California State University, Stanislaus Department of Teacher Education is authorized to prepare students for two basic teaching credentials. Under the SB2042 Credentialing Law, these are the Multiple Subject Credential (for elementary schools) and the Single Subject Credential (for secondary schools).
General Requirements for Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs
- Application and Admission to CSU Stanislaus and the Credential Program – Requires Separate Applications, Fees, and Transcripts
The application to the University is separate from the application to the credential program.
Credential applicants must already be CSU Stanislaus students or have applied to the University at the time they apply to the credential program. University applications are available at the Turlock Campus at the Graduate School, at CSU Stanislaus-Stockton Center, or online at www. csustan.edu/grad.
Application to the University requires a separate set of transcripts and separate fees. If students graduate while in the credential program, they must reapply to the University in a timely manner (about six months prior to graduating) and be readmitted as graduate students to continue in the program.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements for Admittance
The required GPA is 2.75 in the last 60 units or 2.67 overall.
Special Admittance Criteria — The Department is allowed to admit a small number of students who do not meet admittance requirements. The criterion for special admittance is at the sole discretion of the Department of Teacher Education. Candidates who are below the minimum GPA according to the criteria must submit a letter noting the exception and requesting special consideration. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 units. Admission for such candidates will be determined on an individual basis, following these criteria:
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- Minimum of 2.5 GPA in the last 60 units. If not, do not apply.
- Date of application
- Passed interview
- Proximity to the required 2.67 or 2.75 GPA
- Possessing special skills that would benefit the candidate as a teacher
- Number of co-requisite courses that the applicant has already completed
- Quality of recommendations
- Quality of application letter
- Tuberculosis Clearance
Students must show proof of having completed a screening for tuberculosis in the last 4 years.
- Certificate of Clearance
Applicants must submit fingerprints via “livescan” and be “cleared” before working with students. The clearance is processed through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) conduct background checks. When cleared, a student will receive by e-mail from the Commission a “Certificate of Clearance.”
Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP)
Mary Borba, Ed.D., Multiple Subject Credential Program Coordinator
Juan Flores, Ed.D., Spanish BCLAD Adviser
Mildred Murray-Ward, Ph.D., Teaching Internship Coordinator
Chris Vang, Ed.D., Southeast-Asian BCLAD Adviser and Chair of Selection and Review Committee
Jonnie Shawkey, Ed.D., Field Placement (Student Teaching) Coordinator
Note: There are no “catalog rights” in credential programs. Requirements, subject to change, are set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the California State University, and CSU Stanislaus. Students must meet the current state requirements for the credential. For current state requirements, consult the Handbook for the Multiple Subject Credential Program, which is available online at www.csustan.edu.
It is the mission of the Teacher Preparation Program to prepare candidates who are:
- Competent in their chosen areas
- Able to integrate subject-matter content with pedagogy appropriate to their field of study
- Culturally responsive and responsible, knowledgeable, and appreciative of the diversity among learners
- Committed to self-assessment and reflection
- Partners, educational advocates, and leaders at the school level and in the wider community, and
- Users of technology that enhances teaching and learning
Beginning in January 2004, CSU Stanislaus began offering a Senate Bill 2042 Credential, which authorizes the holder to teach:
- All subjects in self-contained classes from kindergarten through high school
- “Core” classes in middle/junior high school and high school
In practice, most holders of the Multiple Subject Credential teach in grades K-6, with a substantial number teaching “core” classes in grades 7-8. Only a few teach in high schools. Credential program courses are offered in Turlock, Stockton, and Merced.
Emphases in the Multiple Subject Credential Program
CSU Stanislaus offers the following emphases (specializations) in the Multiple Subject Credential:
- BCLAD (Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development) — prepares holders to teach in bilingual as well as English-only classrooms. BCLAD emphasis is available in the following languages: Spanish, Hmong, Lao, and Cambodian (Khmer). Candidates for the BCLAD must be able to speak, read, and write the language as demonstrated in a test offered by the Department of Teacher Education.
