55 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Education
Chair: Claire Sibold, Ph.D.
struction must complete the following edu cation courses: 300, 330, 420, 430, 440, 442 as well as the following competency cours es: ENGL 380, MATH 111, MUSC 310, and ARTS 306. All candidates for the Preliminary Teaching Credential in Single Subject instruction must complete the fol lowing education courses: 300, 330, 425, 435, 450, 452. In both programs, all educa tion courses must be completed with grades at "C" or better prior to student teaching. Student Teaching must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better in order for the stu dent to be recommended for a teaching cre dential. All candidates must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) prior to submitting their applica tion for student teaching. Professional Clear Credential Program In order to qualify for a Professional Clear Teaching Credential, a student must complete 30 units of courses in a pre-ap proved program. The work must be com plete within five years of receipt of the Preliminary Credential. The Professional Clear Credential can be earned in one year of full time coursework. Undergraduate students who wish to be come candidates for a Professional Clear Credential must be enrolled in an approved waiver program, must be accepted into the Education program, and must outline acre dential program with the credential analyst. Post-degree student must be accepted into the School of Arts and Sciences and into the Education program before outlining a program leading to a Professional Clear Credential. Admission to the Professional Clear Credential program requires a mini mum grade point average of 2.5 in an ap proved waiver program or passing scores in the CBEST and NTE exams. A transcript analysis fee may be required. THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL CLEAR CREDENTIAL CANDIDATES: Health Science (Biology 300), Mainstreaming (Education 410) , and Computers in the Classroom (Education 470). All students must demonstrate com petence in the U.S. Constitution, writing, speech and hearing, and computer. Multiple Subject Credential candidates must also demonstrate competence in chil dren's literature and elementary art, music, and mathematics. Other requirements vary with the type of program outlined, and may be obtained through the Education Department.
CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS Two levels of California teaching creden tials-the PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL and the PROFESSIONAL CLEAR CREDENTIAL-are available, as well as the AssocIATION oF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIAL. Each is outlined below: PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS: In order to qualify for a Preliminary Teaching Credential with the State of California, a student must complete (1) an approved waiver program in a major leading to a baccalaureate degree, or pass the National Teacher's Examination (NTE) in the subject area and CLEP exam, if re quired, and (2) Professional Education courses including student teaching. Two types of credentials are available: Single Subject and Multiple Subject. ASingle Subject Credential certifies the student to teach a single subject from pre-school through 12th grade, but is especially appro priate for grades 7-12. The Multiple Subject Credential certifies the student to teach in a self.<:ontained classroom from pre-school through 12th grade, but is especially appro priate for kindergarten through 6th grade. APPROVED MAJORS FOR SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL: Art, Biological Science (life science waiv er program), English (English-communica tion waiver program), History, Intercultural Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physical Science, Social Science. APPROVED MAJORS FOR MUL17PLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL Liberal Studies, diversified studies (Intercultural Studies Waiver program). Those who choose any other major will be required to pass the National Teacher's Examination (NTE) general knowledge sec tion to qualify for student teaching and a credential. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES REQUIRED: Students who wish to become candi dates for a teaching credential must apply for admission to the Education Program in their sophomore year or immediately upon transfer into the University if beyond that year. Aminimum grade point average of 2.5 is required. Other requirements of the Education Department and competencies to be met are stated in the Guide for Students Entering the Teaching Profession, which may be obtained from the Education Department office. All candidates for the Preliminary Teaching Credential in Multiple Subject in-
FACULTY Professor: Jones
Associate Professor: Sibold Assistant Professor: Lopez
OBJECTIVES The major function of the Department of Education is to provide professional prepa ration for teaching. Upon completion of the teaching credential program, the student should have satisfactory subject matter knowledge, understand pupil behavior, be competent in the skills of teaching, be able to develop and encourage critical judgment and creativity, and have developed strong social and personal traits, ethical standards, and a Christian philosophy of education. DEGREE PROGRAM A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE INLIBERAL STUDIES is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major require ments. The liberal arts major requires com pletion of 84 units, and is designed to pre pare elementary school teachers with a broad foundation in subject matter. Course requirements consist of 21 units (with a 3 unit variation) in each of the following areas:
1. English, including grammar, literature, composition, and speech.
2. Mathematics and the physical and life sciences. Math 111, Computer Science 100, and one science lab are required. 3. Social sciences, other than education and education methodology. Psychology 200 and lntercultural Studies 331 are required.
4. Humanities and fine arts, including for eign language.
At least 24 upper division units must be taken. All appropriate general education courses are included in the 84 unit total. Elementary school activities Physical Education 201) is required as part of the student's physical education requirement. Students planning to enter this major are re quired to work with the Education Department for advisement. Other programs/educational options are as follows:
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