The CSU System produces over 50% of the teachers in California and prepares graduates for positions in California as well as other states. (It is in the student's best interest to be knowledgeable about credential or licensure requirements of the state in which you intend to teach).

Top ten reasons you should complete your teaching credential at CSUSB.

Phase I (15 Units)

_____Take EELB 312 Family, Culture and Schooling (2)
_____Take EELB 313 Pedagogical Foundation for English Language Learners (4)
_____Take EELB 315 Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy (3)
_____Take EELB 317 Educational Psychology for a Diverse Society (4)
_____Take EELB 519 Assessment Seminar I (2)

Phase II (17 Units)

_____Take EELB 422 Classroom Organization, Management & Discipline (2)
_____Take EELB 423 Mathematics Curriculum & Pedagogy (4)
_____Take EELB 425 Literacy and Second Language Acquisition for the Interm Reader and Beyond (3)

The following two classes must be taken concurrently:
_____Take EELB 529 Assessment Seminar II (2)
_____Take EELB 540A Supervised Student Teaching in Multiple Subjects (6)

Phase III (16 Units)

_____Take EELB 532 Science/Health Curriculum & Pedagogy (4)
_____Take EELB 533 Social Studies & the Arts Curriculum & Pedagogy (4)

The following two classes must be taken concurrently:
_____Take EELB 539 Assessment Seminar III (2)
_____Take EELB 540B Supervised Student Teaching in Multiple Subjects (6)

Steps to obtaining a Multiple Subject Credential @ CSUSB

Listed below are the steps you will need to follow to begin your credential program:

1. Apply or reapply to CSUSB, http://www.csumentor.edu.

2. Purchase a Handbook for the Multiple Subject Credential Program at the Coyote Bookstore.

3. Attend an Informational Meeting scheduled through the Teacher Education Office, FO-125, (909)573-5650, as listed in each quarterly Schedule of Classes.

4. At the Informational Meeting, you will be assigned an education advisor; you will eventually visit with this advisor. In your Handbook, there will be information concerning the completion of your Program Admission File (P.A.F.), you must submit your completed P.A.F. to the Credential Assistance for Students in Education Office (C.A.S.E.) in Chaparral Hall Room 123 (909) 537-5609, at least one quarter prior to enrolling in any credential course.

5. You must have successfully completed all lower-division courses, as well as these prerequisite courses: a.) English 311, The English Language (4 units) and one of the following: b.) EELB 301, Growth and Development in Socio-Educational Contexts (4 units) or Human Development 240, Introduction to Child Development (4 units) and HD 245, 246 or 247, an observation course.

6. You must have successfully completed or be currently enrolled in the pre/co requisite courses: a.) Health Science 100, Concepts in Health (2 units) and one of the following: b.) ESPE 350, Introduction to Special Populations for General Education Teachers (4 units) or Psychology 350, Development of Exceptional Children (4 units) with a passing grade of "C-" or better.

7. Written verification of a passing score on the required California Basic Educational Skills Test (C.B.E.S.T.) or Sub-Section IV on the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (C.S.E.T.).

8. Complete the application form.

9. Written verification of a passing score on the C.S.E.T. (your credential must be completed within five years of passing the C.S.E.T.).

10. Two written recommendations by persons who can address scholastic performance and suitability for teaching.

11. Prepare a written, personal narrative that you will give to your assigned education advisor.

12. Complete the teacher education interview and obtain the signature of the advisor; you will be assessed on your oral and written English language usage, professional aptitude, personality and character.

13. You will need to show verification of a negative tuberculin examination within the last four years.

14. Your transcripts must verify your undergraduate cummulative grade point average of at least 2.67 or 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units attempted.

15. Documentation of 45 hours of experience in K-12 classrooms. (Normally completed as part of the required Liberal Studies courses, EELB 230 and Human Development 245/246/247).

16. You will need to show verification of your application for a Certificate of Clearance (fingerprints) or show evidence of your permission authorizing public school teaching in California.

17. Show proof of completion of a college computer course.

18. You will also need to show verification of completion of the upper-division writing requirement either at CSUSB or the equivalent at another accredited institution or passing score on the CSUSB Writing Requirement Exemption Evaluation (WREE) test or passing score on the written portion of the C.B.E.S.T.

19. You will need to show verification of fulfilling the United States Constitution requirement or successful completion of an examination through the College of Extended Learning at CSUSB.

20. Completion of all credential course work with a grade point average of 3.0 ("B").

For further information, go to: http://www.csusb.edu/coe/te/eelb/index.html.

C.A.S.E. - Credential Assistance for Students in Education

The C.A.S.E. Office consists of two units, Program Admissions Office and Credential Processing Office which services candidates pursuing a CSUSB College of Education credential/certificate program. They will assist you with the application for official admission into the Multiple Subject credential program, as well as the application for formal credential/certificate recommendation to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (C.C.T.C.). The C.C.T.C. will then authorize you to teach. For further information, go to: http://csusb.edu/coe/case/

Uses of the Liberal Studies Major

Students who graduate from the Liberal Studies program also will be prepared to enter various fields in the private and public sector, pursue further professional training or post-graduate education, and in general, be better prepared for the technological changes underway in today's workplace.