Undergraduate Preparation for the Bilingual Multiple Subject Credential Program
Students planning to obtain a credential with a BCLAD emphasis are encouraged to enroll in the Bilingual/Cross-cultural concentration in the Liberal Studies program. Students with other majors are also accepted into the BCLAD credential program, provided they can speak, read, and write the language of emphasis.
- Certificate in Primary Language Support — This certificate has no legal bearing, but can be used in an application to demonstrate preparation to support students who are English learners by providing instructional support in the primary language. Candidates for this certificate must demonstrate ability to speak the languages (for example, Spanish, Hmong, Lao, Vietnamese, Cambodian [Khmer], Portuguese, Punjabi, or Assyrian), but do not have to be able to read and write the language.
Internship Program
The internship program permits students in the Multiple Subject Credential Program to obtain employment as a teacher in collaborating school districts while completing the requirements for the Preliminary Credential. Interns must still complete all the courses and tests in the credential program. The only difference is that interns do not have to complete student teaching practicum; they get credit for student teaching practicum from their paid intern teaching position. To qualify for internship, students must meet all of these requirements:
- B.A./B.S. degree
- California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) exam
- California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subjects Examination
- College coursework or an examination on U.S. Constitution
- Employment with a school district that is a partner with CSU Stanislaus in the intern program
- Tuberculosis (TB) clearance
- Certificate of Clearance (fingerprint clearance)
Consult the Intern Handbook online at www.csustan.edu for specific procedures and requirements.
Application Procedures
- Submit completed application packet (see the Application Form for exact contents).
- Attend an orientation session.
- Be interviewed by a committee composed of University professors and representatives of school districts.
Application packets are available:
Applications are submitted about six months prior to the semester in which the student plans to enroll. For fall semester, the program begins accepting applications the second Monday in February and for spring semester the first Monday in September. Exact dates are noted on the cover of the application packet, or you may contact the Department of Teacher Education for information on timelines.
Program Requirements
Please note that there are five sets of requirements: general requirements, competency requirements, prerequisite requirements, corequisite course requirements, and program course requirements. The general requirements, competency requirements, prerequisite, and corequisite course requirements may be transferred from other colleges/universities. The program course requirements are the same for the BCLAD emphasis, with the exception of the primary reading methods course.
I. Competency Requirements
- CSET Multiple Subjects Examination — www.cset.nesinc.com
With their application, all candidates must submit proof of registration to take at least one subtest of the CSET Multiple Subject Examination.
Candidates who are not in the CSU Stanislaus “Yellow” and “Blue” Liberal Studies programs must pass at least two subtests to be admitted to the credential program.
Candidates who are in the CSU Stanislaus “Yellow” and “Blue” Liberal Studies programs do not have to pass any of the subtests to be admitted to the credential program.
All three subtests must be passed prior to student teaching.
- California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) —
www.cset.nesinc.com
With their application, candidates must show proof of registration to take the exam. Applicants must have taken CBEST before beginning the Multiple Subject Credential Program. However, it is not required that the candidate pass the test before beginning the program. Candidates should request that CSU Stanislaus receive electronic verification of passage (no paper verification will be necessary). If this is not possible, candidates must submit actual paper transcripts as verification of passing. This test must be passed prior to student teaching.
- Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) —
www.cset.nesinc.com
This test assesses a candidate’s knowledge of how to teach reading. It is advisable that credential students take this exam only after completing the credential program course on how to teach reading. This exam must be passed to earn the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. Candidates should request that CSU Stanislaus receive electronic verification of passage (no paper verification will be necessary). If this is not possible, candidates must submit actual paper transcripts as verification of passing.
- OPTIONAL — Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement Examination www.cset.nesinc.com
To obtain the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, candidates must meet the Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement. This requirement can be met in one of two ways:
- Pass the Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement Examination or
- Pass EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations course for 2 units after being admitted to the credential program.
II. Prerequisite Requirements (prior to taking methods courses)
These requirements must be met prior to taking courses in the credential program, but do not have to be met prior to submitting an application.
- English Composition
There are two ways to meet this requirement:
- Complete an upper-division English composition course listed as a “WP” in the Undergraduate catalog, or having passed equivalent test or completed an equivalent course at another university, or
- Obtain a score of 41 or higher on the writing section of the CBEST. Score transcripts for the CBEST must be submitted to the Credentials Processing Center Office if the CBEST score is used to meet this requirement.
- Early Field Experience
Candidates must complete 45 hours of observation and have experience working with students in classrooms (grades K-12) prior to being admitted to the credential program. These 45 hours may be from required observations completed in courses; volunteering in a classroom; or from employment as an instructional aide, tutor, substitute teacher or regular teacher; or other equivalent experience.
- Entry-Level Basic Computer Competency
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that candidates applying for entry into multiple subject or single subject credential programs demonstrate proficiency with technology. This requirement can be satisfied in one of two ways: by completing a computer course (almost any computer course counts) or by submitting documentation which demonstrates knowledge of word processing, Internet usage, presentation software, and email usage as noted on Form VI in the Application Packet.
- Pass CSET Multiple Subject Examination
Candidates who are not admitted into the Liberal Studies “Yellow” or “Blue” Programs must pass at least two subtests of this exam prior to beginning to take program courses. See note above in #1 Competency Requirements — CSET Multiple Subjects Examination.
- Take CBEST — See note above in #2 Competency Requirements — CBEST.
III. Corequisite (Concurrent) Course Requirements
All of these corequisite courses should be completed prior to admittance to the credential program, but may be taken concurrently.
- American Government/Constitution — PSCI 1201, American Government or equivalent (may be lower division). If the equivalent of this course was passed by exam, the results must be posted on an official college transcript and submitted with the Multiple Subject Credential Program application. Equivalent courses at local community colleges are as follows: Modesto Junior College (MJC) - POLSC 101, 102, or 110, HIST 101; Delta College - HIST 17A, 27, or 30A, POLSC 1; Merced College - HIST 17A, POSC 1; Columbia College - PLSC 10.
Note: Students who earned their B.A./B.S. at a California State University campus are automatically given credit for this requirement since it is a requirement to earn the degree.
- Child Development — PSYC/CDEV 3140, Human Development I: Childhood or equivalent (may be lower division). Equivalent courses at local community colleges are as follows: MJC - Psych 141 or Child Develop 245; Delta College - FCS 21; Merced College - FSCS 9 or 29, Psych 9 or 29; Columbia College - CHILD 1.
- Second Language Experience
Non-BCLAD emphasis (students not earning a Bilingual Credential) — Applicants should consult the “Options for Completing the Second Language Experience” form included in the Program Handbook for alternative experiences that count toward meeting this requirement (there are 16 options). Generally, it is 3 units of foreign or sign language or 2 years of high school foreign language (same language).
- BCLAD Emphasis – Pass Language Proficiency Exam. Candidates will take a proficiency test prior to or upon admittance to the program. Contact the secretary of the Department of Teacher Education to register for the proficiency test. There is a fee for taking this test.
IV. Credential Program Course Requirements
Note: EDMS 4100 and 4150 may be completed prior to formal admittance to the credential program. All other courses can only be completed after being admitted to the program.
Semester 1 and Winter/Summer Terms
EDMS 4100 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society, 3 units
Note: EDUC 4200 Cultural Diversity and the Classroom meets this requirement.
Primary Reading/Language Arts Methods
Take one course, depending on program emphasis (5 units):
EDMS 4110 Reading/Language Arts Methods: English Instruction
EDMS 4111 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Spanish Bilingual
EDMS 4112 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Primary Language Support
EDMS 4121 Mathematics Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4130 Science and Health Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4140 History/Social Science and Visual and Performing Arts Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4150 Methods of Multilingual Education, 3 units
Note: EDUC 4400 Introduction and Foundations of Multilingual Education meets this requirement.
