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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.
3. 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)
Sample Multiple Subject Sequence
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)
Sample Single Subject Sequence
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 Teacher Education Concentration offered by the Liberal Studies Program (Department of Ethnic Studies) in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. These courses can be taken in their seventh or eighth semesters.
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.
5. Assessing Candidates for Subject Matter Competence
5. Assessing Candidates for Subject Matter Competence
The program sponsor has a timely and systematic process for evaluating and notifying candidates of their standing in relation to the subject matter competence requirement. This process includes:
- Providing candidates with clear and accurate information in all advising and application materials about all options available to demonstrate subject matter competence, pursuant to Education Code Section 44259(b)(5)(a).
- Within the first 60 days of the candidate’s admission, the institution must complete an assessment of each candidate’s standing in relation to demonstration of the subject matter competence requirement, including whether a coursework evaluation will be needed, and notify candidates of that standing.
The Credential Student Services Center (CSSC) is the primary point of contact regarding the assessment of subject matter competence. As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit their plan on how they will meet the Subject Matter Requirement (see excerpt from application). The CSSC has instructions publicly posted on how to obtain an assessment of subject matter competency - see CSSC site. Then staff will review this portion of the application to determine whether subject matter competency was achieved. Based on this assessment, and within 60 days of admission, an email is sent to admitted candidates regarding subject matter competency. Candidates are also informed of the subject matter competency requirement during their mandatory orientation session.
The CSSC also tracks candidate progress during their enrollment in the program and verifies that candidates have all requirements prior to being admitted.
Initial Subject Matter Competency Request on Application
6. Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence
6. Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence
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.
The Credential Student Services Center (CSSC) is the initial point of contact regarding the demonstration of subject matter competence. The CSSC website provides explicit instructions on how to demonstrate subject matter competence. The CSSC credential analysts are primarily responsible for reviewing CTC requirements for the credential.
Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence (SMC) is an admission requirement with some exceptions. Candidates who do not have SMC upon admission are informed that they have until the end of their initial summer session to demonstrate SMC. This information is conveyed via summer mandatory orientation sessions and the web-based handbook. Over the past three years, however, this rule has flexibly changed per CTC, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
7. 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 through a BA degree or higher
Completed a regionally accredited Professional Preparation Program
Completed the Subject Matter Competency (SMC) 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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