2. Admission Application Students who wish to complete the undergraduate teacher preparation program must formally apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program during the following Introduction to Teaching course. A minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 grade scale is required. • LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching Unit(s): 3. 3. Pedagogy Courses Subject Specific Pedagogy classes are also required of each candidate. Secondary candidates must take LEDU433 and elementary candidates must take the following subject-specific pedagogy courses: LEDU309, 336, 337, 380; Music 310; Art 306; and Physical Education 201. Secondary candidates • LEDU 433 - Single Subject Pedagogy Unit(s): 2. Elementary candidates • LEDU 309 - Elementary Math/Science Methods Unit(s): 2. • LEDU 336 - Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Unit(s): 1. • LEDU 337 - Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods Unit(s): 1. • LEDU 380 - Children ʼ s Literature Unit(s): 3. • MUSC 310 - Elementary Music Workshop Unit(s): 2. • ARTS 306 - Elementary Art Workshop Unit(s): 3. • PEED 201 - Elementary Physical Education Methods & Activities Unit(s): 2. 4. Certificate of Clearance Candidates must complete the application for a Certificate of Clearance prior to taking the Introduction to Teaching course (LEDU 301) in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence. Fees required. • LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching Unit(s): 3. 5. Minimum Grades and GPA All education and subject-specific pedagogy courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher with the exception of Student Teaching courses 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 as well as in the overall major. 6. CBEST Passage of California Basic Educational Skills (CBEST) or equivalent is required. 7. RICA Exam Passage of Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam is required for candidates earning a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
All teacher credential candidates must earn a cumulative 2.75 grade point average in their teacher preparation and pedagogy courses as well as in their overall major. 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. 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 taking all required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. All students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Single Subject Credentials The 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: 1. Required Education Courses All candidates for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential must complete the following undergraduate education courses in sequence: • LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 330 - Psychological Foundations of Education Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 420 - Elementary Reading/Language Arts Unit(s): 3. • or LEDU 425 - Secondary Content Area Reading Unit(s): 3.
LEDU 431 - Elementary Curriculum Unit(s): 3. and LEDU 432 - Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork Unit(s): 1. or LEDU 436 - Secondary Curriculum Unit(s): 3.
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