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College of Humanities
Liberal Studies Program Teacher Preparation Options
Student Handbook
A Strong Foundation for Success
2010/2011 Academic Year
California State University, Northridge www.csun.edu/liberalstudies 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330‐8338 [email protected] Office location: EA 100 www.facebook.com/CSUNLibStudies Phone: (818) 677‐3300 www.twitter.com/CSUNLibStudies
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Resource Directory
Office Website Phone
1. Liberal Studies www.csun.edu/liberalstudies (818) 677‐3300
2. *CSUN Financial Aid & Scholarships
*Univ. Cash Services *Career Ladder Program *APLE Program
www.csun.edu/finaid
www‐admn.csun.edu/ucs www.teachinla.com/ladder aple.csusuccess.org/scholarship
(818) 677‐4085
(818) 677‐8000 (213) 241‐4571 (818) 677‐3002 ‐‐ Ask for Mary Dudley
3. LAUSD TA Job Listings www.seiu99.net/clearinghouse
4. *Oviatt Library *Teacher Curriculum Center (TCC)
library.csun.edu library.csun.edu/Collections/TCC
(818) 677‐2285 (818) 677‐2501
5. Career Center www.csun.edu/career (818) 677‐2878
6. Counseling Services www.csun.edu/counseling (818) 677‐2366
7. Learning Resource Center www.csun.edu/lrc (818) 677‐2033
8. Center on Disabilities www.csun.edu/cod (818) 677‐2684
9. Credential Office and Credential advisement
www.csun.edu/education/cred (818) 677‐2586
10. ITEP Field work and Student Teaching Office for Elementary Education students
Please see Pam Sierra ED 1209 (818) 677‐3183
11. ITEP Field work and Student Teaching Office for Education Specialist (SPED) students
Please see Sally Spencer ED 2209 (818) 677‐6789
12. *CSET: MS *CBEST *CSET and CBEST Study Resources
*RICA
www.cset.nesinc.com www.cbest.nesinc.com www.csun.edu/liberalstudies/test_cset_ms_cbest.html
www.rica.nesinc.com/
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Liberal Studies Program
Table of Contents Page
Teacher Preparation Options 4 § Pre‐Credential Option § ITEP‐Junior Option § ITEP‐Freshman Option § Comparison Chart
Educational Plans 7 § Pre‐Credential (BA ONLY) § ITEP‐Junior Option (E ED) § ITEP‐Freshman Option (E ED) § Education Specialist (SPED) Option 12
o ITEP‐Junior Option, Mild‐Moderate/Moderate‐Severe Disabilities o ITEP‐Freshman Option, Mild‐Moderate/Moderate‐Severe Disabilities
Graduation 20 § Earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies § Post‐BA units petition § Applying for graduation § Graduating with Honors § Commencement
Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Credentials 23 § Applying to the Credential Program/ITEP § Admission requirements § Student teaching § PACT § Recommendation of the Credential
Exam and GPA Requirements 28 § Exam requirements for ITEP‐Junior and Freshman Options § Credential Program GPA requirements § GPA requirements for ITEP‐Junior and Freshman Options § GPA calculation instructions and worksheets
Advisement 35 § Advising syllabus § Credential related workshops
Resources 41 § Help at your fingertips! § Roadmap to success § Computer labs § Student Acknowledgement Form
Rev. 8/26/10
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Liberal Studies
Teacher Preparation Options
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Liberal Studies is a broad based undergraduate liberal arts major leading to a B.A. degree. It is an interdisciplinary major that includes studies in language arts, history, humanities, mathematics, sciences, visual and performing arts, and social sciences. Courses in the major are drawn from departments throughout the university. Students who intend to become Elementary or Special Education teachers will follow one of the Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation pathways: The Pre‐Credential Option, the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)‐Junior Option, or the ITEP‐Freshman Option. Course content in all of these Options is aligned to the California Student Academic Content Standards and State Curriculum Frameworks, so that students will be able to teach this content in elementary and special education classrooms.
The Pre‐Credential Option The Pre‐Credential Option is an undergraduate major that focuses broadly on the liberal arts and specifically on the curriculum areas required for teaching in elementary classrooms (Grades K‐6). The major includes coursework from disciplines in eight subject matter areas: language arts, mathematics, science, history/social sciences, visual and performing arts, health, physical education, and human development. Students complete a concentration, or depth of study requirement, selected from a group of approved concentrations.
The Pre‐Credential Option provides a B.A. degree in Liberal Studies. It is also the pathway through which students move into the ITEP‐Junior Option during their junior year.
Students can complete this option to earn a B.A. degree only and then apply to a post‐ baccalaureate credential program, OR Students can move from the Pre‐Credential Option into the ITEP‐ Junior Option by applying to CSUN’s Credential Program when they attain junior standing (60 units or more) and complete a B.A. degree and all teaching credential requirements simultaneously.
The ITEP‐Junior Option ITEP‐Junior Option is a comprehensive teacher preparation program that simultaneously provides the B.A. degree AND a preliminary teaching credential in 130 units for elementary school teaching and 135 units for special education. This option integrates mastery of subject matter and pedagogy which means students complete their B.A. degree and teaching credential at the same time.
ITEP‐Junior Option includes the same subject matter coursework as the Pre‐Credential Option. Pre‐Credential Option students can become ITEP‐Junior Option students once they are admitted into the credential program in their junior year or later. Once admitted, ITEP‐ Junior students complete the same subject matter courses as in the Pre‐Credential program, but take specific linked courses with their professional methods and student teaching classes.
Students may choose to complete a credential in either a Multiple Subject (Elementary) or Education Specialist (Special Education) Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Severe Disabilities.
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ITEP‐Freshman Option ITEP‐Freshman Option is a comprehensive teacher preparation program designed for entering freshmen who plan to earn a B.A. AND a Preliminary Multiple Subjects Credential or a Preliminary Special Education (Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Severe) Credential concurrently.
ITEP‐Freshman Option consists of 130 units for the Multiple Subjects Option and 135 units for the Special Education Options. This is a cohorted program that requires full‐time attendance (16 to 18 units per semester). Students participating in the Multiple Subject Program will earn their B.A. and credential in four years including one summer.
All requirements for a preliminary teaching credential are built into the ITEP‐Freshman Option program, including two student teaching experiences.
Teacher Preparation Option Comparison Chart
EED=Elementary Education SPED/MM=Education Specialist, Mild‐Moderate Disabilities SPED/MS=Education Specialist, Moderate‐Severe Disabilities
Pre‐Credential ITEP‐Junior ITEP‐Freshman Will earn a BA Yes Yes Yes Will earn a BA AND Credential concurrently No Yes Yes Number of Units required for BA
AND Credential
146 units*
130 units (EED) 135 units (SPED/MM or SPED/MS option)
130 units (EED) 135 units (SPED/MM or SPED/MS option)
General Education & Title V (U.S. History and Government)
Included in the major Included in the major Included in the major
Full‐time enrollment required
No No Yes
Cohorted Program No No Yes Can declare as a Freshman
Yes No Yes
Can declare as a Junior
Yes Yes No
*Pre‐Credential Option students complete their credential after graduation. To earn a BA in Liberal Studies, students must complete 120 units and approximately an additional 26 units after graduation for the Credential.
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Educational Plans
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The following grid outlines the recommended sequence for the lower division requirements for the Teacher Preparation Options: Pre‐Credential Option (BA ONLY) and the ITEP‐Junior Option.
YEARS 1 & 2: LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Year 1 – Fall Year 1 – Spring Course Units Course Units Freshman Composition 3 Math 210: Math for Elementary
Teachers 3
Speech Communication 3 Introduction to Literature 3 Performing and Visual Arts 3 Biology and Lab 4 U. S. History to 1850 3 US/State/Local Government 3
12 13 Year 2 – Fall Year 2 – Spring Critical Reasoning 3 Physical Science and Lab 4 World Geography 3 World History to 1500 3 Child Development 3 Introduction to Linguistics 3 Earth Science 3 Concentration Class 1 3 Humanities, Philosophy, or Religion
3 EED Candidates take: Urban Education OR
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SPED Candidates take: Introduction to Special Education
15 16 Students planning to pursue ITEP are advised to meet the Basic Skills Requirement for admission to the Credential Program by the end of their sophomore year. Please consult with a Credential advisor on ways you may meet this requirement.
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Plan H Pre‐Credential (BA ONLY) Suggested Sequence of Courses for the
Upper Division Requirements
YEARS 3 & 4: UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (BA ONLY)
Year 3 – Fall Year 3 – Spring LRS: 300: Gateway Experience 3 Ethnic Child 3 ENGL 305: Intermediate Composition
3 KIN 470/L: P.E. for Children 3
EPC 315: Psychological Foundations OR
3 Math 310: Geometry, Probability and Stats.
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SPED 402A: Behavioral Assessment
Math 310Lab: Mathematics Laboratory
1
Visual/Performing Arts & Child – Choice #1
3 California History/Geography 3
ENGL 302: Grammar 3 Elective* 3 14 ♦Take UDWPE 16
♦Apply for graduation Year 4 – Fall Year 4 – Spring LING 417: Lang Dev. & Acquisition 3 ENGL 428: Children’s Literature 3 HSCI 396HS: Health for Educators 2 Integrative Social Science 3 Visual/Performing Arts & Child‐ Choice #2
3 Concentration Class 3 3
Concentration Class 2 3 Elective* 3 Liberal Studies Science Experience 1 Elective* 3 Elective* 4
16 ♦please check for dates and deadlines
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*Please note: Students may need up to 15.0 units of electives in order to meet their minimum 120.0 units required for graduation. Please meet with your advisor prior to enrolling in elective courses.
