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Policy Studies in Language and
Cross Cultural Education

In the College of Education

Office: Education 152
Telephone: (619) 594-5155
Fax: (619) 594-1183

Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Faculty

Chair: Ochoa

Professors: Espinosa, Kuhlman, Ochoa, Pacheco

Associate Professor: Young

Assistant Professor: Jones

Lecturer: Alfaro

Offered by the Department

Master of Arts degree in education.

Multiple subject bilingual cross-cultural language and academic
development credential (BCLAD) emphasis: Spanish.

Single subject bilingual cross-cultural language and academic development credential (BCLAD) emphasis: Spanish.

Cross-cultural language and academic development (CLAD) certificate.

The Major

The Policy Studies Department offers programs leading toward the Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) credential for single and multiple subject (secondary and elementary), as well as the more advanced CLAD Certificate.

Multiple Subject Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development
Credential (BCLAD) Emphasis: Spanish

(Credential Code: 00200)

The Multiple Subject Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development credential (BCLAD) 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 (BCLAD) emphasis: Spanish" in the application for admission to SDSU (Code: 00200).

Standards for Admission

1. CBEST. Students must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test prior to admission to the BCLAD 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 (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). 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.

3. Prerequisite Courses.

Policy Studies in Language and

Cross-Cultural Education 515 3 units

Education 451 3 units

Linguistics 420* 3 units

Linguistics 452* or 520 3 units

Linguistics 550 3 units

Mathematics 210** 3 units

Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 241A, 241B 2 units

Art or Drama or Music - Art 100, 101;

Drama 105; Music 102 3 units

* 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. A minimum of 60 hours in a typical elementary classroom with supervision within the five years preceding admission.

8. Oral English and Written Statement. Have an interview with the admissions 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 concurrently with program applications.

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 594-5155.

11. Language and Culture. Passage of the Spanish Language Proficiency and Cultural Awareness Examination prior to entering the credential program. Please call 594-5155 for test date.

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.

New Students Who Seek to Complete a Credential

Teachers with preliminary credentials who are working toward clear credentials may have programs designed to fit their individual backgrounds. Evaluations of college credit and arrangements for programming should be made through the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100; telephone 594-5964.

Advanced Standing in Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education

A student transferring into San Diego State University with advanced standing must complete a minimum of six units of professional education work in residence at this university in order to obtain a recommendation for a credential, regardless of the extent of education work completed elsewhere.

Evaluation of Credits

After an interval of five years, prerequisites and courses in education are reevaluated and subject to reduction in credit, in light of new requirements and changes in educational procedures. All courses taken either at this university or elsewhere must be approved by an official adviser in order to be credited toward meeting credential requirements or pattern requirements for a degree.

Program*

Units

PLC 910 Teaching Mathematics to Bilingual Elementary
Students 3

PLC 911 Teaching Social Studies to Bilingual Elementary
Students 2

PLC 912 Teaching Science to Bilingual Elementary
Students 2

PLC 923 Psychological Foundations of Education and
Bilingual Students 3

PLC 931 Skills in Teaching Reading to Bilingual
Elementary Students 3

PLC 932 Teaching Spanish Language Arts to Bilingual
Elementary Students 3

PLC 960 Student Teaching Seminar for Bilingual
Elementary Students 2-3

PLC 961 Student Teaching for Bilingual Elementary
Students (six units per semester) 1-12

* Contact department for details.

Preliminary Credential Requirements

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."

Clear Credential Requirements

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. Coursework/training in 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.

Single Subject Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development
Credential (BCLAD) Emphasis: Spanish
(Credential Code: 00100)

The Single Subject Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development credential (BCLAD) 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 (BCLAD) emphasis: Spanish" in the application for admission to SDSU (Code: 00100).

Standards for Admission

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 (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. Candidates may offer passing NTE/CAPA scores taken between January, 1990 and August, 1993 to verify subject matter competency provided those scores will still be valid at the time of recommendation for certification.
Test scores submitted for verification of subject matter com-petency are valid for five years from the date of the examination. Information and registration materials for the current PRAXIS exam-inations 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.

3. Prerequisite Courses:

ED 451 Introduction to Multicultural Education 3 units

LING 420 Linguistics and English 3 units

PLC 400 The Secondary School and Bilingual
Education 3 units

PLC 515 Bilingual Teaching Strategies 3 units

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. Interview with the admissions 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 594-5155.

11. Culture Examination. All candidates must pass the Spanish Language Proficiency and Cultural Awareness Examination. Call 594-5155 for test date.

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.

New Students Who Seek to Complete a Credential

Teachers with preliminary credentials who are working toward clear credentials may have programs designed to fit their individual backgrounds. Evaluations of college credit and arrangements for programming should be made through the Center for Careers in Education, ED-100; telephone 594-5964.

Evaluation of Credits

After an interval of five years, prerequisites and courses in education are reevaluated and subject to reduction in credit in light of new requirements and changes in educational procedures. All courses taken either at this university or elsewhere must be approved by an official adviser in order to be credited toward meeting credential requirements or pattern requirements for a degree.

Program

Units

First Semester

PLC 924 Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of
Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom 3

PLC 933 Skills in Teaching Reading to Bilingual
Secondary Students 3

PLC 954 Humanistic and Social Aspects of Teaching
in the Bilingual Classroom 3

PLC 963 Student Teaching for Bilingual Secondary
Students I 3-4

LING 496 Language Issues in the Secondary School 3

TE 914 Teaching and Learning in the Content
Area: Major 3

Second Semester

PLC 903 Bilingual Student Teaching Seminar 3

PLC 914 Teaching and Learning in the Content
Area: English Language Development/Spec.
Des. Instr. in English 3

PLC 964 Student Teaching for Bilingual Secondary
Students II 9-12

Preliminary Credential Requirements

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.

Art: Art

Business: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing

English: Communication, Comparative Literature, Drama, English, Journalism, Linguistics

Foreign Languages: Classics (Latin), French, German, Russian, Spanish

*Science: Biology, Physical Science

Mathematics: Mathematics

Music: Music

Physical Education: Physical Education

*Social Science: Social Science

* These programs are in the process of being revised. See department.

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 post-baccalaureate credit as explained in this catalog.

Clear Credential Requirements

1. Completion of an approved fifth year program (a minimum of 30 upper division or graduate-level postbaccalaureate units).

2. Knowledge of health education in California, including substance abuse and nutrition, Community Health Education 320 and verification of current CPR competency.

3. Coursework/fieldwork to satisfy PL 94-142: Needs of, and methods of providing educational opportunities to individuals with exceptional needs (mainstreaming) (TE 526).

4. Demonstrated knowledge of computer hardware, software, and applications to education/classroom use (computer literacy): Educational Technology 470.

5. Candidates are required to verify cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate

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.

B. Certificate Requirements: