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Taskstream Subscription Candidates must have a paid subscription to Taskstream while taking teacher preparation courses, pedagogy courses, and student teaching. Pedagogy Courses In addition to the teacher preparation coursework, subject-specific pedagogy classes are required of each candidate. Pedagogy courses must be passed with a grade of "B-" or higher.
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:
Code
Title
Credits
Secondary Candidates: LEDU 433 Elementary Candidates: LEDU 309
Single Subject Pedagogy
2
Elementary Math/Science Methods Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods
2 1
LEDU 336
LEDU 337
1
LEDU 380 ARTS 306 MUSC 310 PEED 201
Children's Literature
3 3 2 2
Elementary Art Workshop Elementary Music Workshop
Elementary Physical Education Methods and Activities
Total Credits
16
Certificate of Clearance and Tuberculosis (TB) Test Candidates must complete the application for a Certificate of Clearance prior to taking LEDU 301 course in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence. Fees required. Candidates must also submit valid TB tests results prior to taking LEDU 301 course and annually in order to participate in the required fieldwork sequence in the Teacher Preparation Program. Fees required. Minimum Grades and GPA Requirements All teaching credential candidates must maintain an overall cumulative 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in their major. A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be achieved in the teacher preparation course sequence and pedagogy courses. Students must receive a grade of "B-" or higher in all teacher preparation and pedagogy courses in order to be formally recommended for a Preliminary Teaching Credential. Basic Skills Requirement Candidates must take the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or satisfy the basic skills requirement prior to acceptance to the program. Passage of CBEST or equivalent is required prior to applying for student teaching. RICA Exam Passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam is required for candidates earning a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. This requirement must be met prior to applying for a preliminary teaching credential. Subject Matter Competency Requirement Candidates must prove subject matter competency by completing an approved subject matter program or passing equivalent subject matter exams (CSET). These exams must be passed prior to applying for student teaching.
Code
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:
4
LEDU 431 & LEDU 432 LEDU 436 & LEDU 437
Elementary Curriculum and Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork Secondary Curriculum and Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
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
16
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). Students for whom English is not a primary language must have a TOEFL score of 100 iBT.
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