A Liberal Studies degree lets you do much more than teach! Liberal Studies majors have a wide range of career opportunities, including but not limited to, elementary school teaching, pre-law, state and local government, librarians, doctors, social workers, administrators, writers, and in various fields within social services, human relations, and many professional positions in private corporations which require a bachelor's degree.

Most Liberal Studies majors plan to teach in an elementary school, but a variety of other career options are open to you. The Career Development Center, located in University Hall, Room 329 offers assistance to students and CSUSB alumni. The office provides a variety of programs and services designed for those seeking employment in business, industry, and government as well as the teaching profession. The Career Development Center sponsors two annual Career Fairs, the Education Job Fair provides opportunities for careers in education and the Career Expo provides opportunities for full-time career positions, part-time and temporary employment, and internships in business, industry and government. Other services include on-line campus interviews and on and off-campus job listings through http://www.monstertrak.com Company and how-to video tapes and a variety of reference books and directories are available for review in the Career Development Center's Resource Library. Helpful tips on resumes and interviews are also available online. You can reach them by telephone at (909) 537-5250 or visit their website at http://career.csusb.edu.

Consider a Career in Teaching

There is no career more important or rewarding than teaching. The best teachers impart a love of learning, a respect for others and a sense of self-worth to their students. Depending on the level of students and subject matter you want to teach, there are different pathways to becoming a teacher. In California, you need an education beyond the baccalaureate degree to be able to teach. Undergraduate preparation is usually in the subject matter you plan to teach and postgraduate education consists of advanced course work in that subject and training in teaching methodology.

Do you want to teach in the Elementary School?

The Liberal Studies major is the degree program an undergraduate should select to best prepare you to teach in the elementary school. After earning your B.A. degree in Liberal Studies and passing the CSET (California Subject Examination for Teachers-Multiple Subject), http://www.cset.nesinc.com, (to prove subject matter competency), you will need to complete the Multiple Subject Credential program to obtain your license or credential to teach.

Do you want to teach in a Middle or High School?

Your undergraduate degree program to teach in the middle school or high school should be in the subject area you plan to teach, pass the CSET test in that subject and complete the Single Subject Credential program to obtain your license or credential to teach.

Do you want to teach Special Education?

You will need to complete a degree program of your choice, (Liberal Studies degree is your best choice), pass the CSET in Multiple Subjects and then pursue your Educational Specialist Credential specializing in mild/moderate or moderate/severe disabilities, early childhood disabilities or gifted and talented education. http://www.csusb.edu/coe/te/espe/index.html

Do you want to teach in a Bilingual (Dual Emersion) Classroom?

You will need to complete a degree program of your choice, whether it is in Liberal Studies Spanish Studies or any single subject degree program, pass the CSET-MS and then obtain your license or credential with a BCLAD emphasis.

Do you want to teach in a Community College?

You will need to obtain a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree along with a Masters degree in the subject you want to teach in the community college setting.

Do you want to teach in a University?

You will need to obtain your Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree along with a Doctorate degree (usually a PhD) in the subject you want to teach in a university setting.

TIPS:

• If you aren't sure whether you want to teach or what level, talk to teachers at the levels that interest you and spend time volunteering in a classroom.
  
  
• If you are an undergraduate and interested in the Liberal Studies degree and elementary education, stop by the Liberal Studies Advising Center in Pfau Library Room -241 and the Teacher Education Office in the Faculty Office Building Room 125.
  
  
• If you are an undergraduate and interested in teaching middle or secondary (high) school, contact the department of the subject you want to teach and talk to a single-subject credential advisor in Faculty Office Building Room 124.
  
  
• If you want to learn more about admission requirements to the Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Educational Specialist Credential programs, contact the Center for Assisting Students in Education (C.A.S.E.) Office in Chaparral Hall Room 123 or at http://www.csusb.edu/coe/te/index.html.
  
  
• If you want to learn more about teaching and useful information for future teachers, visit http://www.teachnow.org. Get online. Get inspired. Teach.
  
  
• If you want to see what jobs are available in the State of California, visit http://www.edjoin.org.

OTHER RESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS

The State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (C.C.T.C.) is an agency in the Executive Branch of California State Government. It was created in 1970 by the Ryan Act and is the oldest of the autonomous state standards boards in the nation. The major purpose of the agency is to serve as a state standards board for educator preparation for the public schools of California, the licensing and credentialing of professional educators in the State, the enforcement of professional practices of educators, and the discipline of credential holders in the State of California. For further information see http://www.ctc.ca.gov/.

 

United States Department of Education

The Federal Department of Education was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. Its original directive remains its mission today - to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. ED's 4,500 employees and $71.5 billion budget are dedicated to:

o Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.
o Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.
o Focusing national attention on key educational issues.
o Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education. For further information see http://www.ed.gov/

California State Board of Education

The State Board of Education (SBE) is the governing and policy-making body of the California Department of Education. The SBE sets K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, instructional materials, assessment, and accountability. The SBE adopts textbooks for grades K-8, adopts regulations to implement legislation, and has authority to grant waivers of the Education Code. The SBE has 11 members, appointed by the Governor. For further information see http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/.