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Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, B.A.
Undergraduate students interested in teaching in the elementary schools are advised to take the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major, which includes the required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. However, a student from any major who wishes to teach elementary school may earn a teaching credential by successfully completing all required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses, as well as California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements. Students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Single Subject Credentials The SB2042 Single Subject Credential authorizes instruction in the subjects listed on the credential in departmentalized classes at any grade level including preschool, grades K–12 and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for middle school and high school. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners within your content area. All students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the secondary level are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach. Teacher Preparation Requirements Teacher Preparation Courses All candidates for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential must complete the following undergraduate teacher preparation courses in sequence. Courses must be passed with a grade of "B-" or higher and the overall GPA in the teacher preparation courses must be a 3.0 or higher:
LEDU 363 Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Settings LEDU 364 Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs LEDU 369 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Total Credits
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U.S. History Concentration-Specific Requirements Select 12 credits from the following:
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HIST 307
The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607–1800 American Democracy, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1800–1877
HIST 308
HIST 320 HIST 401
The American Presidency
The Rise of Modern America, 1877–1920
HIST 402 The United States Since 1920 POSC 225 Survey of American Government Total Credits Visual Arts Concentration-Specific Requirements Select 12 credits from the following, 3 of which must be upper-division:
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ARTS 107 Drawing I ARTS 108 Figure Studies I
ARTS 109 Digital Tools ARTS 110 2-D Design ARTS 111 3-D Design ARTS 210 Sculpture I ARTS 211 Ceramics I ARTS 213 Painting I ARTS 221 Photography I-Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Processes ARTS 304 Ceramics II ARTS 305 Sculpture II ARTS 316 Photography II-Studies in Color Total Credits Professional Teacher Preparation Program Preliminary Credentials
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Title
Credits
LEDU 301 LEDU 330 LEDU 341
Introduction to Teaching
3 3 3
Psychological Foundations of Education Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
LEDU 420
Elementary Reading/Language Arts
3
or LEDU 425 Secondary Content Area Reading Select one of the following:
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LEDU 431 & LEDU 432 LEDU 436 & LEDU 437
Elementary Curriculum and Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork Secondary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
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Elementary/Secondary Student Teaching I and II (12 credits) may be taken as a graduate student, and is not required for undergraduate graduation. LEDU 440 & LEDU 442 Elementary Student Teaching I and Elementary Student Teaching II LEDU 450 & LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching I and Secondary Student Teaching II Total Credits
The SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Multiple Subject and Single Subject Credentials and are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Multiple Subject Credentials The SB2042 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. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners in self-contained and core settings.
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Admission Application Students who wish to complete the undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program must formally apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program during LEDU 301. The student applicant must demonstrate a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 grade scale) and a TOEFL score of 100 IBT for non-native English speaking candidates.
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