Liberal Studies 300 Liberal Studies 300 OrientationOrientationFall 2010

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State University

College of EducationCollege of EducationOffice of Student ServicesOffice of Student Services

Dr. Patricia Lozada-SantoneAssistant Dean

EBA-346

Prerequisites Common to Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs Basic Credential Programs

CSET/CBEST Examinations-take early (begin late in junior year)Certificate of Clearance – do 6-12

months in advance of program admission; longer if arrest or conviction record; valid for 5 years

Prerequisites Common to Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs Basic Credential Programs

GPA – 2.67 cumulative (all college coursework) or 2.75 last 60 units

Dual application – apply to the university for post-graduate study AND apply to department one semester before intended enrollment

Tuberculin clearance to be valid while enrolled in program (Health Services)

Multiple Subject AdvisorMultiple Subject AdvisorSchool of Teacher EducationSchool of Teacher Education

Bonnie Telfer(619) 594-3295

btelfer@mail.sdsu.eduOpen Advising:

Monday – Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 pmOffice of Student Services EBA-259

Overview of Multiple Overview of Multiple Subject Credential ProgramSubject Credential Program

Most programs are two semesters in length.

Each semester includes coursework and student teaching.

We also offer a three semester option in which student teaching takes place in the final semester.

Daily Life of a Student Daily Life of a Student Teacher Teacher (Example)(Example)

Semester 1 - First 8 Weeks (Monday - Friday)

◦Classroom Management (1 unit)◦Math Methods (3 units)◦Educational Psychology (3 units)◦Reading/Language Arts (3 units)◦Seminar (1 unit)◦ELD (3 units)

MON TUE WED THU FRI

9-12

Math

9-12

Ed Psych

9-12

Math

9-12

Ed Psych

Other course

1-4

Reading

2-4

Class mgt

1-4

Reading

2-4

Seminar

meetings, seminars,

4-7

ELD

classroom

observing

Evenings &

weekends

Read Study Prepare

assignments

Daily Life ContinuedDaily Life Continued (Example)(Example)

Semester 1 (second 8 weeks)◦Mon-Fri 7:45 - 3:30 - Student teaching

(8 units)◦Monday 4:00 - 7:00 - ELD◦Evenings and weekends - Prepare

curriculum and instruction for teaching - gather and read resources, write lesson plans, grade student work

TimelineTimelineSenior Year – First Senior Year – First

SemesterSemesterDownload an informational brochure

from our website at http://coe.sdsu.edu/ste/prospective/credential.php and carefully read the details on admission requirements.

Attend a Multiple Subject group advising session.

TimelineTimelineSenior Year – First SemesterSenior Year – First Semester

Work toward completion of prerequisite courses ED 451 and SPED 450/500.

Register to take the CSET/CBEST exams soon.

Stop by the Office of Student Services in (EBA 259) and pick up information about applying for a Certificate of Clearance.

Work hard to complete your Liberal Studies requirements and maintain a strong GPA.

TimelineTimelineSenior Year – Second SemesterSenior Year – Second Semester

Complete the prerequisite courses.Download a current credential program

application from our website.Apply for readmission to the university

using the graduate application at www.csumentor.edu. Complete this step before you submit your credential program application.

TimelineTimelineSenior Year – Second SemesterSenior Year – Second SemesterGather the items needed to submit the

credential program application. Check our website for deadline dates and submit your packet to EBA 255.

Work hard to complete your Liberal Studies requirements and maintain a strong GPA.

Multiple Subject AdvisorMultiple Subject AdvisorDepartment of Policy Studies & Cross Department of Policy Studies & Cross

Cultural EducationCultural Education

Dr. Sarah Maheronnaghsh(619) 594-3330

smaheron@mail.sdsu.eduOpen Advising:

Mon. & Wed. 10:00 am – 3:30 pmFri. 10:00 am – Noon

Office of Student Services EBA-259Appointments: (619) 594-5155

Multiple Subject Bilingual Multiple Subject Bilingual Authorization: Arabic, Japanese, Authorization: Arabic, Japanese,

Mandarin, Spanish, TagalogMandarin, Spanish, Tagalog

Prerequisites:◦SPED 450 or SPED 500◦ED 451◦PLC 515◦CSET LOTE in Arabic, Japanese,

Mandarin, or Tagalog◦PLC 415 (Spanish Language exam)

Dual Credential Bilingual Dual Credential Bilingual Multiple Subjects & Multiple Subjects &

Educational Specialist Educational Specialist Teacher Preparation Teacher Preparation

ProgramProgramThis dual credential teacher preparation

program is designed for Bilingual individuals proficient in Spanish & English seeking a Bilingual credential & who are interested in obtaining an additional credential as an Education Specialist in Mild/Moderate disabilities.