EDSE 4160 Foundations of Special Education, 1 unit
HLTH 4165 Survey of Elementary School Health and Safety, 1 unit
EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations, 2 units
Note: Passage of the CSET Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement Examination meets this requirement. Register at www.cset.nesinc.com
Semester 2
(After passing CSET and CBEST and completing co-requisite courses and program courses listed above)
EDMS 4180 Classroom Management/Professional Practices (must be completed during student teaching semester), 3 units
EDMS 4190 Student Teaching Practicum I, 3 units
EDMS 4191 Student Teaching Practicum II, 5 units
Note: Candidates with three years teaching experience in accredited private schools may be exempt from student teaching practicum as per the provisions of the Scott Bill – contact the coordinator for more information.
Suggested Course Sequence for Interns
The sequence of courses for interns is only suggested because the actual sequence is dependent on courses completed and needing to be completed at the time a student becomes an intern.
Option 1 - Internship Begins in the First Semester
This option is for students who become interns prior to completing the first semester of program courses.
Internship Semester 1 (10 units: 5 course units and 5 student teaching units)
Primary Reading/Language Arts Methods
Take one course, depending on program emphasis (5 units):
- EDMS 4110 Reading/Language Arts Methods: English Instruction
EDMS 4111 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Spanish Bilingual
EDMS 4112 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Primary Language Support
EDMS 4191 Student Teaching Practicum II, 5 units
Note: Because interns are responsible for teaching a classroom, they register for Student Teaching Practicum II before Practicum I so that the university supervisor can visit the room more frequently and provide additional assistance at the beginning.
Internship Semester 2 (11 units: 8 course units and 3 student teaching units)
EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations, 2 units
EDMS 4121 Mathematics Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4180 Classroom Management/Professional Practices, 3 units
EDMS 4190 Student Teaching Practicum I, 3 units
Internship Semester 3 (6 units)
EDMS 4130 Science and Health Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4140 History/Social Science and Visual and Performing Arts Methods, 3 units
Internship Semester 4 (5 units)
EDMS 4150 Methods of Multilingual Education, 3 units
EDSE 4160 Foundations of Special Education, 1 unit
HLTH 4165 Survey of Elementary School Health and Safety, 1 unit
Any other requirement not met
Option 2 - Internship Begins After Completing Courses in the Credential Program
Prior to Admittance to the Internship
Corequisite courses
EDMS 4100 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society, 3 units
Reading/Language Arts Methods
Take one course, depending on program emphasis (5 units):
EDMS 4110 Reading/Language Arts Methods: English Instruction
EDMS 4111 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Spanish Bilingual
EDMS 4112 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Primary Language Support
EDMS 4121 Mathematics Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4130 Science and Health Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4140 History/Social Science and Visual and Performing Arts Methods, 3 units
EDMS 4150 Methods of Multilingual Education, 3 units
EDSE 4160 Foundations of Special Education, 1 unit
HLTH 4165 Survey of Elementary School Health and Safety, 1 unit
EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations, 2 units
Internship: One Semester (11 units)
Students must have completed all courses listed above to be a one-semester intern.
EDMS 4180 Classroom Management/Professional Practices, 3 units
EDMS 4190 Student Teaching Practicum I, 3 units
EDMS 4191 Student Teaching Practicum II, 5 units
Option 3 - Scott Bill (SB 57) Early Completion Option (ECO) for Interns
To qualify for this option, candidates must be employed as interns in a school district that is a partner with CSU Stanislaus in the Intern Program, and must also meet the following requirements:
- Pass the CBEST exam
Pass the CSET Multiple Subjects Exam
Meet the U.S. Constitution Requirement
Pass the Praxis II Teaching Foundations Exam (TFE) — register at www.ets.org
Candidates who meet the requirements for the ECO option listed above will then be supervised in their intern teaching experience for one semester. They will register in:
- EDMS 4180 Classroom Management/Professional Practices, 1 unit
EDMS 4190 Student Teaching Practicum I, 3 units
EDMS 4191 Student Teaching Practicum II, 5 units
To qualify for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, candidates must also:
- Demonstrate mastery of all the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) via the observation of classroom lessons and evidence collected in Portfolios
- Pass the Preliminary Education Technology Exam or complete EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations
- Pass RICA exam
Candidates who are unable to demonstrate mastery of any TPEs or pass the RICA exam will have an Individualized Plan that stipulates courses and/or experiences that will assist the candidate in meeting the requirements. This plan will be developed by the Coordinator of the Intern Program in consultations with the candidate, the university supervisor, the mentor teacher, and the site administrator.
For more information about this option, contact the Program Coordinator.
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential:
CLAD or BCLAD
Upon recommendation for a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, students have five years in which to complete the requirements for a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential.
Requirements (30 units)
- Complete a 30-unit approved program of postbaccalaureate upper-division/graduate course work. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for educational course work with no grade lower than a C and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all postbaccalaureate course work is required. The 30-unit program must be planned with and approved by the MSCP clear credential adviser in writing. Postbaccalaureate course work taken for the Preliminary Credential may be used to meet a portion of the 30-unit requirement. For students who did not complete their preliminary course work with CSU Stanislaus, there is a residency requirement of six units. (The applicant is urged to consider coursework which applies toward an advanced credential, CLAD Certificate, and/or an M.A. degree program. However, such a plan requires consultation with the appropriate advanced credential/M.A. area coordinator.)
Within the 30-unit program, the following courses are suggested:
EDUC 4100 Working with At-Risk Students in a Community School Setting, 2-4 units
EDUC 4120 Diagnostic Techniques of Teaching, 3 units
EDUC 4300 Teaching the Cultural Heritage of the Hmong and Lao People, 3 units
EDUC 4500 Instruction, Assessment, and Management for Beginning Teachers and Interns, 3 units
EDUC 4840 Analysis and Strategies of Teaching, 3 units
EDUC 5860 Multicultural and Global Education: Curriculum and Instruction, 3 units
EDML 5000 Multilingual Education in the Content Area, 3 units
EDML 5001 Multilingual Education Evaluation, 3 units
EDML 5200 Advanced Theories in Teaching the Culturally Diverse Student, 3 units
EDML 5400 Theory of Multilingual Education, 3 units
- Within the 30-unit program, the following required courses must be completed:
EDIT 4730 Microcomputers, Curriculum, and Instruction, 3 units
EDSE 4130 Special Education Strategies for the Classroom Teacher, 3 units
HLTH 4200 Elementary School Health and Safety, 3 units
- Verification of having met the CPR requirement through coursework or a current CPR card.
- Students seeking a professional clear credential who have received their initial teaching credential from another university in California or from a university in another state should contact the department office to be directed to an adviser.
Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP)
Karen Breshears, M.A., and Robin Hennings, M.A., Coordinators
Professional Programs
The Single Subject Credential programs are field-centered and performance-based. They integrate theory and practice by providing ongoing experiences within public school settings which focus on the attainment of the knowledge and skills characteristic of effective teaching. Students are at a center daily for the field experiences and the coursework for the entire academic year in which they are in the program. The program admits students for both fall and spring semesters.
Candidates may apply for an internship in place of traditional student teaching. Interns have a contract with a school district and teach a minimum of three periods a day with a maximum of full-time teaching. Candidates fluent in Spanish may earn a Bilingual Crosscultural Academic and Language Development (BCLAD) Certificate.
Admission Requirements
Admission and program requirements change frequently. Therefore, for current and up-to-date information and/or an SSCP application packet, please do the following:
- Attend an information session (call 209/667-3357) and
- Visit the SSCP Web site at www.csustan.edu
- Obtain an application packet for admission to the Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) by attending an information session. Call (209) 667-3357. The application folder must be completed and submitted early in the semester preceding admission to the program. See application packet for specific date and directions.
- Minimal grade point average requirements for admission are explained in the SSCP application packet. A 3.0 grade point average, with no grade lower than C, must be maintained in credential program courses.
- Students must be admitted to the Graduate School as unclassified postbaccalaureate students.
- Students must submit a Certificate of Clearance when they apply for the program. Copies of the form for “Livescan” are available from the Department of Teacher Education. “Character and Identification Clearance” is an online process you must access online at www.csustan.edu/TeacherEd.
- The student is admitted to the program for a specific initial enrollment term. A written request for a leave of absence is required to postpone entry. Such a request should be directed to the SSCP Selection and Review Committee for approval. Failure to obtain a leave of absence will result in the student’s withdrawal from the program.
- Courses which are more than five years old generally will not be accepted to fill professional program requirements.
- Students must take the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) before being admitted to the program.
Academic Requirements for Admission
- Before starting the program, students must complete one of the following: a Subject Matter Preparation Program in their teaching area or earn a passing score on a California Subjects Exam for Teachers (CSET). Subject Matter Preparation Program advisement is available from the programs in art, biology, English, mathematics, music, physical education, social sciences, and Spanish. The university does not currently offer Subject Matter Preparation Programs in agriculture, business, chemistry, geology, health, home economics, industrial arts, physics, or languages other than Spanish. Students who have completed approved Subject Matter Preparation Programs elsewhere or passed the CCTC-approved examinations in these subjects may apply to the credential program.
- Complete an Upper Division Writing course (listed as WP in the Undergraduate catalog) or pass an equivalent test, or a verified score of 41 or better on the writing portion of CBEST.
- Complete PSCI 1201 American Government or an equivalent course which fulfills the U. S. Constitution requirement to qualify for a teaching credential.
- Complete the following pre-program courses and experiences:
- 45 hours of documented observation in public secondary classes
- EDSC 3900 Foundations of Secondary Education, 3 units
- PSYC 3240 or CDEV 3240 Human Development II: Adolescence, 3 units
- Language experience (may be met by experience or units) (See SSCP Overview for list of experiences)
- Technology proficiency (see SSCP application for details)
- Students wanting to earn a Bilingual Crosscultural Academic and Language Development (BCLAD) Certificate must complete two additional requirements:
- A course on the target culture (See SSCP Overview for course list)
- The Spanish language proficiency examination: The Spanish language proficiency examination must be passed prior to admission at level 2 and at level 3 by completion of the program. Information on the Spanish language proficiency examination is available from the Department of Teacher Education.
- The internship program permits candidates to obtain employment in collaborating school districts while completing the requirements for the Preliminary Credential.
Candidates for the intern program must meet the following additional requirements besides those for admission to the program:
- A B.A., B.S. or B.M. degree
- Pass CBEST
- Completion of an approved subject matter preparation program or pass the CSET exam
- Hiring by a school district that is an intern partner with CSU Stanislaus
- Successful completion of EDSC 4000 (4 units)
- Succesful competion of EDSC 4110
- Acceptance into the SSCP Intern Program
- Application for an intern credential
Professional Program Requirements
EDSC 4110 Multilingual Education in Secondary Schools, 3 units
EDSC 4115 Reading and Writing Instruction in the Secondary Content Area (CLAD), 5 units or
EDSC 4215 Reading and Writing Instruction in the Secondary Content Area (BCLAD), 5 units
EDSC 4500 Secondary Education in a Global Society, 3 units
EDSE 4160 Foundations in Special Education, 1 unit
HLTH 4215 Survey of Secondary School Health and Safety, 1 unit
EDIT 4170 Education Technology Foundations, 2 units
Traditional Student Teacher’s Core Classes:
EDSC 4100 Secondary Education I, 4 units
EDSC 4300 Secondary Education II, 4 units
EDSC 4400 Secondary Education III, 4 units
EDSC 4850 Secondary Education Field Practicum I, 3 units
EDSC 4855 Secondary Education Field Practicum II, 5 units
Intern’s Core Classes:
EDSC 4000 Secondary Education I for Interns, 4 units
EDSC 4350 Secondary Education II for Interns and Evening Cohort, 4 units
EDSC 4450 Secondary Education III for Interns and Evening Cohort, 4 units
EDSC 4870 Secondary Education Field Practicum I for Interns, 5 units
EDSC 4875 Secondary Education Field Practicum II for Interns, 2 units
Professional Program Requirements
Spanish Bilingual Authorization:
Students take the same courses listed in the Professional Program Requirements except EDSC 4215 Reading and Writing Instruction in the Secondary Content Area (BCLAD) (5 units) is taken in place of EDSC 4115. In addition students must pass:
- A Spanish language proficiency examination with a score of FSI Level 3 which measures reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish.
