Undergraduate Secondary Teaching Credential

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1 Undergraduate Secondary Teaching Credential Single Subject State of California and SDA Curriculum and Instruction School of Education La Sierra University School of Education 4500 Riverwalk Parkway Riverside, CA

2 La Sierra University's state- approved single subject teacher education program prepares candidates to teach in middle and high schools with a preliminary teaching credential from the State of California. The preliminary credential is valid for 5 years, during which time the individual should work toward completing the professional clear credential. Single subject candidates must complete a bachelor's degree with a major in at least one discipline in undergraduate studies. The teacher education program (TEP) can be complementary and simultaneously completed during undergraduate studies, or the TEP may be completed after graduation from the bachelor's program. After completing requirements for the preliminary teaching credential and becoming hired for full- time classroom teaching, an individual may choose a subsequent program of study offering coursework and mentorship for the professional clear credential. In La Sierra University's teacher education program, all preliminary credential candidates, whether preparing for state or SDA credentials, are expected to complete all state requirements for teacher education. Those individuals desiring SDA credentials must complete additional coursework as required by the North American Division of Seventh- day Adventists. Many of these candidates also choose to complete the state's clear credential requirements through La Sierra University's Curriculum and Instruction department. Step 1: 1. Get an advisor in Curriculum and Instruction: See Department Secretary. 2. Purchase Teaching Strategies book from C&I Department. Step 2: California Statutory Requirements Construction of Political Life (or pass Constitution Examination) HPSC units Undergraduate Secondary Teaching Credential 2

3 Dimensions of Health HLSC units Psychological Foundations of Education EDFO units Teaching in the Multicultural Class EDCI units Computers in the Curriculum EDCI units Classroom Management/Lab EDCI 410/410L 3 units Step 3: Acceptance into Teacher Education CBEST Passed. Certificate of Clearance approved. All California Statutory courses completed (step 2). TB test results. GPA 2.75 (if below 2.75 must pass CSET prior to acceptance). Verification of Subject Matter o Approved Subject Matter Program. o CSET passed and score on file in the subject area in which you intend to teach. Fill out and turn in Teacher Education Application form for formal acceptance into program. Step 4: Preliminary Credential Program Courses Teaching Performance Assessment EDCI unit TPA 1 required for course completion Language and Literacy, Grades 9-12 EDCI 416A 3 units C&I Methods Religion EDCI 417A 2 units Culture, Society, and Ethics K- 12 EDCI 417C 2 units Special Education in the Regular Classroom EDCI units Reading in the Content Area/Lab EDCI 419/419L 5 units Middle School Theory and Practice/Lab TPA 2 required for course completion EDCI 429/429L 4 units Undergraduate Secondary Teaching Credential 3

4 Secondary Theory and Practice/Lab EDCI 430/430L 4 units Seventh - day Adventist Course Developmental Psychology PSYC units Philosophical Aspects of Christian Education EDCI units History of Seventh- day Adventism RELH units Christian Beliefs RELT units Any RELB Bible Doctrine Course 4 units One elective in any Religion Course 4 units Step 5: Prerequisites for Student Teaching CBEST score on file (passed). Certificate of Clearance on file. Acceptance into Teacher Education. Professional Courses Completed. Verification of Subject Matter o Approved Subject Matter Program. o CSET score on file (passed). Health o CPR results on file. o TB test results. TPA 1 and 2 (passed). Resume. Autobiographical sketch. Fill out and turn in Student Teaching Application form for formal acceptance into program. Undergraduate Secondary Teaching Credential 4

5 Step 6: Student Teaching Student Teaching EDCI units TPA 3 & 4 are completed during student teaching. e- Portfolio Presentation made during seminar. Note: Please see advisor for selection of appropriate course number for Student Teaching. **Application for Credential see La Sierra Credentials Analyst or (for SDA credentials) the Pacific Union Conference Certification Registrar to process credentials application** Undergraduate Secondary Teaching Credential 5