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Education
Chair: Deborah L. Bainer, Ph.D.
CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS Two levels of California teaching creden tials-the PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL and the 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 Teachers Examination (NTE) and CLEP exam, and (2) Professional Education courses including student teaching. Two types of credentials are available: Single Subject and Multiple Subject. A Single Subject Credential certifies the stu dent to teach a single subject from pre school through 12th grade, but is especially appropriate for grades 7-12. The Multiple Subject Credential certifies the student to teach in a self-contained classroom from pre-school through 12th grade, but is espe cially appropriate for kindergarten through 6th grade.
All candidates for the Preliminary Teaching Credential in Multiple Subject in struction must complete the following edu cation courses: 300, 330, 420, 430, 440, 442. All candidates for the Preliminary Teaching Credential in Single Subject instruction must complete the following education courses: 300, 330, 425, 435, 450, 452. In both programs, all education 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 student to be recom mended for a teaching credential. All can didates must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBES'D prior to student teaching. Clear Credential Program In order to qualify for a Clear Teaching Credential, a student must complete 30 units of courses in a pre-approved program. The work must be complete within five years of receipt of the Preliminary Credential. The Clear Credential can be earned in one year of full time coursework. Undergraduate students who wish to be come candidates for a Clear Credential must be enrolled in an approved waiver pro gram, must be accepted into the Education program, and must outline a credential pro gram with an education adviser. 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 Clear Credential. Admission to the Clear Credential program requires a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in an approved waiver program or pass ing scores in the CBEST and NTE exams. A transcript analysis fee may be required. THE F0LWWINGCOURSES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL 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.
FACULTY Professor: Jones
Associate Professor: Bainer Assistant Professor: Sibold
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 BACHEWR OF ARTS DEGREE IN LIBERAL 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:
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 MULTIPL.ESUBJECT CREDENTIAL Liberal Studies, diversified studies (Intercultural Studies Waiver program) . Those who choose any other major will be required to pass the National Teachers 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. A minimum 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.
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 Intercultural 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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