Professional Teacher Preparation Prel iminary Credential SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Single Subject and Multiple Subject credentials. Elementary Credentials Undergraduate students interested in teaching in the elementary schools should take the Liberal Studies major along with the required teacher preparation courses. They must also pass four Teacher Performance Assessments (TPA), state exams (CBEST, CSET, RICA), and U.S. Constitution requirement. The Multiple Subject Credential authorizes instruction in any self-contained classroom for grades K-12, preschool, and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for grades K-6. If a student wishes to teach elementary school, but is not taking the Liberal Studies major, they must still take all required teacher preparation courses and pass four Teacher Performance Assess- ments (TPA) and state exams (CBEST, CSET, RICA). In addition, all elementary teacher credential candidates must successfully complete the following competency courses with a grade of “C” or better: Education 380; Math 117 and 118; Music 310; Art 306; and Physical Education 201. Elementary teacher credential candidates must earn a cumulative 2.75 grade point average in all teacher preparation courses and the following requirements must be satisfactorily met to proceed to student teaching: minimum TPA scores, Professional Behavior Protocol Evaluations, and Fieldwork Evaluations. Secondary Credentials Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the second- ary level must meet subject matter competency requirements through either a State-approved single subject major or by passing the CSET. In addition, they must take required teacher preparation courses. Candidates must also pass four Teacher Performance Assessments (TPA), the CBEST, and the U.S. Constitu- tion requirement. The Single Subject Credential is the document most commonly used in middle schools and high schools. This credential authorizes instruction in the subject(s) listed on the cre- dential in departmentalized classes at any grade level, including preschool, grades K-12, and classes organized primarily for adults. All students should regularly see advisors in their single subject program as well as in the School of Education. In addition, all secondary teacher credential candidates must earn a cumulative 2.75 grade point average in all teacher preparation courses. The following requirements must also be satisfactorily met to proceed to student teaching: minimum TPA scores, Profes- sional Behavior Protocol Evaluations, and Fieldwork Evaluations. Credential candidates complete their student teaching the second semester of their senior year or the semester after they graduate with their B.A. After successfully completing student teaching, candidates make an appointment with a credential analyst in the School of Education at Biola University and apply for the Pre-
liminary Credential from the State of California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Private school teachers who have taught three or more years in WASC-accredited schools may qualify to have teacher preparation courses and / or student teaching waived per SB57. See an advisor for details. Teacher Preparation Requi rements : 1. All candidates for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential must complete the following under- graduate education courses in sequence: LEDU 301 (Intro), 330 (Psych), 420/425 (Reading), 341 (Linguistic Diversity), 430/435 (Curriculum), and 440/442 or 450/452 (Student Teaching). 2. Students who wish to complete the undergraduate teacher preparation program must formally apply for admission to the education program during the Introduction to Teach- ing course (LEDU 301). A minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 grade scale is required. Other departmental requirements and competencies are available on the website, and are covered in the Introduction to Teaching course (LEDU 301). 3. Students planning to take the Introduction to Teaching course (LEDU 301) must complete the Application for Char- acter and Identification Clearance. This background clear- ance requires fingerprinting and must be completed prior to any fieldwork in the local school districts. Fees required. 4. All education and competency courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher with the exception of Student Teaching LEDU 440/442 and 450/452 which must be completed with a grade of “B-” or higher for the candidate to be recommended for a Preliminary Teaching Credential. Overall, a 2.75 GPA must be maintained in the teacher preparation course sequence. 5. All students must pass four Teaching Performance Assess- ments (TPA), and complete and successfully present the School of Education Department Portfolio. 6. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing also requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-unit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students can complete this requirement by taking HIST 107 U.S. History, with a grade of “C” or better. Transfer students must either show proof of U.S. Constitu- tion in a transferred course or an appropriate exam cover- ing the principles of the U.S. Constitution. A U.S. Constitu- tion exam and study packet is available in Biola’s School of Education.
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