Teacher Education Programs

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Multiple Subject Credential Program

Full-time Multiple Subject Credential Program with Authorization to Teach English Learners
The Multiple Subject Credential Program is designed to prepare teachers to work with students in grades K-12 with responsibility for all subject areas in a self-contained and core classroom. Teachers holding a Multiple Subject Credential are most often assigned to preschool and elementary school classrooms.

This program has been specifically designed to prepare teachers for the diversity of languages often encountered in California public school classrooms. The authorization to teach English learners is met through the infusion of content and experiences within the Multiple Subject Program, as well as additional coursework. Students successfully completing this program receive the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential with authorization to teach English learners.

A two semester program, the Multiple Subject Program provides coursework in learning and instruction, content area methodology correlated with field experiences and student teaching in conjunction with the authorization to teach English learners. The College of Education is specifically committed to providing students with opportunities to learn innovative teaching practices and put these methods to work with children.

Part-time Multiple Subject Credential Program with Authorization to Teach English Learners
The Part-time Multiple Subject Credential Program is intended for those students who are unable to pursue a full-time program. The curriculum is the same as the full-time program, except that two courses are offered per semester. The Multiple Subject part-time is delivered in 5 consecutive semesters. The part-time program is offered as an evening program. PLEASE NOTE: Summer is considered one of the semesters.

Further information about the multiple subject credential program is available from Andi Shibata and Lori Solarski.

Multiple Subject Program Brochure: (Text) (PDF)

Middle Level Credential Program

The Multiple Subject with Middle Level Certificate Teacher Education Program (“Middle Level Program”) is designed to prepare teachers to work with young adolescents in grades 5-9. Graduates of the program will hold a Multiple Subject Credential with Authorization to Teach English Learners as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study in Middle Level Education. The Middle Level Program provides the candidate with the flexibility to teach in elementary and middle schools.

The Middle Level Program provides focused preparation in teaching, learning and schooling for youngsters in the middle grades. Coursework is taught at a middle school site with class sessions and assignments geared to the particular needs of middle school teachers and learners. Field experiences are planned and coordinated with a small number of partner middle schools. Supervision of the student teachers is the shared responsibility of a university faculty advisor (a teaching team member assigned to one school) and an on-site supervisor at the middle school (a full-time teacher at the site).

Further information about the middle level credential program is available from Dr. Janet McDaniel.

Middle Level Program Brochure: (Text) (PDF)

Single Subject Credential Program

Single subject (high school) teacher education candidates enroll in a program designed to prepare them to teach students in grades nine through twelve. Upon completion of the program, candidates receive a Preliminary Single Subject Credential. In the two-semester curriculum, candidates take courses in teaching and learning in high schools, discipline and interdisciplinary specific methods, and multilingual/multicultural education. Coursework is taught by a team of instructors with class sessions and assignments geared to the particular needs of high school teachers and learners. The teaching team consists of faculty from both the Colleges of Education and Arts and Sciences, and they are assisted by educators from North County High Schools who share expertise and experiences and model exemplary practices for high schools.

North County high schools serve as sites for field experiences. Supervision of the student teachers is a shared responsibility of a University faculty advisor and an on-site supervisor (a full time teacher at the high school level). Two different opportunities constitute the field experience--one at the ninth/tenth grade level and one at the eleventh/twelfth grade level. Within these experiences there will be opportunities to practice teach a variety of subjects to diverse student populations with varying ability levels. In addition, student teachers will be encouraged to participate in school faculty activities outside of the classroom in order to gain both experience and expertise in the organization and decision making characteristic of the high school culture.

Another important aspect of the Single Subject Credential Program is the acquisition of and Authorization to Teach English Learners. Requirements are met through the infusion of content and experience not only through the specific courses, but also during the student teaching experience in order to better serve the needs of students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds often encountered in classrooms.

It is recommended that prospective students have a second area of strength in an additional subject area such as an Introductory Degree Authorization. Information regarding the new Degree Authorizations will be available approximately February 2004. Beginning January 2004, please call (760) 750-4277 to sign up for a workshop on Degree Authorizations.

