7. Early Field Experience. Applicants must provide evidence of a minimum of 45 hours of experience with students in typical classroom settings within the last five years. Such evidence consists of a description and evaluation of the experience by a supervisor.
8. Oral English and Written Statement of Professional Goals and Philosophy. Have an interview with the admissions and retention committee of the PLC Department.
9. California Certificate of Clearance. This certificate represents a background clearance and check conducted by the State Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Turnaround time for the clearance can take as long as eight months. Possessors of K-12 California credentials may satisfy this requirement by submitting copies of those certificates. Submit clearance application packet and fees to Center for Careers in Education, ED-100.
10. Credential Advising Appointment. Each applicant must meet with a faculty adviser to plan an appropriate program, which includes a minimum of 31 units as defined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Appointments can be made in ED-152, telephone (619) 594-5155.
11. Language and Culture Examination. All candidates must pass the Spanish Language Proficiency and Cultural Awareness Examination prior to entering the credential program. Please call (619) 594-3218.
12. Appeals Process. Candidates who do not meet all the admission requirements may petition the PLC Department Admissions and Retention Committee for individual consideration; petition forms must be submitted concurrently with the application packets.
13. Application. Applicants should complete application procedures the semester prior to beginning the credential program. Call the department for PLC application deadline.
In addition to the minimum admissions standards identified above, the PLC Department Admissions and Retention Committee may also consider qualifications such as previous teaching experience and relevant working experience with children. Due to the number of applicants, application to the program does not ensure admission.
1. A bachelor's degree with one of the approved single subject majors listed in the School of Teacher Education single subject teaching credential catalog section. Credentials can be granted only in the designated single subject credential areas.
2. Completion of an approved program of professional education. (See Department of Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education for further information about the approved programs.)
3. MAJOR ADVISER'S RECOMMENDATION. Passage of subject matter examination(s) or waiver thereof through completion of one of the approved single subject credential majors listed below with a written recommendation from the Ryan major adviser.
Business: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing
English: Communication, Comparative Literature, English, Journalism, Linguistics, Theatre
Foreign Languages: Classics (Latin), French, German, Russian, Spanish
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Physical Science
Physical Education: Kinesiology (Specialization in Physical Education)
Social Science: Social Science
Candidates applying for the Single Subject Credential program after August 31, 1995 who have not satisfied subject matter competency through coursework or PRAXIS examination(s), must take and pass a new set of examinations for the Single Subject Credential in seven areas: biology#, chemistry#, English, geoscience#, mathematics, physics#, and social science. Candidates for the science authorizations (noted with #) must also take and pass a general science examination. Candidates should check with the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100, to clarify the appropriate means for satisfaction of the subject matter competency requirement.
4. Passage of the Spanish Language Proficiency and Cultural Awareness Examination.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of principles and provisions of United States Constitution through successful completion of three-unit college level course or examination. Courses are listed in General Catalog section on "Graduation Requirements," IV. American Institutions Requirement, C.3.b.
6. Passage of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
NOTE: Undergraduate students in their final semester prior to obtaining a baccalaureate degree may sign up for concurrent postbaccalaureate credit as explained in this catalog.
1. Completion of an approved fifth year program (a minimum of 30 upper division or graduate-level postbaccalaureate units).
2. Coursework/fieldwork to satisfy PL 94-142: Needs of, and methods of providing educational opportunities to individuals with exceptional needs (mainstreaming) (TE 526).
3. Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware, software, and applications to education/classroom use (computer literacy): Educational Technology 470.
4. Knowledge of health education in California, including substance abuse and nutrition, Community Health Education 320 and verification of current CPR competency.
5. Candidates are required to verify cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The professional Clear Multiple Subject credential is valid for five years and requires completion of a minimum of 150 hours of approved professional growth activities and 90 days of teaching-related activities in order to be renewed.
The Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate provides an interdisciplinary approach in linguistics and policy studies to prepare credentialed teachers in theory and application of English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) methodology for linguistically diverse students in grades K-12.
A. Prerequisites: Linguistics 420 or 520.
C. Candidates who hold valid basic K-12 teaching credentials will also be able to apply directly to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the state's CLAD Certificate for public school service.
Apply in the Policy Studies Department, ED 152, or call (619) 594-5155 for more information.
* Prerequisite waived for students in this certificate program.
397. Problems in Education (Credit to be arranged) I, II
(Offered only in Extension)
Class study of specially selected problems in education. Does not apply to pattern requirements for credentials. Credit earned in this course not applicable to a bachelor's degree.
400. The Secondary School and Bilingual Education (3) IIBilingual education at the secondary levels, including roles, curricular models, organization, and legal justification. Must demonstrate bilingual competencies before conclusion of course and admission to program. Taught in Spanish.
415. Fieldwork in Bilingual Community Context (3)Analysis of culturally and linguistically diverse school communities. Participation in bilingual classrooms/schools in preparation for entering B/CLAD credential program.
496. Experimental Topics (1-4) I, IIIndividual study. Maximum credit six units.
515. Bilingual Teaching Strategies (3)
Legal and historical context for bilingual education; bilingual program models and teaching strategies; language and academic assessment methods for grouping and evaluating bilingual students. Fieldwork required.
Selected topics in bilingual, cross-cultural education and policy studies. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit of six units of 596 applicable to a master's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
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