- One course on the target culture from the following list:
ETHS 2100 Contemporary Chicano Studies
ETHS 4000 Mexican American Family
HIST 4500 History of Mexico
HIST 4510 The United States and Latin America
HIST 4710 Mexican American History
Note: Students in either the traditional student teaching program or the intern program may opt for the Spanish Bilingual Authorization.
Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential
and the Reading Certificate Program
Susan Neufeld, Ed.D., Program Coordinator
The Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential may be completed independent of or in conjunction with the Master of Arts degree. Courses are scheduled in the late afternoon and evening to enable employed individuals to attend. Candidates may obtain their Reading Certificate (15 units) and/or their Reading/Language Arts Reading Specialist Credential (30 units). The 15 units required for the Reading Certificate also are included in the Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential.
Prerequisites
To be considered for admission to this advanced credential program only, the applicant must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree.
- Have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in the last 60 units attempted.
- Possess a valid teaching credential.
- Have at least one year of teaching experience in reading in any grade K–12.
- Have completed EDRG 3250, EDMS 3110, EDRG 3470 or EDMS 4110 and EDMS 4113.
Reading Certificate Requirements
(30 units:15 units at certificate level and 15 at credential level)
EDRG 4100 Reading/Language Arts Instruction: Grades K-12, 3 units
EDRG 4240 Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades, 3 units
EDRG 4250 Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades, 3 units
EDRG 5250 Reading and Language Arts: Assessment and Evaluation,
3 units
EDRG 5910 Practicum in Reading and Language Arts, 3 units
Note: EDRG 5250 is a prerequisite for enrollment in EDRG 5910.
Reading Credential
In addition to completion of the above courses for the Reading Certificate (15 units), the following courses must be completed to earn the Reading Credential (30 units):
EDRG 4150 Reading: Literature-Based Instruction for Children, 3 units
EDML 5000 Multilingual Education in the Content Area, 3 units
EDRG 5350 Reading and Language Arts: Research and Trends, 3 units
EDUC 5400 Teachers as Change Agents: Researchers and Writers, 3 units
EDRG 5920 Advanced Practicum in Reading and Language Arts, 3 units
Note: EDRG 5910 is a prerequisite for enrollment in EDRG 5920.
These units are required for the Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential. Students in Reading Recovery Training may transfer up to six Reading Recovery units that will substitute for EDRG 4240 and EDRG 5910. The Reading Specialist Credential Program and M.A. in Reading also are offered in Stockton.
Application Procedures
To gain full admission to the advanced credential program only, the applicant must:
- Complete the University admission form and file it with the Graduate School in the Mary Stuart Rogers Educational Services Gateway Building (MSR 160).
- Submit transcripts to the Graduate School including at least the last 60 units of college/university coursework.
- Submit letters of recommendation to the Reading Credential Program Coordinator (check with the advanced credential program coordinator for the exact number required).
- Submit test scores (e.g., CBEST)required by the advanced credential program to the Reading Credential Program Coordinator. For Life Credential holders, the CBEST will be waived.
- Submit proof of valid teaching credential to the Reading Credential Program Coordinator.
- Participate in an interview and have the program file evaluated by the Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential Program Advisory Committee.
Note: Before beginning the above procedures, a conference with the program coordinator is required.
Grade Requirements
It is expected that the student seeking an advanced credential will maintain a grade point average of 3.0 while in the program. Minimum acceptable grade for a credential course is a C.
Final Requirements
To obtain the required recommendation for the advanced credential from CSU Stanislaus, the student must:
- Complete all of the coursework required in the advanced credential program.
- Achieve the competency in the knowledge and skill areas of the program.
- Submit a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 for all coursework required for the credential.
- Pass an oral exit examination on the knowledge of reading during the last semester of coursework.
- Submit a completed application form for the credential, along with a receipt which verifies that fees have been paid at the Credential Processing Center, P-303.
