Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education leading to the Multiple Subjects Credential/MAT degree July 2012 School of Education 900 Lomaland Drive San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 89-25 www.pointloma.edu/schoolof education School of Education Graduate Campus 007 Camino del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 56-2818 GRADUATION CHECK AND 600 LEVEL COURSEWORK The 600 level courses are not required for your B.A., but if used toward the 128 units needed to graduate, will be posted as undergrad units. Once you have 7+ units, call the RECORDS OFFICE and make an appointment to meet with your Records Specialist for a GRADUATION CHECK in order to be sure you meet all graduation requirements. In this plan, there are a total of 17-17 units required for both a B.A. and teaching credential. Additional graduate credit units are required for the MAT. To complete this plan in four years, 15-17 units must be completed in summers preceding the Senior year. -year Plan Total Yearly Units Summer Units Freshman -8 15 units (total Sophomore 1- completed by year ) Junior -5 Senior 15-16 1 128 units needed for graduation As shown above, if you want to complete the Cross-Disciplinary Studies degree and Multiple Subject teaching credential programs both in four years, you must take between 15-17 units total during summers prior to your senior year. If you are taking lower division classes (courses numbered 100-299), you can take them at a community college. If you are taking an upper division course (numbered 00-99), you will need to take those courses at PLNU or another accredited fouryear college or university. On the pages that follow are lists of typical courses taken in each of your four years here at PLNU. As you successfully complete a course, be sure to mark the year and semester in which it was completed. See the EXAMPLE below: F Sp S Course Units 12 MTH21: Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I 1 MTH22: Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II (Prerequisite for EDU 2) Math Alert! Plan Ahead Take math placement test. Preferred math sequence: MTH11 (prerequisite for MTH21); Fall Sophomore year take MTH21; Spring Sophomore year take MTH22 (prerequisite for EDU2); Junior year take MTH0 & EDU2 in your senior year.
PAGE 2 CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES: TEACHER EDUCATION Typical Freshman Year F SP S COURSE Units PSY101: Psychology of Personal Development () + First Year Experience (1) OR PSY10: General Psychology () (GE) WRI110: College Composition (Freshman) OR WRI115 AND WRI116 (GE) 5 BIB101: Old Testament History & Religion (GE) 2 BIB102: New Testament History & Religion (GE) ART100 or ART102 or MUH100 (GE) 2- COM100: Principles of Human Communications (GE) TRE101: Intro to Theater (Required) 2 SPA/FRE/GER101: Foreign Lang 1 (GE) SPA/FRE/GER102: Foreign Lang 2 (GE) MTH11: Intermediate Algebra (offered Fall only; prerequisite for MTH21; take placement test) PED100 OR PED00:Optimal Health OR FCS15: Personal, Family & Community Health (GE) HIS110: World Civilizations 1 (GE) Total Semester 1 and 2 Units: 2-9 - () 1- Typical Sophomore Year F SP S COURSE Units EDU0: Legal, Ethical, and Wesleyan Perspectives on Education (15 clock-hours early field experience: transportation, TB and Fingerprint Clearance needed.) PHL201: Intro to Philosophy (GE) OR PHL211: Ethics (GE) Concentration Class Courses - MTH21: Fundamentals of Elem. Mathematics 1 (Only offered in the Fall) HIS111: World Civilizations 2 (GE) LIT201, 202, OR 20 ( units; one Masterpieces required) (GE) BIO10: Introduction to Biology (GE) (Take the special section with a lab for Liberal Studies majors) MTH22: Fundamentals of Elem. Mathematics 2 (Only offered in the Spring) FCS120: Child and Adolescent Development OR PSY08: Developmental Psychology--Birth through Adolescence SOC201: Cultural Anthropology OR POL190: Politics of Race, Class, Gender (GE) - Total Semester and Units: 2- FIELDWORK! FIELDWORK! **Fingerprint clearance and TB test required!** There are four 15-hour commitments of outside of class fieldwork in a public school associated with all education courses. When planning your semester schedules, keep that in mind.
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES: TEACHER EDUCATION PAGE Take The BASIC SKILLS EXAM: CBEST or CSET plus Writing! Typical Junior Year F SP S COURSE Units EDU02: Research-based Learning Theory (15 hours field experience in an urban school) HIS70: California History PSC110: Physical Science w/ lab (GE) Concentration course of choice - LIT25: Children s Literature ART19: Visual Arts in the Classroom - MTH0: Problem Solving OR MTH1: Calculus w/ Applications OR MTH16: Calculus I (GE) EDU06: Principles of Language Acquisition (15 hours field experience with English learners) Any elective - Recommend POL165 to fulfill US Constitution Exam 2- PSC10: Earth Science Total Semester 5 and 6 Units: 2-6 Typical Senior Year **Finish CSET subtests as you finish your coursework!!** F SP S COURSE Units EDU2: Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for all Learners (15 hours field experience in math instruction) (offered Spring only) Concentration Course of choice - CHU95: The Christian Tradition OR THE06 The Life of Holiness (GE) PED08: PE for Children MUE1: Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher Total Semester 7 Units: 15-16 F SP S ELECTIVES: Units CREDENTIAL COURSEWORK (00 level if not post BA) can be inserted here if all EDU major courses have been fulfilled. Initial courses are: EDU0 / EDU602: Foundations for Teaching Special Needs EDU22 / EDU 611: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching in Content Areas EDU20 / EDU610: Teaching READING & Related Language Arts EDU20F / EDU 610F: Fieldwork for Teaching READING and Related Language Arts NOTE: the number of units of credential courses applied to the undergraduate degree is the additional number of graduate units the candidate will need to fulfill the MAT degree..5 Total Semester 8 Units: 9.5
Concentration Choices Because of the breadth of study in the Cross-Disciplinary Studies major, PLNU requires that all Liberal Studies majors declare a 12-1 unit concentration area to explore in more depth. All concentrations must be in the following academic content areas: (1) Reading, Language, and Literature (2) History and Social Science, () Mathematics () Science (5) Visual and Performing Arts (6) Physical Education/Health (7) Human Development (8) Pre-Business or (9) Media Communication. Take all PREREQUISITES into account when selecting your concentration! My concentration choice is: Reading, Language, and Literature English Emphasis (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) Lit250 () Introduction to the Study of Literature (Required) Literature Survey Category (Select one Course): LIT25 () British Writers I LIT255 () British Writers II LIT256 () American Writers I LIT257 () American Writers II Linguistics and Writing Category (Select one course): WRI15 () Advanced English Composition WRI20 () Creative Writing: Mixed Genre LIN12 () Introduction of Linguistics LIN65 () English Grammar and Usage In-depth Study (based on previous coursework) (Select one course): LIT61 (); LIT6 (); LIT7 (); LIT8 (); LIT9 () (The five courses above are options once the student has completed LIT201, LIT202, or LIT20.) LIT (); LIT5 (); LIT6 (); LIT7 (); LIT55 ()(recommended for upper elementary teachers) (The four courses above are options only if the student has taken LIT256 or LIT257.) LIT (); LIT5 (); LIT6 (); LIT7 (); LIT8 (); LIT9 (); LIT61 () (The seven courses above are options only if the student has taken LIT25 or LIT255.) French Emphasis (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) FRE250 () Intermediate French I FRE251 () Intermediate French II FRE15 () French Civilization FRE01 () French Phonetics OR FRE20 () Survey of French Literature Spanish Emphasis (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) SPA250 () Intermediate Spanish I (required; does not count toward the concentration) SPA251 () Intermediate Spanish II (offered Spring every year; prerequisite for 00 level coursework; SPA201 prereq.) SPA02 () Advanced Grammar and Reading (offered Fall every year; SPA202 prerequisite) SPA0 () Advanced conversation and Composition (offered Spring every year; SPA 02 prerequisite) (Select one course): SPA10 () Latin American Culture 1 (SPA251 pre-requisite) SPA15 () Culture and Civilization of Spain (SPA251 prerequisite) SPA20 Mexican American Literature & Culture (SPA02 & 0 prerequisites) SPA80 Genre/Period Studies in Hispanic Lit or Film (SPA02 & SPA0 prerequisites or concurrent enrollment in SPA0). NOTE: Please know that unless you waive SPA250 by examination, you will be taking 15 units total, not including the GE requirements (SPA 101 & SPA 102). SPA250 is a prerequisite for SPA251. SPA250 does not count toward the concentration.spa251 (required; is the only lower division course that counts toward the concentration). SPA252 can be waived, but the units must be substituted with another upper division course. SPA02 & 0, are required skill courses. Plus one culture course.
PAGE 5 CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES: TEACHER EDUCATION History and Social Science (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) Urban American Studies Emphasis: HIS70 () California History (required) (select two courses): HIS5 () Asian-American History: 1800 to the present HIS80 () Seminar in San Diego History POL60 () Urban Politics - offered Spring every two years HIS25 () United States since 191 **Participation in the PLNU Community Classroom in City Heights may also satisfy this concentration.** International Studies Emphasis: (Select two courses): POL290() World Regional Geography SOC201 () Cultural Anthropology POL20 () Intro to International Relations (Select two courses): POL7 () International Economics POL5 () Global Governance HIS55 () Modern Middle East HIS15 () Europe and the World Mathematics During the first semester of your Sophomore year, please contact the chair of the math department in order for them to create a math course of study for your Concentration. One of them will individualize your Concentration: Dr. Maria Zack (619) 89-89-258 MariaZack@pointloma.edu Professor s Signature/Initials: Date: The student is to submit this to the appropriate Academic Records Specialist in the Records Office. The student keeps a copy. Science (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) CHE10(5) BIO210 () BIO215 () Intro to General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry or CHE152 () General Chemistry I Cell Biology & Biochemistry Animal Biology **[recommended] or BIO10 () General Botany
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES: TEACHER EDUCATION PAGE 6 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) Music Emphasis: MUE1() Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher MUA212 (2) Beginning Conducting MUAXXX (1-2 units) Band Private Lessons TRE5 () Movement I (Select one course): MUH100/101(2) Introduction to Music/Listening (select this only if you took ART100/2 in your GE) OR MUH World Music (2) Art Emphasis: ART19 ()Visual Arts in the Classroom I TRE5 () Movement I (fall only) (Select one course): ART115 () Drawing I ART10 () Three Dimensional Design (Select one course): ART25 () Topics in NonWestern Art ART5 () Design History: Industrial Revolution- Contemporary Design ART0 () Modern Art Hist ART05 () Contemporary Art History Theatre Emphasis: ART19 () Visual Arts in the Classroom I TRE5 () Movement I (fall only) TRE270 () Acting I TRE6 (2) Stagecraft Techniques MUA 2 (1-2) Musical Theater Production PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) PED00 (2) Optimal Health OR FCS15 () Personal, Family, and Community Health PED210 (2) Team Sports Fundamentals PED212 (2) Team Sports Strategies OR PED21 (2) Individual and Dual Sports II KPE12 () Motor Learning & Motor Development PSY60 () Human Sexuality HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Refer to course description for prerequisites.) Physical Development: FCS120 () Child & Adolescent Development OR FCS150 () Human Development Cognitive Development: PSY08 () Developmental Psychology-Birth through Adolescence Social Development: SOC250 () Sociology of the Family OR PSY 20 () Social Psychology Family Influences on Development: CMI200 () Christian Education of Children OR PSY80 () Family Development & Family Therapies OR FCS 20 () Child Dev in Family and Community (If courses listed here are not offered, please see the Liberal Studies Coordinator to discuss other options.)
REQUIREMENTS FOR A PRELIMINARY MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL(SB202) are subject to change as determined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) & Federal Law: CREDENTIAL PROGRAM ADMISSION POLICY All students must have completed all Liberal Studies required coursework and must have CBEST scores (or other basic skills requirement) submitted to the credential program to be admitted. 1) Bachelor of Arts. Referring to your Liberal Studies degree. This Liberal Studies major is based on the content included on the CSET-Multiple Subjects. 2) GPA..00 minimum overall grade point average is required for admission to the teacher credentialing program. Students with 2.600-2.99 overall grade point averages may apply for exceptions admission. ) Interview. An interview is mandatory for formal admission to our Multiple Subject teaching credential program. ) Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST): MUST BE TAKEN AND SCORES SUBMITTED TO BEGIN THE CREDENTIAL PROGRAM. CBEST Website: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com. 5) Credential Coursework: Includes all EDU courses: EDU 0, 02, 06 and 2 (taken as an undergraduate); EDU 602, 60, 610, 611, 60/6CP1 (Clinical Practice I), and 6/6CP2 (Clinical Practice II). 6) Subject Matter Competency.* The CSET-Multiple Subjects is California s approved examination to meet requirements of the Federal Government s No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation. You will need to pass all three sub-tests of this examination in order to be eligible for the Multiple Subject Credential. Passage of this examination is a requirement for Clinical Practice (EDU 0/60). * CSET-Multiple Subjects WEBSITE (www.cset.nesinc.com): On the website you ll find a bulletin or test guide, test dates, online registration, computer-administered practice test, and more. 7) Advancement Interview. An interview is mandatory for formal admission to our Multiple Subject teaching credential program at the point when Clinical Practice takes place. 8) Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)/E-Portfolio. Successfully pass California s Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA). The TPA consists of four tasks. Each task covers specific Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE s) defined by the CCTC. Specific TPA tasks are included as part of the credential coursework (including EDU2) in PLNU s credential programs. 9) RICA (Taken after EDU 20/610). 10) U.S. Constitution. Met by examination or coursework. POL 165 fulfills this requirement. 11) CPR (infant, child, and adult) certification. 12) Developing English Language Skills. EDU20/610 fulfills this requirement. 1) Foundational computer technology competencies. Met through EDU coursework. Important Note: The School of Education reserves the right to correct any errors made in this advising guide. The Catalog is the student s official contract with the Institution. Our Department tries to update and align all course titles and units with the latest PLNU catalog.
Final Courses Needed to Complete SB202 Credential and Master of Arts in Teaching Degree The first 1 units below complete the credential coursework, then 1 units are Phase II graduate courses. All Post B.A credential courses from PLNU are used toward the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree at PLNU. Courses are not always in this order! Check with your advisor to plan your exact route toward the MAT degree. FINAL CREDENTIAL COURSEWORK AND MAT COURSES: UNITS EDU09/EDU60: Classroom Assessment and Research Practices EDU0/EDU60: Clinical Practice I EDU6CP1: Clinical Practice Inquiry and Reflection I EDU60/EDU6: Clinical Practice II EDU6CP2: Clinical Practice Inquiry and Reflection II 1 1 GED672: Philosophy of Education GED616: Curriculum Development, Innovation and Evaluation GED61: School Communities in a Pluralistic Society GED689 & 689P: Final Masters Research and Project (meets Reading Authorization requirement concurrently) Teacher Education candidates who took 12 units of credential coursework as undergraduates need 12 additional graduate units to fulfill the required number of graduate credits for a Master of Arts in Teaching. The following Masters courses satisfy the MAT degree AND complete the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization: MAT COURSES / READING AUTHORIZATION: UNITS GED 697: Advanced Research-based Literacy Instruction for All Students GED 696: Advanced Literacy Assessment, Instruction and Intervention for All Students GED 628: Using Technology to Support Student Learning 2 Elective units if needed: GED668: Bilingual Education and Specially Designed Academic Instruction (advised) Elective units if needed: GED691: Special Studies in COMP (advised) 1 Total Credential/MAT Units: 6 Those candidates seeking to add a Special Education teaching credential would take the following three courses: EDU 650 Assessment Services for Students with Disabilities () EDU 651 Curricular and Instructional Adaptations for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities () EDU 652 Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation and Program Improvement ()