Liberal Studies 300 Liberal Studies 300 OrientationOrientation

Spring 2012

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 Subject Overview of Multiple Subject Credential ProgramCredential 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 FRI9-12Math

9-12 Ed Psych

9-12Math

9-12 Ed Psych

Other course

1-4Reading

2-4 Class mgt

1-4Reading

2-4Seminar

meetings, seminars,

4-7ELD

classroomobserving

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.

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

TimelineTimelineSenior Year – First SemesterSenior Year – First Semester

Register to take the CSET/CBEST exams soon (passing scores on the CSU placement tests may be used in lieu of taking the CBEST exam).

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.Check our website for deadline dates

and instructions for submitting your application.

Gather the items needed to submit with the online credential program application.

Submit an online credential program application found on our website.

TimelineTimelineSenior Year – Second SemesterSenior Year – Second SemesterApply for readmission to the university

using the graduate application at www.csumentor.edu.

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 EducationDr. Sarah Maheronnaghsh

(619) 594-3330smaheron@mail.sdsu.edu

Spring 2012 Open Advising:Mon. Noon – 4:00 pmTues. Noon – 2:00 pm

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://coe.sdsu.edu/PLC

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

San Diego State UniversityDepartment of Special Education

North Education Building, Room 70

What do special educators What do special educators do?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 TE 280 - Health Education

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://coe.sdsu.edu/SPED/

Office of Student Office of Student ServicesServices

Services Provided by OSS◦COE Program Advising◦Access to Campus Computers & Printers◦Exam Information and Test Prep

Resources◦Scholarship and Financial Aid Information◦Home Base to COE Student Organizations◦Education Resource Library◦And Much More!

Office of Student Office of Student ServicesServices

When You’ll See OSS During Your Program◦At your program orientation◦We will meet for a “Finishers Meeting”

approximately the 4th week of your final semester in a credential program to go over the Credential Evaluation Request process in more detail

◦Stop in and visit anytime you need information or services provided by OSS!

Office of Student Office of Student ServicesServices

Contact the College of EducationOffice of Student Services

Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm(619) 594-6320

Visit us in EBA-259Website: http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/Email: coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu

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

Is a state-funded competitive teacher incentive program administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)

The program is designed to encourage outstanding students to become teachers and serve in critical teacher shortage area in CA public K-12 schools.

Under APLE, CSAC may assume $11,000-$19,000 in outstanding college loans.

APLE Teacher Shortage APLE Teacher Shortage AreasAreas

Agriculture (7-12)

Business (7-12)

Education Specialist Instruction (M/M & M/S)

Foreign LanguageLow Income School (K-12)

Low Performing School (K-12 in lowest 20th % of the API)

Mathematics (7-12)

Music

ReadingScience (Life/Physical)

(7-12)

Schools with High Percentage of Emergency Permit Teachers (K-12)

Schools Serving Rural Areas (K-12)

State Special School (K-12)

APLE APLE Eligibility Criteria

Have received or been approved to receive student loans (no parent loans) through the universityBe enrolled in an undergraduate or credential programHave completed a minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) undergraduate unitsBe enrolled at least half-time (6units) each semesterMaintain satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA)Must apply prior to completing the coursework to obtain an initial teaching credential

Assumption BenefitsParticipants must provide four consecutive years of full-time, or part-time equivalent, teaching services in the area agreed upon at an eligible CA K-12 school.

◦ $2,000 after the first year◦ $3,000 after the second year◦ $3,000 after the third year◦ $3,000 after the fourth year

CSAC will pay a bonus amount of $1,000 for each year of teaching service provided in math, science, and special education in a low-performing school. Lowest 60% of the API.CSAC will pay a bonus amount of $1,000 for each year of teaching service provided in math, science, and special education in a low-performing school. Lowest 20% of the API. For a maximum of $19,000.

APLE – How to ApplyAPLE – How to ApplyPick up an application in EBA-259Download the application from our website:

http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/aid.phpApply now! Applications will continue to be accepted

until June 18, 2012Do not forget your supporting documents

◦ Copy of WebPortal transcript◦ Copy of a letter of recommendation◦ Copy of loan statement- available at

www.nslds.ed.gov For additional information or questions contact:

◦ Rocio Espinoza at respinoza@mail.sdsu.edu

Questions?Questions?

Office of Student Services(619) 594-6320

Visit us in EBA-259Website: http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/Email: coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu