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Information on Credential Programs 05/20/2010

Credential Advisement 1

INFORMATION SESSION FOR

PRELIMINARY SINGLE SUBJECT

CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS

FALL 2010

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Credential Advisement

TOPICS TOBE COVERED

o Introduction to the Michael D. Eisner College of Educationo Requirements and procedures for program applicationo Introduction of program options and curriculum

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THECOE

o CSUN’s teacher education program was selected as one of the original four in the nation to receive a $5 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to develop model teacher preparation programs

o COE received a gift of $7 million from the Eisner Foundation to create the Center for Teaching and Learning

o NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) accreditationo Of the 83 University credential programs in the State of

California, only 21 (25%) have met NCATE accreditationo NCATE accreditation may make it easier to receive

certification in another stateo After the accreditation visit in Nov. 2009, NCATE

commended our students, faculty, and assessment system.

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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

o Deaf Studies (DEAF)

o Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS)

o Educational Psychology & Counseling (EPC)

o Elementary Education (EED)

o Secondary Education (SED)

o Special Education (SPED)

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THE SINGLE SUBJECT

PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL

o A valid license is required to teach in a California public school.

o This program meets the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards (SB 2042), which includes an English Learner authorization.

o Upon program completion candidate will receive a K-12 authorization for teaching in a departmental setting. Typically, single subject teachers are assigned to classes in grades 6-12, though art, music, and physical education teachers are placed grades K-12

o An induction program is required to obtain the clear credential; clear credential recommendations are made by school districts, county programs or in the instance of private school teachers, approved university programs.

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ADVANCED PROGRAMS

o Preliminary credential is generally completed prior to admission to the Secondary Education MA programs

o MA in Secondary Education, Options in:- Computer and Educational Technology*- Curriculum and Instruction- English Education*, Math Education*, Science

Education*- Joint Induction/MA Program

Not available for 2010-2011*

o Doctoral Program (Ed.D.)- PreK-12 Leadership*- Community College Leadership*

*cohorted programs

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DEPARTMENT OFSECONDARYEDUCATION

LocationEducation Building (ED) 1208

818-677-2580

ChairDr. Bonnie Ericson

[email protected]

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WEBSITE OF THECOLLEGE OFEDUCATION

HTTP://WWW.CSUN.EDU/EDUC

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CREDENTIAL ADVISEMENT

LocationEducation Administration Building (E) 100

E-mailwww.csun.edu/coe/cred/index.html

Click on “Pre-admission advisement”Then click on “Email an Advisor”

Walk-In AdvisementAvailable M-F

check our website for current hours

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CREDENTIAL OFFICE

E-mailwww.csun.edu/coe/cred/index.html

Click on “Pre-admission Advisement”

Office HoursFor current hours see our website

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Application Submissions:1. Credential Office2. Admissions & Records

Faculty Interview

Letter Regarding Admission

Registration for Classes

Process for Credential Admission

Orientation


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PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINES

March 1 for Fall admission

October 1 for Spring admission

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:SUBJECTMATTER COMPETENCE

Must complete one of the following options prior to applying for admission:

- Receive a passing score on the appropriate CTC-approved subject matter exam: CSET (all subtests must be passed)

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- Completion of a CTC-approved subject matter program at a university or college

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT

Must complete one of the following options prior to applying for formal admission:

Option 1 - Attempt the (CBEST) California Basic Educational Skills Test

Option 2 - Passage of CSET: Multiple Subject AND attempt the CSET: Writing Skills Tests

Option 3 – Passage of CSU Placement Tests (EAP/ELM/EPT)

Option 4 - Approved Basic Skills Exam from Another State

Note: For Spring 2011 the Basic Skills Requirement must be MET for admission.

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:DOCUMENTATION

o Information Session Verification Form

o Document at least 45 hours of early field experience that is appropriate for the student population with whom you will be working:o completed within last 5 yearso complete the Early Field Experience Verification Form and get an

appropriate signature

o Two letters of recommendation

o Statement of objectives:o at least one page but no longer than 5 pages in length

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:TRANSCRIPTS

o All transcripts o One set for the University must be official and sealed

o One set for the Credential Office must be official and sealed

o CSUN transcript may be unofficial

o List all colleges/universities and years attended on the Transcripts Form

o GPA:

oat least 2.67 in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate course work, OR

oat least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units attempted

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:FINGERPRINTCLEARANCE - STEPONE

Apply for a Certificate of Clearance in three easy steps

Step One:

o Go to Credential Office website and click on “Forms and Flyers”, download Certificate of Clearance and follow instructions carefully.

o Request Live Scan service at an agency such as:The CSUN Public Safety Office lobby located at 18111 NordhoffStreet, Department of Public Safety Building, Prairie and Darby Streets. Call the office at 818-677-2113 for times and availability. Current Department of Justice, and FBI fees are $73.00 .

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:FINGERPRINTCLEARANCE - STEPTWO

Step Two:

- Go to www.ctc.ca.gov

Follow Certificate of Clearance instructions carefully. Do Not! Apply for the credential objective that you have, apply for a Certificate of Clearance.

Both Steps Must Be Completed To Process Your Certificate Of Clearance!

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:FINGERPRINTCLEARANCE - STEPTHREE

Step Three:

- Wait a week and then go to www.ctc.ca.gov- Click on “Look Up a Credential”- Click on “Look Up a Credential” again- Click on “teaching credential holders and applicants”- Insert your social security number and birth date at the prompt, and check your status.

Once the Certificate Of Clearance appears as “granted”, print the screen under “credential held” and include with your credential program application packet

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REQUIREMENTS FORFORMAL ADMISSION:ADDITIONAL ITEMS

o Fees (payable to CSUN with the last 4 digits of your SS# or CSUNfile number):- $25 with credential program application (a cashier’s check or

money order, and nonrefundable) - $55 with online University application

o Tuberculosis Clearance - Negative results within the last 2 years

o Group interview with a faculty member - To be scheduled after the credential application packet has been

submitted

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TESTING INFORMATION

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For exam information and questions regarding test registration, administration procedures, admission tickets, or score

reports, contact:

CSET & CBEST Evaluation Systems Pearson

www.ctcexams.nesinc.comor

(800) 205-3334



SINGLE SUBJECTSAVAILABLE


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o Art

o Business

o English

o Foundational-Level Mathematics

Algebra, Number Theory, Geometry, Probability & Statistics

o Mathematics

o Health Science

o Home Economics

o World Languages :

o Chinese

o French

o German

o Korean

o Spanish

o American Sign Language

o Music

SINGLE SUBJECTSAVAILABLE

(CONTINUED)

o Physical Educationo Foundational-Level General Scienceo Science: Biologyo Science: Chemistryo Science: Geosciences o Science: Physics o Biology (Specialized)o Chemistry (Specialized)o Geosciences (Specialized)o Physics (Specialized)o Social Science

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PROGRAM OPTIONS

o Traditional - 32 unitso Most flexible, Full-time or Part-time

o Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) – 32 unitso Full-time, One-year cohorted program - Fall admissions only

o Intern - 32 unitso Two-year programo Employed full-time as a teacher in a public school with an Internship

Credential

o BCLAD Emphasis (Fall 2010 only) - 38 unitso Languages: Armenian, Korean and Spanish o Dr. Clara Park, program coordinator [email protected] A new BCLAD certificate is anticipated for Fall 2011

o Integrated (FYI) and (JYI)o Undergraduate programs (freshman and junior options) o Leading to a BA and single subject credential in either English or

Mathematics

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ACT PROGRAM

o In collaboration with LAUSDo Most classes are conducted at CSUN

o Additional eligibility requirements:o Cannot be employed as a full-time teacher or long term substituteo Completion of a bachelor’s degreeo Availability for full-time study and field experience each semester

o Three applicationso ACT office, University, and Credential Program

o For application and further information:o Contact Mairead Saelens, ACT Program Secretaryo [email protected] 818-677-2567

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INTERN PROGRAM

o Additional eligibility requirements:o Must first be admitted to the Traditional Programo Passage of entire CSET in subject areao Bachelor’s degreeo Basic Skills Requirement o U.S. Constitution course (with a grade C or better) or examo Pre-service component (see intern coordinator for details)o Hired full-time as a teacher of record in the subject area in

a public school setting

o For further information:

o Contact Carolyn Burch, Intern Coordinator

[email protected] 818-677-2224

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TRADITIONAL SINGLE SUBJECTPROGRAM

SED 511 (must take in 1st semester) 3

EPC 420 3

SED 525A, 525EN, 525PE, etc. (in subject specific area)

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AAS/CHS/ELPS/PAS 417 3

SED 554 3

SED 554S 1

SPED 420 3

SED 521 3

SED 514 3

HSCI 496ADO 1

SED 555 5

SED 555S 1

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TRADITIONAL SS PROGRAM

COURSETITLES

1. SED 511 Fundamentals of Secondary Education in Multiethnic Secondary Schools (3)

2. EPC 420 Educational Psychology of Adolescence (3)

3. SED 525xx Methods of Teaching Single Subject (3) in Art, English, Math, etc.

4. AAS/CHS/ELPS/PAS 417 Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)

5. SED 554 Supervised Field Experience (3)

6. SED 554S Field Experience Seminar (1)

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TRADITIONAL SS PROGRAM

COURSETITLES (CONTINUED)

7. SPED 420 Improving the Learning of Students with Special Needs Through Differentiated Instruction and Collaboration (3)

8. SED 521 Language, Literacy and Learning in Multiethnic Secondary Schools (3)

9. SED 514 Computer in the Instructional Program (3)

10. HSCI 496ADO Health Concerns of the Adolescent (1)

11. SED 555 Supervised Practicum (5)

12. SED 555S Practicum Seminar (1)

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

o Prior to Supervised Fieldwork Seminar and Supervised Fieldwork (SED 554, 554S, 555,& 555S)

o Fulfill the Basic Skills Requiremento Fulfill the Writing Proficiency Requirement

(any one of the following ways):o CBEST Writing score of 41 or higher o CSET: Writing skills testo UDWPE minimum score of 10o ENG 305 (a grade C or better) o ENG 406 (a grade C or better) o COMS 321 (a grade C or better)

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PRIOR TOAPPLICATION FORCREDENTIAL

o Bachelor’s Degree

o U.S. Constitution course (a grade C or better)

or exam (may not be online)

o CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification must include Infant/Child and Adult levels and may not be online

Offered by:

o American Red Cross

o American Heart Association

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SUPERVISEDFIELD EXPERIENCE

AND SEMINAR

o SED 554 Supervised Field Experience (3)o One daytime class period plus conference time daily in a middle or

high school classroom for the school’s semester or track calendar.o Major activities: Weeks 1-6, Classroom observations, assisting

individuals or small groups of students, teaching parts of a daily lesson; Weeks 7-20, daily lesson planning and teaching.

o SED 554S Field Experience Seminar (1)o Meets weekly or bi-weekly in a required seminar led by a

university faculty member that addresses student teaching issues. o Candidates complete the Preliminary Teaching Event.

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STUDENT TEACHING AND SEMINAR

o SED 555 Supervised Practicum (5)o Must complete 554 and 554S firsto Involves 4 daytime class periods daily in a middle or high school

classroom for the school’s semester or track calendar:o Three class periods of teachingo One class period for consultation, observation, etc.

o SED 555S Practicum Seminar (1)o Student meets weekly or bi-weekly in a required seminar with a subject

specialist university supervisor. The seminar addresses issues in teaching and the Teaching Performance Expectations. Candidate is provided with guidance in completing the Performance Assessment for CA Teachers (PACT).

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REGISTRATION FEES

For the most current credential student registration fees visit:

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ucs/

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

o Scholarshipso Grantso Loans

o For information contact the Financial Aid Office at www.csun.edu/finaid or 818-677-4085

o APLE (Assumption Program of Loans for Education)o For information go to www.csusuccess.org/aple

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WHAT’S NEXT?

o Submit your complete program application as soon as possible.

o Schedule and complete an interview.

o You will receive an e-mail regarding the admission decision. If admitted, you will also receive a Credential Progress Report. Be sure to keep copies of all documents and reports.

o Upon admission you will be expected to participate in an orientation.

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INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) OPTION

o Taking limited credential courses prior to Credential program admission.

o Must submit an “Intent to Apply” packet.o This option is not available to ACT, FYI, JYI, or Intern candidates.o ITA candidates are NOT eligible for financial aid.o The courses you take are NOT guaranteed to meet future credential

requirements.o You WILL be held to the program requirements in place at the time,

if you are formally admitted.o Future admission into the credential program is NOT guaranteed. o This option WILL increase your University fees.

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IF YOU HAVE FURTHER

QUESTIONS PLEASE SEE OUR

ADVISING OPTIONS ON THE

CREDENTIAL OFFICE WEBSITE .

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