Successful completion of the program results in issuance of a Preliminary 5-year credential. New 2042 Standards require employment as a full-time teacher and completion of an induction program to qualify for the Professional Clear Credential.

Further information about the single subject credential program is available from Andi Shibata or Lori Solarski.

Single Subject Program Brochure: (Text) (PDF)

Special Education Credential Programs
(for individuals without a basic teaching credential)

Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential Program With the Concurrent Multiple Subject / Authorization to Teach English Learners
The concurrent students receive the Multiple Subject and the Mild/Moderate credentials with the option to complete the Moderate/Severe credential the second summer. The authorization to teach English Learners is met through infusion of content and experiences. Cal State San Marcos College of Education offers a bilingual emphasis and certificate program.

The Preliminary Mild/Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist and Preliminary Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist credentials together encompass competencies to address the full range of student differences. Both the Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credentials authorize the provision of services to individuals in grades K through 12, including adults. The Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential authorizes graduates to serve students in the following federal disability categories: Specific Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Serious Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impaired (e.g., Attention Deficit Disorder). The Moderate/Severe credential authorizes graduates to serve students in the federal disability categories of Mental Retardation, Multiple Disability, Autism, Deaf-Blindness, and Serious Emotional Disturbance. The course offerings and sequence described in this program will enable credential candidates to receive both the Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credentials.

INTERNSHIP PARTNERSHIP WITH CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential Program
Designed for those individuals without certification. (An emergency or substitute permit is not a basic credential.)
The Preliminary Mild/Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist and Preliminary Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist credentials together encompass competencies to address the full range of student differences. The course offerings and sequence described in this program will enable credential candidates to receive two special education credentials and a multiple subject credential following two different tracks. Credentialed teachers take the track that leads to the Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credentials. Those without certification take the track that leads first to the Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credentials and in addition take courses to complete the Multiple Subject credential.

Both the Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe credentials authorize the provision of services to individuals in grades K through 12, including adults. The Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential authorizes graduates to serve students who are eligible for special education assignments in the following federal disability categories: Specific Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Serious Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impaired (e.g., Attention Deficit Disorder). The Moderate/Severe credential authorizes graduates to serve students eligible for special education assignments in the additional federal disability categories of Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, and Deaf-Blindness.

INTERNSHIP PARTNERSHIP WITH SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for the Internship Credential Program in partnership with San Diego Unified School District, you must also apply online with the school district at http://prod031.sandi.net/personnel/Apply/index.htm.

Further information about the special education credential program is available from
Jacque Thousand or Toni Hood or Adrienne Durso

Concurrent Special Education Program Brochure: (Text) (PDF)

Bilingual Emphasis: Spanish

Bilingual Emphasis : Spanish is a program offered in conjunction with the Multiple Subject, Middle Level, Intern, Single Subject Credential and Integrated Credential Program options. The emphasis is for those individuals wishing to provide primary language instruction to second language learners. This program is designed to provide credential candidates with primary and second language theory, curricula, instructional strategies and methodology and is specially designed to instruct students in both their native language and in English language development across the content core curricula. The College of Education offers coursework and field experiences which will qualify candidates with the requisite skills, knowledge and disposition to design, implement, and teach in biliteracy and other primary language programs.

There are three (3) requirements to be recommended for the BCLAD: Spanish emphasis:

Bilingual emphasis candidates must demonstrate the equivalent to a Foreign Service Institute level of at least three (3) in the language and culture of emphasis no more than three years prior to entering the credential program. The candidate should schedule the assessment through Extended Learning after application to the program.
At least one student teaching placement will be in a biliteracy or other primary language program.
The following additional courses must be successfully completed:

EDML 553 - Biliteracy Education - BCLAD Part I (3 units)
EDML 554 - Biliteracy Education - BCLAD Part II (3 units)

PLEASE NOTE: These three requirements MUST be fulfilled during the program or no more than one (1) year after recommendation for initial credential to qualify for the BCLAD: Spanish emphasis. Past the one year state rule, a candidate must pass the state BCLAD examinations to qualify for the state-issued BCLAD Certificate.

Further information about the BCLAD program email Lori Solarski

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