This is an intensive two year credential program for highly committed individuals interested in meeting the specific needs of the English language learners in California.

Dual Credential Bilingual Dual Credential Bilingual Multiple Subjects & Multiple Subjects &

Educational Specialist Educational Specialist Teacher Preparation Teacher Preparation

ProgramProgramFor additional information contact:

Mr. Ernesto Sanz at (619) 594-5155esjg1960@yahoo.com

Office Hours: Tuesdays10:00 am – 4:00 pm in EBA-226A

Website: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/PLC

A Career in Special A Career in Special Education?Education?

San Diego State UniversityDepartment of Special Education

Dr. Regina Brandon

North Education Building, Room 70

What do special What do special educators do?educators do?

Work with individuals with special needs

Work in partnership with families

Work in partnership with other professionals

Provide coaching and support for older students in job placements

Advocate for individuals with disabilities

SDSU Credential SDSU Credential ProgramsPrograms

Mild/Moderate (M/M)Moderate/Severe (M/S)Early Childhood Special Education

(ECSE)

Student Admission Student Admission RequirementsRequirements

California Basic Educational Test (CBEST) Subject Matter Competency

◦ CSET: Multiple Subjects (all three subtests) or CSET: Single Subject (Math, English, Social Studies or Social Science only)

◦ Admission to Internship Program may require applicants to pass CSET: Multiple Subject.

◦ For ECSE, completion of an academic major closely allied with Early Childhood: Child Development, Speech and Language, Social Work, Psychology or Liberal Studies. If major is not considered to be closely allied to Early Childhood, you may complete Early Childhood coursework before being accepted into the ECSE program (see ECSE Advisor for more information)

Student Admission Student Admission RequirementsRequirements

GPA 2.75 last 60 semester (90 quarter) units or 2.67 overall. Once in the program, maintain a 3.00 GPA per semester

Tuberculin Clearance California Certificate of ClearanceU.S. Constitution RequirementUniversity ApplicationDepartment Application

Prerequisite CoursesPrerequisite Courses

SPED 500 – Human Exceptionality SPED 501 – Typical & Atypical Learning Processes SPED 502 – Field Experiences in General & Special Education SPED 527 – SPED in a Pluralistic Society PLC 915C – Teaching and Learning in the Content Area:

English Language Development/SDAIE

Courses Relevant To Credential Area Selected SPED 524 – Characteristics of Students with

Mild/Moderate Disabilities SPED 525 – Characteristics of Students with

Moderate/Severe Disabilities SPED 528 – Young Children with Disabilities and their families

Would you like more Would you like more information?information?

Contact:Department of Special Education

San Diego State University(619) 594-6665

North Education Building, Room 70

Or visit our website at:http://edweb.sdsu.edu/SPED/

Assumption Program of Loans for Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE)Education (APLE)

Administered by CA Student Aid Commission

Incentive Program to encourage outstanding students to become California teachers in:◦Subject areas where critical teacher

shortage has been identified◦Designated schools that meet criteria

established by Superintendent of Public Instruction

APLE – Do you qualify?APLE – Do you qualify?Have completed a minimum of 60

semester undergraduate unitsBe enrolled in a program leading to a

baccalaureate degree or an approved professional teacher preparation program

Be enrolled each term, at least half-time, in coursework through at least the end of the fall term you apply

APLE – Do you qualify?APLE – Do you qualify?Have received, or have been

approved to receive, educational loans issued to students through institutions of higher education

Not be in default or become delinquent in any state or federally insured educational loan

APLE - $11K - $19KAPLE - $11K - $19KUp to $11,000 dollars paid to your

lender(s) over course of 4 years (up to $2K in Year 1, $3K in years 2-4)

Additional $1K per year for math or science (grades 7-12) or special education

Additional $1K per year for teaching these subjects in lowest 20th percentile API

APLE – Contact APLE – Contact InformationInformation

For additional information and answers to questions regarding APLE◦Caroline Balzer (cbalzer2@mail.sdsu.edu) ◦Rocio Espinoza

(respinoza@mail.sdsu.edu)

Questions?Questions?

Contact the College of Education’sOffice of Student Services

(619) 594-6320Visit us in EBA-259

Website: http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/Email: coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu