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1. Limitation on Program Length
1. Limitation on Program Length
The professional preparation coursework that all candidates are required to complete shall be equivalent to no more than two years of full-time study at the institution. The limitation applies to postgraduate teacher preparation programs. The limitation does not apply to blended/integrated programs of subject matter preparation and professional preparation teaching internship programs. Reference: Education Code Section 44259 (a) and (b) (3).
The Cal State East Bay program is a full-time one year cohort based program. Candidates begin a full load of classes in June. During the fall and spring semesters candidates are in their field work and generally have classes two to three evenings per week. The program only accepts candidates for June admissions.
Prospective Students: Multiple Subject and Single Subject
Sample Academic Plans: Multiple Subject and Single Subject
2. Limitation on Student Teaching Prerequisites
2. Limitation on Student Teaching Prerequisites
No college or university shall require candidates to complete more than the equivalent of nine semester units of professional preparation courses (as defined in Program Precondition 1) prior to allowing candidates to enroll in student teaching in elementary or secondary schools. This restriction may be increased to the equivalent of twelve semester units if the student teaching prerequisites include study of alternative methods of English language development as required by Program Precondition 7.Reference: Education Code Section 44320 (a).
Cal State East Bay’s Multiple Subject Program begins in the summer semester, when candidates take 14 semester units, including an English Learner course (TED 501). These courses are prerequisites that must be completed before candidates have experiences in the classroom. Summer coursework enables all candidates to be Intern compliant when they begin fieldwork in the fall. The program does this to meet the needs of district partners who require Interns during the academic year. Courses are outlined in the Multiple Subject Program Handbook.
The following is a sample schedule for the Multiple Subject summer program:
TED 500 - Foundations of Multiple Subject Education (4 units)*
TED 501 - Introduction to Teaching Emergent Bilinguals (1 unit)*
TED 504 - Introduction to Teaching Special Populations (1 unit)
TED 507 - Technology in the Multiple Subject Classroom (2 units)
TED 508 - Curriculum & Instruction: Reading (3 units)*
TED 512 - Curriculum & Instruction: Science in the Multiple Subject Classroom (3 units)
Description of courses available on the university catalog.
Cal State East Bay’s Single Subject Program begins in the summer semester, when candidates take 13 semester units, including an English Learner course (TED 525). These courses are prerequisites that must be completed before candidates have experiences in the classroom. Summer coursework enables all candidates to be Intern compliant when they begin fieldwork in the fall. The program does this to meet the needs of district partners who require Interns during the academic year. Courses are outlined in the Single Subject Program Handbook. The following is a sample schedule for the Single Subject summer program:
TED 521 - Content Literacy for All Learners (4 units)*
TED 520 - Foundations of Single Subject Education (4 units)*
TED 522 - Introduction to Teaching Emergent Bilinguals (1 unit)*
TED 525 - Teaching Special Education Students in a Single Subject Classroom (1 unit)
TED 5XX- Subject Specific Instructional Methods I (3 units)
(*) Passing these courses with a “B” or better is required for Student Teaching
Description of courses available on the university catalog.
cssc-ted-ms-program-handbook- su 20 21 rev May 2020.pdfcssc-ted-ss-program-handbook- su 20 21.pdf3. English Language Skills
3. English Language Skills
In each program of professional preparation, the college or university or school district requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge of alternative methods of developing English language skills, including reading, among all pupils, including those for whom English is a second language, in accordance with the Commission's standards. Reference: Education Code Section 44259 (b) and 44259.5.
In the Multiple Subject program candidates take three courses in developing the skills to teach English language learners, including reading:
TED 501 - Introduction to Teaching Emergent Bilinguals (1 unit)
TED 502 - Inclusive Teaching Practices in a Multiple Subject Classroom (3 units)
TED 503 - Equitable Teaching Practices in a Multiple Subject Classroom (3 units)
Description of courses available on the university catalog.
In the Single Subject program candidates take a course in developing the skills to teach English language learners that includes reading:
TED 522 - Introduction to Teaching Emergent Bilinguals (1 unit)
TED 523 - Inclusive Teaching Practices in a Single Subject Classroom A (3 units)
TED 524 - Inclusive Teaching Practices in a Single Subject Classroom B (3 units)
Description of courses available on the university catalog.
4. Undergraduate Student Enrollment
4. Undergraduate Student Enrollment
Undergraduate students of any campus of the California State University or the University of California shall be allowed to enroll in any professional preparation course. Reference: Education Code Section 44320 (a).
Undergraduates may enroll in the multiple subject credential courses through the Bachelor’s Plus Early Pathway Program (BPEP) offered by the Liberal Studies Department in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. However, they may not be admitted to the program or complete fieldwork classes until they have earned a baccalaureate degree and met all program requirements for admission.
The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and post baccalaureate studies at a California State University campus are in accordance with university regulations as well as Title 5, Chapter 1, Sub-chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations.
The admissions and enrollment policies of the university are set forth in the university catalog.
Prec 4 Letter of Assurance from Dean Regarding Undergrad (1).pdf5. Program Admission
5. Program Admission
The sponsor of a multiple or single subject preliminary teacher preparation program assesses each candidate’s standing in relation to required subject matter preparation during the admissions process. The program admits only those candidates who meet one of the following criteria.Reference: Education Code Sections 44227 (a).• The candidate provides evidence of having passed the appropriate subject matter examination(s).• The candidate provides evidence of having attempted the appropriate subject matter examinations(s).• The candidate provides evidence of registration for the next scheduled examination.• The candidate provides evidence of having completed a Commission approved the appropriate subject matter preparation program.• The candidate provides evidence of continuous progress toward meeting the subject matter requirement.• The candidate provides evidence of enrollment in an organized subject matter examination preparation program.
The Credential Student Service Center (CSSC) verifies that individuals have taken or passed the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter examination(s) during the admissions process.
Applicants are notified of this requirement during mandatory orientation sessions and on the following webpages:
Multiple Subject Admissions Requirements
Single Subject Admissions Requirements
For a Multiple Subject teaching credential the candidate verifies subject-matter competence by passing all portions of the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter examination(s), the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). The candidate submits documentation and the CSSC receives an Official Score Report from CSET. Passing exam scores (220 or above) are used for certification purposes within five years of the passing test date.
For a Single Subject teaching credential candidates may also verify subject-matter competence by passing all portions of the CSET or completing a Commission-approved subject-matter program or its equivalent and obtaining verification of completion from the authorized person in the education department of a California college or university with a CTC-approved program. The CSSC verifies subject-matter competency based on a list of California colleges and universities with Commission-approved subject-matter programs. They also verify the names of authorized persons in the case of subject-matter competence from another institution. The names of the authorized persons must appear on the Commission’s list of authorized personnel to verify approved subject-matter competency programs.
The CSSC also tracks candidate progress during their enrollment in the program and verifies that candidates have all requirements prior to being admitted (see sample screen shots below).
Prec 5 ted-admissions-checklist.pdfPrec 5 SS.pdfPrec 5 MS.pdf6. Subject Matter Proficiency
6. Subject Matter Proficiency
The approved preliminary teacher preparation program sponsor determines that each candidate meets the subject matter requirement prior to being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in a TK-12 school or before becoming the teacher of record as an intern in a TK-12 school. Reference: Education Code Sections 44259 (b) (5).• For Multiple and Single Subject programs (traditional and intern), the candidate provides evidence of having passed the appropriate subject matter examination(s) or having completed the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter preparation program, or a course of study deemed equivalent by the program sponsor.
Each candidate must meet the subject matter requirement prior to being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in TK-12 school.
The Multiple Subject credential candidate shall have achieved a passing score on the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET: Multiple Subjects) Subtests 101, 102 (or 214), 103) or satisfactorily completed a subject matter program appropriate to the credential and approved by the CTC.
The Single Subject credential candidate shall have achieved a passing score on any CSET that is required for the credential sought or satisfactorily completed a subject matter program appropriate to the credential and approved by the CTC.
All information is kept in a database by the Credentials Student Service Center (CSSC).
Sample Screenshots from database:
Precond 6 MS.pdfPrecond 6 SS.pdfSubject Matter verification is checked during the admissions process and is visible on the Admissions Checklist (last item).
Prec 5 ted-admissions-checklist.pdf7. Completion of Requirements
7. Completion of Requirements
A college or university or school district that operates a program for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential shall determine, prior to recommending a candidate for the credential, that the candidate meets all legal requirements for the credential, including but not limited to: • Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree other than in professional education from a regionally accredited institution• Completion of Basic Skills Requirement• Completion of an accredited professional preparation program• Completion of the subject matter requirement• Demonstration of knowledge of the principles and provisions of the Constitution of the United States• Passage of the Teaching Performance Assessment• Passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) (for Multiple Subject Candidates). Reference: Education Code Sections 44259 (b) and 44283 (b) (8).
Prior to recommending a candidate for a multiple and single-subject credential, the Credential Student Service Center (CSSC) verifies that candidates have met the following legal requirements:
A BA/BS or higher degree from an accredited institution
The Basic Skills Requirement
Completed a regionally accredited Professional Preparation Program
Completed the subject-matter requirement
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and provisions of the US Constitution
Passed the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)
Passed the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) if they are multiple subject candidates.
The CSSC maintains all records for candidates during the program. Records of requirements necessary to recommend a candidate are stored in a database (see sample screenshots below).
Candidates are informed of progress at the end of each academic term by email.
All information is kept in a database by the Credentials Student Service Center (CSSC).
Sample Screenshots from database:
Prec 7 SS.pdfPrec 7 SS.pdf
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