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Plan H Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)‐Junior Option (E ED) Suggested Sequence of Courses for the
Upper Division Requirements
YEAR 3 – 5 UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (ITEP‐JR EED)
Year 3 – Fall Year 3 – Spring *Apply to CSUN’s Credential Program LR S: 300: Gateway Experience 3 Visual/Performing Arts & Child‐ Choice
#2 3
GEOG/HIST 417 California Geography/History
3 KIN 470/L: P.E. for Children 3
EPC 315: Psychological Foundations 3 Math 310: Geometry, Probability and Stats.
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Visual/Performing Arts & Child – Choice #1
3 Math 310Lab: Mathematics Laboratory
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ENGL 302: Grammar 3 E ED 472: Math Curriculum & Methods
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15 *Take CSET: MS/ Subtests #2 & #3 12 Year 4 – Fall Year 4 – Spring
ENGL 428: Children’s Literature 3 *Apply for Student Teaching and Graduation
E ED 477A: Literacy Instr. for Div. Lrners.
3 SPED 420: Differentiated Instr. & Collab.
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ENGL 305: Intermediate Composition 3 LING 417: Lang Dev. & Acquisition 3 Concentration Course 2 3 Integrative Social Science 3 *Take UDWPE 12 Concentration Course 3 3
*Take CSET: MS/Subtest #1 12 ALL PORTIONS OF CSET:MS & CSET:WS or CBEST MUST BE PASSED
PRIOR TO STUDENT TEACHING.
Year 5 – Fall Year 5 – Spring E ED 578A: Student Teaching 3 E ED 578D: Student. Teaching 6 E ED 579: Student Teaching Seminar 1 E ED 579: Student Teaching Seminar 1 E ED 477B: Literacy Instr. Div. Learners 3 E ED 480: Sci/ Soc. Sci. Curric &
Methods 3
Ethnic Child 3 Liberal Studies Science Experience 1 HSCI 396HS: Health for Educators 2 11 *Take RICA 12
STUDENTS PURSUING A SPECIAL EDUCATION CREDENTIAL MUST COMPLETE ADDITIONAL COURSES. See an advisor for details
Shading = ITEP‐Junior Option courses * Check for application deadlines Rev.8/16/10
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Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Freshman Option ‐ E ED GRID (Fall 2008 cohort & Later)
Rev. 6/21/10
Year 1 – Fall Units Year 1 – Spring Units Freshman Composition 3.0 Introduction to Literature 3.0 Public Speaking 3.0 HIST 110 3.0
*LRS 100/F 3.0 Humanities, Philosophy, & Religion 3.0 *CADV 150 3.0 *Arts Module 2.0 *Arts Module 2.0 *Arts Module 2.0 TOTAL 14.0 *LRS 150/F 3.0
TOTAL 16.0
Year 2 – Fall Units Year 2 – Spring Units GEOG 150 3.0 Attempt the CBEST in Sp/Su Year 2 MATH 210 3.0 PHSC 170 4.0
*BIO 102/L 4.0 HSCI 396HS 2.0 *LRS 200F 1.0 ENGL 305 3.0
*ENGL 303 4.0 *ELPS 203 3.0 TOTAL 15.0 *LRS 250/F 4.0
TOTAL 16.0 Attempt the UD Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) once you complete 60 units.
Year 2/3 – Summer Session IMPORTANT NOTES (Prior to Fall Year 3):
Prepare Credential application (Due Oct. 1 st of Fall Year 3)
Required GPA is 2.67 or higher
U.S. Govt 3.0 U.S. History 3.0 Ethnic Child (Upper Division) 3.0 TOTAL 9.0 Year 3 – Fall Units Year 3 – Spring Units Concentration #1 3.0 *EED 472 2.0 LING 417 3.0 *MATH 310LAB 1.0 KIN 470/L 3.0 *ENGL 428 3.0 GEOG/GEOL 106LRS 3.0 *EED 477A 3.0 *MATH 310 3.0 SPED 420 3.0 *EPC 315 3.0 GEOG/HIST 417 3.0
TOTAL 18.0 TOTAL 15.0 Pass CSET:MS & CBEST or CSET:WS
Prior to Student Teaching Attempt RICA before Year 4 Spring semester
Year 4 – Fall Units Year 4 – Spring Units Student Teaching #1 3.0 Student Teaching #2 6.0 Student Teaching Seminar 1.0 Student Teaching Seminar 1.0 *EED 477B 3.0 EED 480 3.0
*Arts Module 1.0 Concentration #3 3.0 *Arts Module 1.0 TOTAL 13.0 *Arts Module 1.0
GEOL 406 LRS 1.0 Apply for the Credential during Year 4 Spring Concentration #2 3.0 TOTAL 14.0
Total: 130.0 Units
*Asterisk=Cohorted Course Bolded: Includes a field experience component
Boxed Courses: must be taken together
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Education Specialist (SPED) Option
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YOUR CAREER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Making a Difference in the lives of students with special needs
Who are Special Education students? Students with disabilities who receive special education instruction and related services vary greatly in their needs. Like all children, they differ from one another in ability, age, learning style, and personality. Students with disabilities come from all cultural backgrounds and may speak languages other than English. They all have unique learning needs based on their disabilities that require a variety of special education and related services, such as specially designed instruction, adapted materials, speech‐language therapy, adaptive physical education and school to work transition planning.
What do Special Educators do? Special educators are highly trained professionals who provide specifically designed instruction and services to children with disabilities. They adapt and develop materials to match the special needs of each student and use a variety of teaching strategies to ensure that students with disabilities reach their learning potential.
Where do Special Educators work? Special educators work in many different environments. A small percentage work in private schools, residential facilities, hospitals and clinics, or in the students' homes. The majority, however, work in the public schools. Within these schools, special educators work in a variety of settings, including:
Self‐contained classrooms: Under this model, students with disabilities spend anywhere from 20 – 100% of their school day in a classroom specifically set aside for children with disabilities. When not in the special day class, students may be integrated into general education classes and/or participate in community based/vocational instruction.
Resource rooms: Some special education teachers work in resource rooms, where they provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities who come in for part of the school day, either individually or in small groups.
General education classrooms: An increasing number of schools are using an inclusion model in which students with disabilities receive most, if not all, of their instruction in a general education classroom. In all of these settings, special educators work closely with general education teachers, parents, and other members of the planning team to meet the needs of the students.
In all of these settings, special educators work closely with general education teachers, parents, and other members of the planning team to meet the needs of the students.
Why should YOU consider a career in special education?
♦ You want a career that allows you to help others. Being a special educator allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. With the help of special educators, an increasing number of children with disabilities have been succeeding in school and enrolling in college.
♦ Being a special educator gives you the opportunity to use many talents and skills creatively and to grow both professionally and personally.
♦ The need for special education professionals has never been greater. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the need for qualified special educators and related service personnel will increase "faster than most other professions" in the next 10 years. And the U.S. Department of Education reports "The number of students with disabilities served under The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) continues to increase at a rate higher than both the general population and school enrollment."
♦ The personal rewards of educating children and youth with disabilities is greater than you can ever imagine.
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How can I find out more about special education as a career choice? The best way to learn more about careers in special education is to talk to professionals already practicing in the field. Ask professionals in the field questions about what they do, why they chose their professions, and what they find challenging and rewarding about their work. The more you know about careers focused on children and youth with disabilities, the better able you will be to make an informed career choice. Source: www.special‐ed‐careers.org/career_choices/on_the_job/what.html
What is the employment outlook for Special Educators? There is an increasing demand for Special Educators across the nation. The employment opportunities in special education teaching are expected to grow 21‐35% through 2010, an increase of over 150,000 positions.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002‐03 edition.
What is the average salary for Special Educators? Salaries for public school teachers are set by the local school districts and so will vary from state to state and even within a particular state. In general, teacher salaries are determined by the teacher's education level and length of service, not the subject taught. However, because special education is a critical need area, some local school districts have begun offering stipends or signing bonuses to qualified special educators. Los Angeles Unified School District 2005/2006 Annual Salary: Starting at approximately $43,000 Source: www.teachinla.com/research/documents/TTableannual2006‐07.pdf For more information regarding salaries visit: www.special‐ed‐careers.org/career_choices/employment.html
What should I major in at CSUN if I want to become a Special Educator? Although a specific major is not required to become a Special Educator, it is recommended that students major in Liberal Studies. Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies AND an Education Specialist Credential at the same time by pursuing the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)‐Junior Option. Another alternative for students is to earn a BA in Liberal Studies first and pursue an Education Specialist Credential after graduation.
How do I find out about financial aid to become a special educator? For financial aid resources, visit: www.special‐ed‐careers.org/career_choices/financial_aid/financial_aid.html
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These financial aid programs vary by state. For California higher education assistance visit www.csac.ca.gov. To find out the details of state grants and loans, including APEL loans, students should contact CSUN’s Financial Aid Office located in Bayramian Hall.
Advisement Resources
If interested in pursuing a special education credential, please contact the following faculty in the Department of Special Education at CSUN:
♦ Dr. Sue Sears, Mild‐Moderate Disabilities (818) 677‐2552 or email at [email protected]
♦ Dr. Kathy Peckham‐Hardin, Moderate‐Severe Disabilities (818) 677‐4002 or email at [email protected]
Other Resources
♦ The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201‐5704 1.800.641.7824 Email: [email protected] www.special‐ed‐careers.org
♦ Council for Exceptional Children 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201‐5704 1.800.224.6830 www.cec.sped.org
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Important message for students planning to pursue the Education Specialist Program:
The Education Specialist (SPED) program will undergo revisions in the next year. Those currently enrolled in a special education program will have a period of transition to complete requirements. For those who complete their programs in a timely fashion and on track, this transition will probably not affect you. For those who step out of the program, take a leave or take a slow track, it is possible that some requirements may change.
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Plan H ITEP‐Junior Option (Education Specialist: Mild‐Moderate) Suggested Sequence of Courses for the
Upper Division Requirements
Year 3 – Fall Year 3 – Spring *Apply for admission to the Credential Program
ENGL 305: Intermediate Composition 3
LR S: 300: Gateway Experience 3 Visual/Performing Arts & Child‐ Choice #2
3
SPED 402: Beh. Assess. & Posit. Beh. Support
3 KIN 470/L: P.E. for Children 3
Concentration Course 2 3 Math 310: Geometry, Prob & Stats 3 Visual/Performing Arts & Child – Choice #1 3 Math 310Lab: Mathematics Laboratory 1 ENGL 302: Grammar 3 E ED 472: Math Curric. & Methods 2
15 *Take CSET: MS/ Subtests #2 & #3 15 *Take UDWPE
Year 4 – Fall Year 4 – Spring SPED 404: Teach. Div. Learn. w/ Soc. Commun. Disabilities
3 *Apply for Student Teaching and Graduation
ENGL 428: Children’s Literature 3 California History/Geography 3 SPED 406: K‐12 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners with Disabilities
3 LING 417: Lang Dev. & Acquisition 3
SPED 416: Educ. Div. Learn. w/ Disabilities & Working w/ Families
3 SPED 403: Early Field Work 3
12 Concentration Course 3 3 *Take CSET: MS/Subtest #1 12
ALL PORTIONS OF CSET:MS & CSET:WS or CBEST MUST BE PASSED PRIOR TO STUDENT TEACHING.
Year 5 – Fall Year 5 – Spring SPED 420: Differ. Instruc. & Collaboration 3 SPED 503MM: Curriculum/Instruction
in Special Education 3
SPED 501MM: Special. Educ. Assessment in M/M Disabilities
3 SPED 580S: Student Teaching Seminar 3
SPED 502MM: Read/Lang Arts Inst. for Div. Learn. with MM Disabilities
3 SPED 580: Student Teaching II 6
Ethnic Child 3 GEOL 406LRS: Lib Stu Science Experience
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*Take RICA 12 *Submit Credential Request Form 13
Shading = ITEP‐Junior Option courses must be taken concurrently.
* Check for application deadlines
Please contact CSUN’s Credential Program for a complete list of student teaching clearance requirements. Rev. 5/4/10
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Plan H ITEP‐Junior Option (Education Specialist: Moderate‐Severe) Suggested Sequence of Courses for the
Upper Division Requirements
Year 3 – Fall Year 3 – Spring *Apply for admission to the Credential Program
ENGL 305: Intermediate Composition 3
LR S: 300: Gateway Experience 3 Visual/Performing Arts & Child‐ Choice #2 3 äSPED 402: Beh. Assess. & Posit. Beh. Support
3 KIN 470/L: P.E. for Children 3
Concentration Course 2 3 Math 310: Geometry, Probability and Stats.
3
Visual/Performing Arts & Child‐ Choice #1 3 Math 310Lab: Mathematics Laboratory 1 ENGL 302: Grammar 3 äE ED 472: Math Curric. & Methods 2
15 *Take CSET: MS/ Subtests #2 & #3 15 *Take UDWPE
Year 4 – Fall Year 4 – Spring *Apply for Student Teaching & Graduation
ENGL 428: Children’s Literature 3 äSPED 505MS: Curriculum & Instruction 3 äSPED 406 K‐12 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners with Disabilities
3 SPED 403: Early Field Work 3
äSPED 504 MS: Teaching Div. Learners 3 LING 417: Lang Dev. & Acquisition 3 äSPED 404 Teach. Div. Learn. w/ Soc. Commun. Disabilities
3 California Geography/History 3
12 Concentration Course 3 3 *Take CSET: MS/Subtest #1 15
ALL PORTIONS OF CSET:MS & CSET:WS or CBEST MUST BE PASSED PRIOR TO STUDENT TEACHING.
Year 5 – Fall Year 5 – Spring
SPED 416: Educ. Div. Learn. w/ Disabilities & Working w/ Families
3 SPED 581: Augment. & Altern. Comm. 3
SPED 420: Differ. Instruc. & Collaboration 3 SPED 580S: Student Teaching Seminar 3 Ethnic Child 3 SPED 580MS: Student Teaching II 6
GEOL 406LRS Lib Stu Science Experience 1 *Submit Credential Request Form 12 *Take RICA 10 Shading = ITEP‐Junior Option courses must be taken concurrently.
* Check for application deadlines
ä = Pre‐requisites to student teaching. Please contact CSUN’s Credential Program for a complete list of student teaching clearance requirements. Rev. 05/04/10
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Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)‐Freshman Option Education Specialist (SPED), Mild‐Moderate and Moderate‐Severe
(Fall 2008 cohort & Later)
Rev. 6/21/10
Year 1 – Fall Units Year 1 – Spring Units Freshman Composition 3.0 Introduction to Literature 3.0 Public Speaking 3.0 HIST 110 3.0
*LRS 100/F 3.0 Humanities, Philosophy, & Religion 3.0 *CADV 150 3.0 *Arts Module 2.0 *Arts Module 2.0 *Arts Module 2.0 TOTAL 14.0 *LRS 150/F 3.0
TOTAL 16.0 Year 2 – Fall Units Year 2 – Spring Units GEOG 150 3.0 Attempt the CBEST in Sp/Su Year 2 MATH 210 3.0 PHSC 170 4.0
*BIO 102/L 4.0 U.S. Govt 3.0 *LRS 200F 1.0 ENGL 305 3.0 *ENGL 303 4.0 SPED 400 3.0 TOTAL 15.0 *LRS 250/F 4.0
TOTAL 17.0 Year 2/3 – Summer Session
IMPORTANT NOTES (Prior to Fall Year 3): Prepare Credential application
(Due Oct. 1 st of Fall Year 3) Required GPA is 2.67 or higher
U.S. History 3.0 Concentration Course 1 3.0 LING 417 3.0 TOTAL 9.0
Year 3 – Fall Units Year 3 – Spring Units Concentration Course 2 3.0 *EED 472 2.0 SPED 402A 3.0 *MATH 310LAB 1.0 KIN 470/L 3.0 *ENGL 428 3.0 GEOG/GEOL 106LRS 3.0 *SPED 406 3.0
*MATH 310 3.0 SPED 403 3.0
TOTAL 15.0 SPED 420 3.0 GEOG/HIST 417 3.0 TOTAL 18.0
Pass CSET:MS & CBEST or CSET:WS Prior to Student Teaching
Attempt RICA before Year 4 Spring semester
Year 4 – Fall Units Year 4 – Spring Units *Arts Module 1.0 SPED 580 MM 6.0 *Arts Module 1.0 SPED 580S 3.0 *Arts Module 1.0 SPED 502MM or SPED 505MS 3.0
SPED 404 3.0 SPED 503MM or SPED 581(MS) 3.0 SPED 416 3.0 TOTAL 15.0 SPED 501(MM) or SPED 504MS 3.0 Apply for the Credential during Year 4 Spring GEOL 406 LRS 1.0 Concentration Course 3 3.0 TOTAL 16.0 Total: 135.0 Units *Asterisk=Cohorted Course Bolded: Includes a field
experience component Boxed Courses: must be taken together
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Graduation
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Earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies The requirements listed below must be completed to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies under the College of Humanities. Meeting all requirements is your responsibility.
§ All Liberal Studies major requirements
§ A minimum of: o 120 units ‐ BA ONLY Option (105 units required for the major) o 130 units ‐ ITEP‐Freshman and ITEP‐Junior Options (E ED) o 135 units ‐ ITEP‐Freshman and ITEP‐Junior Options (SPED MM/MS)
§ A minimum of 40 units of upper division coursework
§ At least 30 units in residence at CSUN o 24 of which must be in the upper division o 12 of which must be in the major
§ A CSUN, cumulative, and upper division major GPA of 2.0
§ Title 5 requirements: U.S. History & Federal /State/ Local Government
§ Passage of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE) o Register and pay fee at University Cash Services at Admissions & Records o For UDWPE workshops, contact the Learning Resource Center at 677‐2033 or at
www.csun.edu/udwpe.
NOTE: Students must complete additional standards to obtain a Multiple Subject or Special Education Credential. Please consult with a Credential advisor regarding their requirements.
Post BA units Petition (ONLY for ITEP students) School districts normally place students on a salary scale based on total post‐BA units earned. Since as an ITEP student you will complete your BA and credential concurrently, you will not automatically earn post‐BA units. Therefore, you must petition to earn post‐BA units for your professional education courses completed during your final year beyond 120 units. To do this, you must fill out the Undergraduate Petition form with Admissions and Records during your final semester. For more information, please visit: www.csun.edu/liberalstudies/formsandhandouts/universalinformation/post_ba_unit_handout.pdf
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Applying for graduation There is a 4‐step process to apply for graduation for ALL Liberal Studies Options:
1. Make an advisement appointment with a Liberal Studies advisor to apply for graduation at least ONE YEAR in advance of your anticipated date of graduation by calling: (818) 677‐3300. At least one semester of work must be completed in residence at CSUN before a Graduation Evaluation can be prepared. In order to receive a Graduation Evaluation prior to registration for your final semester, you must file before the application deadline. Students who apply after the deadline* will pay a late fee.
2. Prior to your advisement appointment, you must complete your "MAP" (My Academic Planner). You are required to bring your MAP to your “grad check” appointment to apply for graduation. For instructions on using the MAP, please review the following website: www.csun.edu/anr/soc/guides/map.html
3. At your appointment, an advisor will update your advisement form, review a preliminary graduation worksheet, and sign your completed Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma form.
4. Students will submit their completed Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma form along with any necessary attachments, and the application fee to Admissions and Records in the Bayramian Hall BEFORE the application deadline*.
*Note: For application deadlines, please visit the semester calendar at www.csun.edu/anr/soc/calendar.html. The Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma will be valid for 10 business days once it is signed and dated by a Liberal Studies Advisor.
Graduating with honors To receive honors at graduation, a student must:
• Complete a minimum of 45 units of work in letter‐graded courses at CSUN; • Earn a CSUN GPA of 3.50 or above; • Earn the following GPA in all undergraduate courses, including transfer work:
o Summa Cum Laude: GPA of 3.90 or above o Magna Cum Laude: GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 o Cum Laude: GPA of 3.50 to 3.74
Commencement Liberal Studies majors participate in the College of Humanities commencement ceremony. Students who have applied for graduation for Fall, Spring, or Summer will automatically receive an invitation to attend the commencement ceremony typically held in May.
Students may contact the Office of Student Development and International Programs at (818) 677‐2393 or visit www.csun.edu/commencement for Commencement and Honors Convocation information.
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Multiple Subject & Education Specialist Credentials
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Earning your Multiple Subject or Education Specialist Credential
Applying to the Credential Program/ITEP All prospective ITEP students applying for admission to the Credential Program are required to complete an ITEP Credential Information Session on‐line in order for their application to be processed by the Credential Office. The on‐line workshop may be accessed by visiting www.csun.edu/~itepsession/itep.
Please apply to the Credential Program at least one semester before you plan to take ITEP courses. Generally, the deadline to apply to the Credential Program for fall semester is March 1 st . The deadline for spring admission is October 1 st . However, please keep in mind that application deadlines are subject to change without prior notice. For additional information, please call (818) 677‐2586.
Admission requirements In order to gain admission to the Credential Program/ITEP, specific requirements must be met. The following is a list of these requirements. They are subject to change without prior notice and are meant for planning purposes only. Students are advised to work closely with the Credential Office on the most up‐to‐date admission requirements. For an official credential application, please visit the Credential Office website at www.csun.edu/coe/cred/applications.
• Must have completed at least 60 credit units (Junior Standing) • Information Session Verification Form • Fulfill the BSR (Basic Skills Requirement) by choosing one of the following options:
o Attempt CBEST OR o Attempt all sections of the CSET Multiple Subject (exam 101, 102 & 103) and attempt
CSET Writing Skills (exam 142) OR o Early Assessment Program (EAP) OR o Entry Level Math (ELM) and English Placement Test (EPT)
• At least 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate work • Two letters of recommendation for Multiple Subject candidates • Recommendation form for Education Specialist candidates
o Please submit two completed forms o Each form should be completed by a supervisor who is familiar with your previous
employment or volunteer work • Self‐ Reflection Disposition Form for Education Specialist candidates
o Asks you to begin to reflect upon some “key dispositions” that have been identified as important attributes of an accomplished teacher
• 45 hours of Early Field Experience o For Multiple Subject candidates this requirement is completed by two or more of the
following courses: § EPC 315, ELPS 203 § These courses may be in‐progress when the application is submitted, but they
must be successfully completed for admission o For Education Specialist candidates 45 hours of Early Field Experiences must be
completed to submit the application • Tuberculosis Clearance. Valid within last 2 years • Statement of Objectives for Multiple Subject candidates: at least one page but no
longer than 5 pages in length • Statement of Purpose for Education Specialist candidates • Fingerprint Clearance from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
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• All transcripts o One set of official sealed transcripts from all institutions attended o CSUN transcript may be unofficial, all others must be official and sealed o List all colleges/universities and years attended on the Transcript Form
• Fees (payable to CSUN with the last 4 digits of your SS# or CSUN file number): o $25 with credential program application (must be a cashier's check or money order, and
it is nonrefundable)
After submitting your application to the Credential Office a Faculty interview will be scheduled. After completing the interview, you will receive an email regarding your admission status. If admitted, you will also receive a Credential Progress Report (CPR).
ITEP students must keep track of two parallel programs: the major and Credential requirements.
1. Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Liberal Studies Advisement Form and concentration sheet for progress toward your BA degree.
2. Credential Progress Report (CPR) for progress toward your Credential.
Both programs must be completed to receive your degree and credential. Liberal Studies Advisors can help with the degree advising and Credential Advisors with the credential requirements.
ITEP Student Teaching Prior to student teaching, ITEP students must meet specific requirements. The following is a list of these requirements. They are subject to change without prior notice and are meant for planning purposes only. Students are advised to work closely with the Credential Office on the most up to date student teaching clearance requirements.
• All prerequisites listed on the Credential Progress Report/Program Plan must be completed. • Meet the BSR (Basic Skills Requirement) by choosing one of the following options:
o Passage of CBEST OR o Passage of CSET Multiple Subject and CSET Writing Skills exam OR o The Early Assessment Program (EAP) OR o The Entry Level Math (ELM) and the English Placement Test (EPT)
• Verification of Subject Matter by showing passage of CSET:MS • A GPA of 2.75 since formal admission to the Credential Program is required to be eligible for
Student Teaching. In addition, a 3.0 in Professional Education courses and a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the credential
• You must attend a student teaching orientation the semester before you plan to begin student teaching. Please contact the ITEP Field Placement Office (ED 1209—818‐677‐3183) for the schedule of these sessions.
• Application for Student Teaching deadlines are March 20 th for Fall semester and October 20 th
for Spring
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Students enrolled in the Integrated Teacher Education Program complete two student teaching assignments in their last two semesters in the program:
EED 578A Student Teaching is an eight week experience* completed in the morning hours when reading/language arts and mathematics are the instructional foci in the classroom. The experience also includes a Classroom Management Workshop, scheduled during mornings prior to student teaching. Students complete two co‐requisite courses with the first semester of student teaching, EED 477B Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners (B) and EED 579 Student Teaching Seminar. Students rehearse for the Teaching Event portion of the PACT in EED 579 that accompanies this student teaching course.
EED 578D Student Teaching is a nine week experience* of full‐day student teaching when the student teacher gradually assumes responsibility for teaching all curricular areas. Students complete two co‐ requisite courses with this second student teaching assignment, EED 480 Integrated Science and Social Science Curriculum and Methods, and EED 579 Student Teaching Seminar. Students complete the Teaching Event portion of the PACT in EED 579 that accompanies this student teaching course.
*Please note: In order to support students as they complete the new PACT assessment mandated by the state, the amount of time they spend in the schools during the 15 week student teaching semesters will be increasing. Student teaching will be likely increased by two or three weeks, depending on the alignment of CSUN and local school district calendars.
PACT: NEW TEACHER ASSESSMENT
All students who enter the ITEP pathway to the Multiple Subject Credential Program after June 30, 2008 will be required to complete a new teacher assessment called the Performance Assessment for California Teachers (PACT). This assessment consists of several sections:
Embedded Signature Assessments (ESAs). Candidates will complete assignments in their mathematics and social studies/science methods courses. These assignments will be scored using a rubric and candidates must receive a passing score on the ESA in order to receive credit in the course. The specific foci of these ESAs and the courses in which they are completed are:
Content Focus Focus of Assessment ITEP
(Freshman and Junior Option Pathways)
Mathematics Assessing student learning
EED 472 Mathematics Curriculum and Methods
Social Studies Planning and Assessment EED 480 Social Studies and Science Curriculum and Methods
Science Planning and Assessment EED 480 Social Studies and Science Curriculum and Methods
Teaching Event (TE). Elementary teacher candidates will complete a Teaching Event (TE) in their second student teaching assignment and accompanying seminar. The focus of the TE is literacy (reading/language arts) and consists of several elements: • Analyzing the classroom context (e.g., demographics, English learners, students with special
needs, curriculum, physical setting) • Planning (5‐7 contiguous lessons in reading/language arts) • Instruction (15 minute video of one lesson from planning section above) • Assessment (analyzing student work samples from the videotaped lesson)
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• Reflection (evaluation and commentary on the planning document, video, student work samples)
• Using Academic Language (content language appropriate to the lesson taught and videotaped) • Providing feedback to pupils based on the results of the assessment
Select courses in the ITEP pathway provide teacher candidates opportunities to rehearse various elements of the Teaching Event.
Questions regarding PACT should be directed to Dr. Hillary Hertzog at [email protected].
Recommendation of the credential Students in the credential program are encouraged to submit a Credential Request form at the beginning of their last semester of coursework. CSUN coursework for that semester must be the only requirement still in progress. All testing, CPR certification and approved coursework taken at institutions other than CSUN must already have been completed. A Credential Analyst will partially process the request making sure that everything is in order. The Credential Program will then hold the request until the end of the semester for a final check when grades and the Bachelor’s Degree are posted. At that point, providing all is well, the Analyst will submit the recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The student is kept informed as to their status all throughout the process via email.
IMPORTANT: Eligibility for a credential recommendation is based upon all components of the credential program. Being placed in an assignment or even completing student teaching will not guarantee recommendation for the credential if other requirements are not met. Students are advised to become familiar with their program requirements by reviewing the University catalog, Credential Progress Report (CPR), as well as meeting with a Credential Advisor to discuss the CPR. In other words, you will not be recommended for a credential unless you have satisfactorily met all of the program requirements including GPA. You are advised to become familiar with your program by meeting with a Credential Advisor to review your credential requirements.
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EXAM &
GPA Requirements
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Exam Requirements For
ITEP (Junior and Freshman Options)
Exam
Passage Required for Graduation
With a Liberal Studies degree
Passage Required for Admission to
the Credential Program
Passage Required prior to Student Teaching
Passage Required for
Recommendation of the Credential
UDWPE Yes No No* Yes
CBEST** No No Yes Yes
CSET: MS No No Yes Yes
RICA No No No Yes
PACT No No No Yes
*ITEP candidates must complete the following Credential Writing Proficiency Requirement in one of four ways:
• “C” or better in ENGL 305 or 406 OR • 10 or better on the UDWPE OR • 41 or better on the writing portion of the CBEST OR • CSET Writing Skills Exam
** ITEP candidates must meet the Basic Skills requirement for admission to the Credential Program and prior to student teaching. Please consult with a Credential Advisor on the many ways you may meet this requirement.
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CREDENTIAL GPA REQUIREMENTS There are many different GPA requirements and grade considerations in ITEP that you must fulfill to graduate and receive your credential.
§ You must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or better since formal admission to the credential program. If you do not have a 2.75 GPA overall since admission to the credential program when you apply for student teaching, you will not be eligible for the first or second assignment for student teaching.
§ You must also maintain a 3.0 GPA in all professional education courses (see list on the next page) and you must earn at least a "C" in each course. Anything below a "C" (C‐, D+, D, D‐, etc) must be repeated. Remember: even though a "C" is acceptable in any individual class, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all professional education courses. If you do not have a 3.0 GPA in all professional education courses when you apply for student teaching, you will not be eligible for the first or second assignment of student teaching.
§ You must earn at least a "C" in the US/State/Local Government requirement (CHS 260, PAS 161, or POLS 155). Even though a grade of "D‐" is passing for degree requirements, a grade of "C" is required for the credential. You will not receive your credential if you do not have a "C" or better in the US/State/Local Government requirement or meet the requirement via an exam. Contact a credential advisor about the exam option.
§ You must earn a "C" or better in ENGL 305 to fulfill the Credential Writing Proficiency Requirement. You may also fulfill the Credential Writing Proficiency requirement with one of the following:
* A score of "10" or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam * A score of "41" or better on the Writing portion of CBEST * Passing the CSET Writing Skills Exam.
If you have any questions about your credential GPA contact a Credential advisor. Don't wait until it is too late!
Credential Advisement: Advisors in the Credential Office are available on a walk‐in basis or by appointment. For online advisement (email) go to:www.csun.edu/education/cred/advisement.
STUDENT TEACHING ‐ To receive credit for Student Teaching, you must earn at least a grade of "B" or the equivalent. All tests and clearances that are required must be passed and on file with the Credential Office in order to be cleared for Student Teaching. There are enforced deadlines for Student Teaching application submission. There are also geographic limitations on where CSU Northridge will provide supervision for student teaching.
CREDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION ‐ Eligibility for a credential recommendation is based upon all components of your program. Being placed in an assignment or even completing student teaching will not guarantee recommendation for the credential if other requirements are not met. Students are advised to become familiar with their program requirements by reviewing the University catalog, Credential Progress Report (CPR), as well as meeting with a Credential Advisor to discuss the CPR. In other words, you will not be recommended for a credential unless you have satisfactorily met all of the program requirements. Be sure you are familiar with your program requirements.
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GPA Requirements For ITEP (Junior and Freshman Options)
Summary
The following chart only lists the GPA standards. For detailed list of other requirements for the items below, please consult with CSUN’s Credential Office.
Requirement(s) GPA Standards Admission to the Credential Program
2.67 CUM GPA
Maintain satisfactory status since admission to the Credential Program
2.75 CUM GPA for all coursework taken since admission to the Credential Program
3.0 CUM GPA in professional education courses*
“C” or better or “CR” in all non‐ letter graded courses required for the Credential
First semester student teaching clearance
2.75 CUM GPA for all coursework taken since admission to the Credential Program
3.0 CUM GPA in professional education courses*
“C” or better or “CR” in all non‐ letter graded courses required for the Credential
Second semester student teaching clearance
2.75 CUM GPA for all coursework taken since admission to the Credential Program
3.0 CUM GPA in professional education courses*
“C” or better or “CR” in all non‐ letter graded courses required for the Credential
Recommendation of the Credential to the State of California for issuance of your credential at the end of your program
2.75 CUM GPA for all coursework taken since admission to the Credential Program
3.0 CUM GPA in professional education courses*
“C” or better or “CR” in all non‐ letter graded courses required for the Credential
♦CUM GPA refers to grades from all schools attended
*Professional Education courses refer to the following courses in ITEP: § ITEP‐Freshman and Junior Options (EED):
ELPS 203, EPC 315, KIN 470/L, EED 472, EED 477A, EED 477B, EED 480, EED 579, EED 578A, EED 578D, HSCI 396HS, and Visual and Performing Arts (ITEP‐Freshman Option students take three of the following: ART 304, KIN 304, MUS 304, TH 304. ITEP‐Junior Option students take two of the following: ART 380/L, KIN 314/L, MUS 361/L, TH 371/L).
§ ITEP‐Freshman and Junior Options (SPED MM and/or MS) KIN 470/L, EED 472, SPED 400, SPED 402, SPED 403(MS), SPED 404, SPED 406, SPED 416, SPED 420, SPED 501MM, SPED 502MM, SPED 503MM, SPED 504MS, SPED 505MS, SPED 580(MS), SPED 580S(MS). (ITEP‐Freshman Option students take three of the following: ART 304, KIN 304, MUS 304, TH 304. ITEP‐Junior Option students take two of the following: ART 380/L, KIN 314/L, MUS 361/L, TH 371/L).
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Liberal Studies Program
HOW DO I CALCULATE MY GPA? Each grade is given the following point values:
A = 4.0 C+ = 2.3 F = 0.0 A = 3.7 C = 2.0 U = 0.0 B+ = 3.3 C = 1.7 WU = 0.0 B = 3.0 D+ = 1.3 CR/NC = 0.0 (not used in GPA calculation) B = 2.7 D = 1.0 INC = 0.0 (not used in GPA calculation until a grade B = 3.0 D = 0.7 is assigned. An INC must be made up within a year)
Each course is worth a specific number of units. Most courses are 3.0 units although some might be 1.0 or 5.0 units, etc.
Step 1: Take the grade you received in your classes and multiply them by the number of units assigned to each course. Example: Course Grade Point Value Units Attempted Total Grade Points ENGL 305 “B+” (3.3) X 3.0 = 9.9 MATH 310 “A” (4.0) X 3.0 =12.0 HSCI 396HS “D” (0.7) X 2.0 =1.4 BIO 100 “C+” (2.3) X 3.0 =6.9 BIO 100LAB “B” (2.7) X 1.0 =2.7
12.0 =32.9
Step 2: Add units attempted. In this case = 12.0 Step 3: Add grade points. In this case = 32.9 Step 4: GPA = Total Grade Points 32.9 = 2.74
Units Attempted 12.0
HOW DO I PROJECT MY GPA? Example: * Student’s current GPA=1.94 * Student’s current units attempted = 45 * Student is taking 12 units this semester. * Add the 12 units to the 45 units=57. * Student’s current grade points = 87.7 * The student’s projected grades in each class: “B” (9), “C” (6), “A” (12), “D” (3). The total grade points will be 30. Add this to the current 87.7 grade points for a total of 117.7.
* The projected GPA will be: 117.7 = 2.06 57.0
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GPA Calculation Worksheet For Professional Education Courses (E ED)
Course Grade Point Value
Multiply by
Units Grade Points
ELPS 203 X 3.0 EPC 315 X 3.0 SPED 420 X 3.0 KIN 470 X 2.0 KIN 470Lab X 1.0 E ED 472 X 2.0 E ED 477A X 3.0 E ED 477B X 3.0 E ED 480 X 3.0 E ED 579 (first enrollment) X 1.0 E ED 578A E ED 578D E ED 579 (second enrollment) X 1.0 HSCI 396HS X 2.0
ITEP‐Junior Option students take two of the following: Art 380/L, MUS 361/L, KIN 314/L, or TH 371/L
Course #1: ____________________
X X
2.0 1.0
Course #2: ____________________
X X
2.0 1.0
ITEP‐Freshman Option students take three of the following: ART 304, KIN 304, MUS 304, or TH 304
Course #1: ____________________ X 1.0
Course #2: ____________________ X 1.0
Course #3: ____________________ X 1.0
Professional Education GPA Summary:
GPA = Total Grade Points Units Attempted
GPA = __________________
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GPA Calculation Worksheet For Professional Education Courses (SPED MM or MS)
Course (MM or MS) Grade Point Value
Multiply by
Units Grade Points
SPED 400 X 3.0 SPED 402A X 3.0 KIN 470 X 2.0 KIN 470 Lab X 1.0 EED 472 X 2.0 SPED 406 X 3.0 SPED 403 or SPED 403MS X 3.0 SPED 404 X 3.0 SPED 420 X 3.0 SPED 580MM or SPED 580MS SPED 580S X 1.0 SPED 501MM or SPED 501MS X 3.0 SPED 502MM or SPED 505MS X 3.0 SPED 503MM or SPED 581 X 3.0 HSCI 396HS X 2.0
ITEP‐Junior Option students take two of the following: Art 380/L, MUS 361/L, KIN 314/L, or TH 371/L
Course #1: ____________________
X X
2.0 1.0
Course #2: ____________________
X X
2.0 1.0
ITEP‐Freshman Option students take three of the following: ART 304, KIN 304, MUS 304, TH 304
Course #1: ____________________ X 1.0
Course #2: ____________________ X 1.0
Course #3: ____________________ X 1.0
Professional Education GPA Summary:
GPA = Total Grade Points Units Attempted
GPA = __________________
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Advisement
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Advising Syllabus
Liberal Studies Program Office: Education Administration, Room 100 Phone: (818) 677‐3300 Fax: (818) 677‐4768 Website: www.csun.edu/liberalstudies Email: [email protected]
Recommended advising resources: • A copy of your Liberal Studies advisement form • Liberal Studies Website: www.csun.edu/liberalstudies • CSUN Catalog: www.csun.edu/catalog • CSUN Enrollment Guide: www.csun.edu/anr/soc • Semester Bulletin: www.csun.edu/anr/bulletin
Academic advising is an educational process that facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education. It fosters intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning (NACADA, 2004).
Mission of Advising Services At CSUN, the mission of academic advising is to assist students in forming intentional partnerships that connect their needs, values, abilities and goals to the educational program of the university. Academic advising is an on‐going relationship and a developmental process. It is the shared responsibility of faculty, staff, and students. Academic advising incorporates the continuum of teaching and learning moments that both stimulate and support students in their quest for an enriched quality of life. These interactions assist students in realizing their academic and professional goals and facilitate timely graduation.
Advisor Responsibilities – What Students Can Expect You can expect Liberal Studies advisors to:
• Treat you with respect and as an adult • Encourage and guide you as you define and develop realistic goals • Understand and effectively communicate major and graduation requirements, and university
policies and procedures • Assist you in understanding the purpose and goals of higher education and its effects on your
life and personal goals • Monitor and accurately document your progress toward meeting your goals • Encourage and guide you in gaining the skills to access university resources and services • Be accessible by appointment, telephone, and/or email • Assist you in gaining decision making skills and skills in assuming responsibility for your
educational plans and achievements • Maintain confidentiality (will not discuss issues with parents or non‐university persons without
your written permission). Note: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (20 U.S.C. 1232g) grants students certain rights concerning their educational records. For detailed information about your FERPA rights, please visit www.csun.edu/anr/soc/legalnotices.html.
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Advisee Responsibilities – What Students Are Expected To Do As an advisee, you have clear responsibilities in the advising partnership in order to be successful:
• Schedule an advisement appointment at least once a year o Plan ahead and schedule advisement appointments early in the semester o Be on time o If it is necessary to cancel your appointment, please do so 24‐hours in advance
• Be an active participant in the advisement process by coming prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion
• Clarify personal values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities
• Become knowledgeable about your major, university policies and procedures • Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern • Follow through with recommendations made by your advisor • Take advantage of university resources and services • Be aware of and abide by university and program deadlines • Organize official documents in a way that enables you to access them when needed • Actively manage your progress toward your degree and/or credential by reviewing your
transcripts, My Academic Planner (MAP), Degree Progress Report (DPR), and Credential Progress Report (CPR)
• Maintain your SOLAR contact information such as your address and phone number by keeping it accurate
• Check your CSUN email account regularly for important information from Liberal Studies and the University
• Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions
Expected Student Learning Outcomes for the Academic Advising Experience Through the advising experience at CSUN, students will:
• Demonstrate the ability to make effective decisions concerning their degree and career goals • Develop an educational plan in order to successfully achieve their goals • Demonstrate an understanding of the value of a CSUN Liberal Studies degree • Make use of the referrals to campus resources as needed • Utilize the resources and services on campus to assist them in achieving their academic,
personal, and career goals • Comply with the Student Conduct Code: www.csun.edu/anr/soc/studentconduct.html • Be able to accurately read and effectively utilize a degree audit through the use of the Degree
Progress Report (DPR)and My Academic Planner (MAP) in their educational planning (available in SOLAR)
• Graduate in a timely manner based on their educational plans
Seeking Advisement Prior to your first meeting with your advisor, you must complete an on‐line workshop. An evaluation of your previous coursework will be emailed to you within 10 to 15 business days once the on‐line workshop has been completed. An advisement appointment may be scheduled after receipt of the evaluation by calling the Liberal Studies Program. Students are not assigned to a specific advisor. It is recommended that you meet with an advisor at least once a year or more frequently as needed. The busiest advisement times are May through July and November through December. It is highly recommended that students plan ahead and make their advisement appointments during non‐
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registration periods. Students on academic probation or disqualification should seek advisement for Spring between October 1 st and November 1 st and for the Fall between March 15 th and June 15 th .
Students with Disabilities CSUN is dedicated to providing equal opportunity and access for every student. It is important that if you feel you need accommodations for a disability that you make your advisor aware of these accommodations. In some cases, your advisor may refer you to the Center on Disabilities for assistance. The staff of the Center on Disabilities provides a range of supportive services in an effort to ensure that the individual needs of each student are met. The Center on Disabilities is located in Bayramian Hall (BH), Room 110. They can be reached at (818)677‐2684.
CSUN Academic Calendar The university publishes an academic calendar on‐line listing important dates and deadlines that are crucial to your success at CSUN. Examples of the types of information included are registration periods, deadlines to add/drop, and apply for graduation. Please visitwww.csun.edu/anr/soc/calendar.html.
Advising Time Table: The dates and deadlines below should be used as a guide. Please visit www.csun.edu/anr/soc/calendar.html for specific deadlines for each suggested activity. Dates and deadlines are subject to change without prior notice.
Fall Semester (end of August through mid‐December) When What During the first 3 weeks of the semester Pay attention to add/drop/refund deadlines
September through October Meet with your advisor for Spring course planning
Early November Check SOLAR for any registration holds November through December Priority registration End of November through early March Apply for a Fall graduation date Spring Semester (end of January through mid‐May) During the first 3 weeks of the semester Pay attention to add/drop/refund deadlines
February through March Meet with your advisor for Fall course planning Early May Check SOLAR for any registration holds June through July Priority registration Early April through early July Apply for a Spring/Summer graduation date Summer Sessions (end of May through mid‐August) March to May Meet with your advisor for Summer course
planning Mid‐March to Mid‐April Summer registration self‐appointment period begins
April Registration by appointment
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Credential Related Workshops
To assist students in reaching their goals of graduation and earning a credential, the Liberal Studies Program and the Credential Office have created a series of workshops that are crucial to students’ success. They are as follows:
Credential Program Information Session (Mandatory) All students applying for admission to the Credential Program are required to complete a Credential Information Session in order for their application to be processed by the Credential Office. The information sessions focus on the application process and specific requirements students must meet in order to gain admission to the Credential Program. Separate information sessions are offered for those interested in the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)‐Junior Option; Post‐BA: Multiple Subject, Education Specialist (Special Education), or Single Subject Credential. For dates or information, please contact (818) 677‐3002 or visit www.csun.edu/education/cred/advisement/students/advisement‐sessions.html
ITEP Student Teaching Orientation (Mandatory) In order to apply for student teaching, ITEP students are required to attend a student teaching orientation. At the orientation, the student teaching coordinator and a representative from the Credential Office will distribute student teaching applications and provide an overview of student teaching requirements. In addition, students will learn about the structure of student teaching and the expectations they must meet in order to fulfill this requirement satisfactorily.
The student teaching orientations are typically held in February for student teaching in the Fall and in October for student teaching in the Spring. Questions regarding student teaching orientations should be directed to Pam Sierra, Student Teaching Coordinator at (818) 677‐3183.
ITEP CSET:MS Preparation Workshops (Optional) The Liberal Studies Program offers FREE CSET: Multiple Subject Preparation Workshops to students who have been admitted or who have applied to the Credential Program/ITEP. Please check the Liberal Studies website (www.csun.edu/liberalstudies) and continue to monitor your CSUN email for information on the scheduled dates.
Added Authorization Information Session (Optional)
These sessions explain various ways you can gain authorizations to teach outside your Multiple Subject credential on a limited basis. This includes how to teach in Middle School or High School without obtaining a Single Subject credential. Also discussed is how holders of a valid Multiple Subject credential can obtain a Single Subject credential without doing an entire Single Subject credential program. Added authorizations can be a way to use units earned in your concentration, a minor or double major to teach a variety of subjects. These authorizations are not available for Education Specialist credentials.
Added Authorizations Information Sessions are offered by the advisors in the Credential Office at least twice a semester. For additional information, please call (818) 677‐3002 or visit www.csun.edu/Education/cred/advisement/credential/authorizations/authorizations.html
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Next Steps Information Session (Optional)
It is highly recommended that students attend a Next Steps Information Session during their final year at CSUN in order to learn how and when to apply for their Multiple Subject or Education Specialist Credential through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. These sessions will also discuss the kind of credential you will be earning, the next level of credential called the Clear credential which you are required to obtain and what you need to do to earn it. The Career Center on campus will be introduced along with a brief explanation of the various services offered that can help you to find a teaching job.
Next Steps Information Sessions are offered by the advisors in the Credential Office at least twice a semester. For additional information, please call (818) 677‐3002 or visit www.csun.edu/Education/cred/orientation/next‐steps.html
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Resources
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HELP at your fingertips! (ANSWERS to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions)
I want to map out my next few years at CSUN so that I may graduate by my target date. Where should I go for help? You can visit the Liberal Studies website at www.csun.edu/liberalstudies and click on 4 and 5 Year Degree Plans. These plans will serve as a guide in creating your "MAP" (My Academic Planner) at www.csun.edu/anr/soc/guides. You may make an appointment with a Liberal Studies Advisor to discuss the MAP you have created. To make an appointment with a Liberal Studies Advisor, please call (818) 677‐3300.
The class I want to enroll in is full. How do I get a permission number? You should contact your professor for a permission number. Permission numbers are issued at the discretion of the professor, usually on the first day of instruction.
I need to repeat a class but SOLAR won’t let me enroll in it. What do I do? Enrollment in a repeated course is ONLY allowed four days before the beginning of the semester. If you plan to enroll in a course for a third time (2 nd repeat), you must obtain written approval from the Associate Dean of Humanities. www.csun.edu/anr/forms/ThirdRepeatApprovalRequest.pdf
I want to enroll in a class that has been restricted to one of the Liberal Studies special programs (ITEP‐ Junior, ITEP‐Freshman). How can I get a permission number to enroll in the class? Courses restricted to special programs are ONLY available to those students who have been admitted to those programs. Sometimes if the class is under enrolled at the start of Non‐Restrictive Registration, seats are made available to other students.
I want to add a class after the third week of the semester. How do I do that? During the fourth week of the semester, you may try to add a class by obtaining signatures from your instructor and the Department Chair offering the course using the Change of Schedule Petition form at www.csun.edu/anr/forms/petition.pdf. The signed form must be filed with Admissions & Records. After the fourth week of the semester, adds are not permitted unless there are extraordinary circumstances.
I need to drop a class after the fourth week of the semester but I was told it was too late to drop. Is that true? What can I do about it? Requests for a withdrawal are rarely approved after the fourth week of the semester unless the student can provide written documentation verifying an extraordinary event beyond his/her control has occurred which will make it impossible for the student to complete the class. Physical or mental health issues, relocation out of the immediate area, and activation for military duty may be acceptable reasons for a late withdrawal. If you are not approved for a late withdrawal and stop attending, you will earn a “WU” which will lower your GPA and is equivalent to an “F”. Assuming you have not repeated 16.0 units at CSUN, you may repeat the course and take advantage of the grade forgiveness policy. You should contact your Academic Advisor to discuss your specific situation.
I am having a difficult time coping because of my personal problems. Where can I go for help? The University Counseling Center has very qualified and caring professionals who can help you through difficult times. Their services are completely confidential and free of charge. You can make an appointment by calling (818) 677‐2366 or stop by the Counseling Office in BH 520. You may also visit their website at www.csun.edu/counseling.
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I study very hard but I am still having a difficult time learning new material in my classes. Where can I go for help? You may be struggling academically because of a learning disability. The Center on Disabilities offers confidential testing and counseling services to CSUN students. Once you are evaluated, if needed, they can provide you with special services to help you succeed at CSUN. They can be reached at (818) 677‐ 2684 or visit www.csun.edu/cod.
I am having financial difficulties. I may have to work more hours in order to pay my bills. Where can I go for help? Increasing the number of hours you work may have a negative effect on your academic performance. You may want to contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for financial assistance. You may be eligible for grants, forgivable loans, low interest student loans, or scholarships that will ease your financial difficulties. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Department is located in the main lobby of Bayramian Hall. The Financial Aid Office may be reached at (818) 677‐4085 or visit www.csun.edu/finaid .
I am a Liberal Studies major and just received a letter stating I will no longer be eligible for financial aid. Where do I go to appeal this decision? Students who did not meet the CSU, Northridge Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy may petition for reinstatement if there are extenuating circumstances. Please visit www.csun.edu/finaid/sap.html for more information. SAP petitions must be submitted to the Undergraduate Studies Office located in University Hall 215. Questions regarding the SAP Policy should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at (818) 677‐4085.
I am in ITEP. Where do I go if I have questions about my TPA? You may make an appointment with either Dr. David Kretschmer, Chair of the Elementary Education Department by calling (818) 677‐2621 or contact Dr. Hillary Hertzog, ITEP Co‐Coordinator by calling (818) 677‐2103.
I have questions about my ITEP student teaching requirements and assignment. Who do I contact? For student teaching requirements, you should speak to a Credential Advisor by calling (818) 677‐2586. For questions related to student teaching assignments, please contact: Elementary Education: Pam Sierra or Downie Techaviratanakul, (818) 677‐3183. Special Education: Sally Spencer, (818) 677‐6789.
I have earned an Incomplete in one of my classes. How do I go about completing this course and earning a grade? Be sure to speak to your professor to get a clear idea of what you need to do to complete the course. You will have up to two semesters (excluding summers) to complete your remaining requirements. Professors may use their discretion to hold you to an earlier time line for completion of an incomplete. Please note: You must not re‐enroll in a course if you have been given an Incomplete. Re‐enrolling in the course will mean that you are repeating the course which will have an impact on the number of units you may repeat at CSUN in the future.
I need proof that I am a full time student. Where do I go? The Admissions & Records Office can verify your full‐time status.
I am having difficulty in my Math 210 and 310 classes. Where can I go for help? The Math Department offers Math 210/310 tutoring free of charge. Please contact the Math Lab at (818) 677‐2721 or stop by the lab located in SH 274.
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I need help with my writing assignments. Where can I go for help? There are two resources available to you: 1) you can visit the Learning Resource Center located in BH 408; or 2) meet with Sandra Jackson, ITEP Writing Support Coordinator. She can be reached by email at [email protected].
Where can I go to get help with my studies? The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers an array of services to help students improve their academic performance through a variety of learning programs including workshops, one on one and group tutoring, supplemental instruction classes, and interactive subject area computer programs and videos. They can be reached by calling (818) 677‐2033 or visit their office in Bayramian Hall 408.
I need help preparing for the various tests (Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam, CBEST, CSET: MS, RICA) for my degree and/or credential. Where can I go for help? The following offices provide test preparation assistance:
• Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam: Please contact the Learning Resource Center in BH 408 or visit www.csun.edu/udwpe
• CBEST: Please contact the Learning Resource Center in BH 408 for free CBEST workshops. The CBEST website, www.cbest.nesinc.com is also a good resource for free practice tests. The Roland Tseng College of Extended Learning offers CBEST Preparation Workshops for a fee. For additional information, please call (818) 677‐2465.
• CSET: MS: The Liberal Studies Program offers on‐going free CSET Preparation Workshops to students who have been admitted or who have applied to ITEP. Please check the Liberal Studies website (www.csun.edu/liberalstudies) for the next available workshops. The Roland Tseng College of Extended Learning offers more extensive CSET Preparation Workshops for a fee. For additional information, please call (818) 677‐2465.
• RICA: The Roland Tseng College of Extended Learning offers RICA Preparation Workshops for a fee. For additional information, please call (818) 677‐2465.
I think the grade I received in my class was unfair. Who do I need to contact? Grade disputes should be discussed with your professor first. If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, you should make an appointment with the Department Chair of the course. If you are still not happy with the outcome, you may make an appointment with the Associate Dean of that college.
I am having a problem with my professor. What should I do? You should make an appointment with your professor to discuss your concerns. After meeting with your professor, if the issue has not been resolved to your satisfaction, you may make an appointment with the Department Chair for the class you are taking. If you are still not satisfied with the outcome, you may make an appointment with the Associate Dean of that College.
I will be graduating soon and need help finding a job. Where should I go for help? The Career Center offers workshops on job search strategies, resume writing and interviewing techniques. You can also find information on internship opportunities and job fairs. You can reach the Career Center at (818) 677‐2878 or visit www.csun.edu/career.
Would I get credit for a course in my major, if I enroll in it on a CR/NC basis? No, major courses may not be taken CR/NC unless they are only offered on that basis (i.e. MATH 310Lab, 1.0 unit).
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I am a Career Ladder student. Where do I go for advisement? Career Ladder participants are immediately eligible for advisement without having to complete a Workshop (although it is highly recommended). Career Ladder students must call the Liberal Studies Office at 818‐677‐3300 and identify themselves as "Career Ladder" and provide their Employee I.D. number in order to make an appointment. Career Ladder students who already have a BA may seek advisement from a Credential advisor to discuss post‐baccalaureate credential pathways. For the Credential advisors’ hours, please call (818) 677‐2586.
I think I want to change my major from Liberal Studies to something else. Whom should I contact? If you know which new major you would like to pursue, please contact that department directly and speak with one of their advisors. If you need career counseling before declaring your new major, please contact the Career Center at (818) 677‐2878 and meet with a career counselor who may be able to help you make a decision using various career exploration techniques.
I need to take a semester off. Whom should I contact? Unless you have been academically disqualified from CSUN, you are not required to notify anyone to take a leave of absence from CSUN. You may leave for up to two consecutive semesters but must re‐ enroll after that time to continue your status at the university. If you do not return after being gone for the two consecutive semesters, you will be required to reapply to CSUN.
I want to study abroad. How does that work? The first step is to contact the Study Abroad Advisor at the Office of Student Development and International Programs by calling (818) 677‐2393. After consulting with the Study Abroad Advisor, you must bring to your Liberal Studies Advisor course descriptions for the courses you would like to complete abroad. All courses must be approved by a Liberal Studies Advisor prior to your departure.
I want to attend another CSU campus for a semester. What is the procedure I need to follow? The Intra‐system Visitor program allows continuing students temporary leave from CSUN to enroll for one term at another CSU campus. Temporary leave arrangements may be made with the CSUN Office of Admissions and Records within the application deadlines outlined by the host campus. Both registration at the other campus and return to CSUN will be arranged by the Office of Admissions and Records without further application by the student. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records, Bayramian Hall 150 or call (818) 677‐3760 for more information and applications. All courses taken through the Intra‐system Visitor Program must be approved by a Liberal Studies Advisor.
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ROADMAP TO SUCCESS
Please read the following information to successfully navigate your way to graduation.
§ Check your CSUN email on a weekly basis as email is the primary source of communication for the campus.
§ Visit the Liberal Studies website frequently at www.csun.edu/liberalstudies to access important information about the major, registration, events, etc.
§ See your academic advisor at least once year—more frequently, as needed.
§ Before attempting to register every semester, there are a few steps you should follow to ensure that your registration will go smoothly:
• Access your Portal account to determine if there are any registration holds preventing you from enrolling during your priority period. There are a variety of holds you could encounter: advisement holds, health center holds, holds related to missing documents, etc.
• Make sure that your tuition will be paid by the deadline. Failure to pay by the established deadlines will result in disenrollment from your classes.
§ Be aware of Add/Drop Policies – Students are only eligible to adjust their schedule (add classes, drop classes, or change the basis of grading) through the end of the third week of the semester. During this period, you need to use the SOLAR Web Portal to make the change.
Note: if you are trying to add during the first 3 weeks, you will need a Permission Number from the instructor of the course to enroll in a course. Always verify that the change has gone through by printing out and carefully reviewing your new schedule. It is the student’s responsibility to verify correct enrollment each semester and to complete all courses they are enrolled in.
Students are not automatically dropped from classes they are not attending, especially during the first week of instruction. Failure to attend or complete a class will result in a grade of “WU” (Unauthorized Withdrawal) which counts as “F” in the GPA.
Attempting to add or drop courses after the third week requires additional approvals and a justifiable reason to attempt the change. Be aware, in most cases you will not receive approval of attempted schedule changes after the third week. For add/drop deadlines, visit: www.csun.edu/anr/soc/adjsched.html
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Grades and GPA Policies
§ Credit/No Credit Coursework: Courses that are taken on a CR/NC basis of grading are not calculated into the GPA – only graded courses are used. BUT you need to remember that all courses that are used to meet GE, Title 5, and any course taken to meet requirements in the major must be enrolled in on a graded basis, i.e. cannot be taken CR/NC, unless the catalog states otherwise. A maximum of 18 units of CR/NC coursework can be taken in the degree. (See 2010‐2012 University Catalog)
§ Repeat Policy: Effective Fall 2009, students may repeat up to 16 units of coursework for grade forgiveness. The better of the first two grades will be used to calculate the GPA and the lower grade will be ‘forgiven’. However, both grades will appear on official transcripts. Students are allowed to repeat only if they have received a grade of C‐ or below in their first attempt and are not permitted to enroll in a repeat course until four days prior to the beginning of the semester. Students are not permitted to enroll in a class for a third or subsequent time without the written consent of the Associate Dean of the major (www.csun.edu/anr/forms/ThirdRepeatApprovalRequest.pdf). After the 16.0 unit limit has been reached, a maximum of 12 units will be averaged into the GPA. Courses taken at other schools cannot be repeated at CSUN to improve the grade point average. Courses taken at CSUN cannot be repeated at other schools to improve the grade point average.
§ Policy on Incomplete Grades: Students may request a grade of “I” or Incomplete only if they have satisfied a substantial portion of a course but due to unforeseen and fully justified reasons they were unable to complete the course by the end of the semester. The work that is incomplete normally should be of such a nature that it can be completed independently by the student for later evaluation by the instructor. An incomplete shall not be assigned if the student must attend a major portion of the class when it is next offered. A final grade is assigned when the work agreed upon has been completed and evaluated. Students should not re‐enroll in any course in which they have received an incomplete. For specific instructions and the Request for a Grade of Incomplete Form, please visit www.csun.edu/anr/forms/request_incomplete.pdf
Unless an approved “Request for Extension of Time to Remove Incomplete” form has been filed with Admissions and Records, an “I” must normally be made up within one calendar year immediately following the end of the term during which it was assigned. This limitation prevails whether or not the student maintains continuous enrollment.
An incomplete will be counted as equivalent to an F (or an NC if applicable) for grade point average computation under the following conditions:
• If a student fails to complete the assigned work within one calendar year.
• If an undergraduate student re‐enrolls in the course before making up the work during the calendar year.
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§ Probation and Disqualification: If either your CSUN or your Cumulative GPA falls below 2.00 you are automatically placed on probation. A student on probation is allowed to enroll in no more that 13 units in any semester they are on probation.
Disqualification means dismissal from the university (no longer eligible to enroll – please review the catalog). Students will be disqualified when:
• Freshman (0‐29 total units earned): CSUN or Cumulative GPA falls below 1.50 • Sophomore (30‐59 total units earned): CSUN or Cumulative GPA falls below 1.70 • Junior (60‐89 total units earned): CSUN or Cumulative GPA falls below 1.85 • Senior (90 or more total units): CSUN or Cumulative GPA falls below 1.95
Students must be on probation one semester prior to disqualification. However, effective Spring 2009, if your Cumulative GPA falls below a 1.0, you will be immediately disqualified without having been placed on probation first. This will not apply to first‐ time‐freshman whose GPA fall below 1.0 after their first semester.
All disqualified students who are readmitted must maintain a 2.0 GPA every semester until both Cumulative and CSUN GPAs are 2.0 or higher. Failure to do so will result in a second disqualification and dismissal from CSUN.
§ Student Conduct Code ‐ Students and applicants for admission who do not abide by the policies on conduct are subject to discipline as provided by the Educational Code. This discipline could include any of the following: expulsion, suspension, administrative probation, or a lesser sanction as dictated by campus authority. Whenever it appears that there has been a Student Conduct Code violation, a complaint will be filed with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs for investigation. www.csun.edu/anr/soc/studentconduct.html
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – This federal act deals with the privacy of student records and the rights granted to students regarding their educational records. Under this act, an educational or student record is any record containing personally identifiable information that is directly related to a student and maintained by the University or its agents. Except as permitted by the Act, the University will not disclose student educational records without the consent of the student. FERPA seek to ensure:
1) that all students have access to their records, 2) that students have an opportunity to challenge the content of their records, 3) that the university will obtain consent prior to the disclosure of certain student records to third parties, 4) that students will be informed of their FERPA rights.
For FERPA details visit: www.csun.edu/anr/soc/legalnotices.html
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Campus Computer Labs Use of campus computers labs is restricted to current CSUN students, faculty, staff, and alumni and is subject to the University Policy for Use of Computing Resources. Use of restricted labs may be arranged through your college or department. To inquire about lab usage guidelines and hours of operation, follow one of the links on this page and contact the college or department before visiting labs on campus.
Department Website
Oviatt Library library.csun.edu/Services/OpenLabs
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences – Department of Geography
www.csun.edu/csbs/departments/geography/resources/gis_lab.html
Department of Computer Science python.ecs.csun.edu/compsci/facilities_and_labs.html
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences – Department of Psychology
www.csun.edu/csbs/departments/psychology/resources/labs.html
College of Health & Human Development
www.csun.edu/hhd/computerlabs.html
College of Humanities www.csun.edu/humanities/systemstechnology/labs.php
College of Science & Mathematics www.csun.edu/~rlm59322/complab.htm
College of Business and Economics www.csun.edu/buslab
Student Handbook Sources: University website: www.csun.edu Liberal Studies website: www.csun.edu/liberalstudies College of Education website: www.csun.edu/education The Student Resource Center & EOP Satellite in the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication at California State University, Northridge.
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Student Acknowledgement Form
Student Name ______________________________________________________
CSUN ID # _________________________________________________________
My signature acknowledges that I have received and will review the items outlined in the student handbook.
I understand that information outlined in this handbook may change without prior notice. Therefore, I should work closely with my Liberal Studies Advisor to ensure my progress toward a BA degree. If I decide to pursue ITEP, I also understand that I must work with a Credential Advisor. As a student following the Education Specialist Option, I understand I must also meet with an Education Specialist Faculty Advisor to meet the requirements for my Credential.
As an ITEP student, I understand that eligibility for a credential recommendation is based upon all components of my program. Being placed in an assignment or even completing student teaching will not guarantee recommendation for the credential if other requirements are not met.
__________________________________ _________________________ Student’s Signature Date