Master of Arts in Education
Ramón Vega de Jesús, Ph.D, M.A. Coordinator
Dennis Sayers, Ed.D, Adviser, Elementary Education
Juan Flores, Ed.D, Adviser, Multilingual Education
Nancy Jean Smith, Ed.D, Adviser, Multilingual Education-Stockton
Susan Neufeld, Ph.D, Adviser, Reading
Armin Schulz, Ed.D, Adviser, Secondary Education
The Department of Teacher Education offers a Master of Arts degree in Education with an emphasis in the following Curriculum and Instruction areas: Elementary Education, Multilingual Education, Reading, and Secondary Education.
Students interested in graduate degree programs may obtain information from the Department Office in Demergasso-Bava Hall (DBH) 330 or the Graduate School in the Mary Stuart Rogers Educational Services Gateway Building (MSR) 160. Prerequisites, procedures, and requirements for the M.A. degree are described in the sections following. Also included is general information relevant to graduate studies. Courses are scheduled in the late afternoon and evening. Contact the M.A. Coordinator at (209) 667-3397.
Prerequisites for Admission
- A baccalaureate degree for admission to the CSU Stanislaus Graduate School with Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified status (see the following section).
- For admission to the M.A. Program in Curriculum and Instruction with Graduate Standing: Classified status, a total score of at least 100 using the following formula for grade point average (GPA), based on the last 60 units of college/university work, and the Miller’s Analogies Test (MAT score: GPA x 20 + MAT score = total score).
For example, a student with a GPA of 3.0 and a MAT score of 40 would qualify for admission with a total score of 100 (3.0 x 20 + 40 = 100). As an alternative, GRE scores (taken within the last five years) may be submitted. Minimum total score is 1200.
Application Procedures
- Complete the University admission form and file it with the Graduate School in MSR 160.
- Submit transcripts to the Graduate School, including at least the last 60 units of college/university degree coursework.
- Submit two letters of recommendation, which discuss the applicant’s potential for graduate-level study, to the Graduate School in MSR 160.
- Submit MAT or GRE score to the Graduate School.
Note: For MAT information and testing procedures, visit the Testing Office on campus in MSR 180 or call (209) 667-3158.
Admission Classifications Students applying for the M.A. program will be placed in one of two classifications:
- Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified (Permits enrollment in classes as specified by M.A. area coordinator) The applicant must:
- Complete the University admission form.
- Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
- Graduate Standing: Classified (Admission to the M.A. program is granted). To move to Graduate Standing: Classified, applicant must:
- Submit three “Recommendations for an Applicant to the M.A. in Education” forms completed by persons familiar with applicant’s professional competence and two “Faculty Recommendation Forms” completed by M.A. program professors whose courses the applicant has taken while a Postbaccalaureate: Unclassified student.
- Submit Miller Analogies Test or GRE score.
- Fulfill writing competence by submitting a score of at least 41 on the writing section of CBEST.
- All coursework must be completed within seven years to be accepted.
Other Requirements
In general, no more than 6 semester units of coursework completed in Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified may be applied to a master’s degree.
Grade Requirements
The minimum academic grade point average for earning the M.A. degree is 3.0. The minimum acceptable grade for courses included in the M.A. program is a C–.
Final Requirements
The M.A. in Education degree requires the successful completion of all coursework, approval of a written project or thesis, and passing of an oral examination. At least 15 semester units must be completed as a student in Graduate Standing: Classified. After all requirements have been met, the student will be awarded the M.A. degree.
Note: Prior to being admitted to the program, international applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 550 and with part scores of at least 54.
Common Coursework Requirements (15-17 units)
Note: All Common Coursework listed below, except EDGS 5500, require Graduate Standing: Classified status prior to enrolling.
- Graduate Core Courses: Complete the following courses (9 units):
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
EDGS 5600 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units,
or
EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
- Project/Thesis: Complete the following courses (6-8 units):
EDUC 5770 Seminar in Elementary and Secondary Education, 2 units
EDUC 5960 Project, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters, or
EDUC 5990 Thesis, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters.
Curriculum and Instruction:
Elementary and Secondary
(33-35 units)
Graduate Core (9 units)
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
*EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
*EDGS 5600 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units
or
*EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
Concentration in Elementary and Secondary
Education Theory and Practice (9 units)
EDUC 4840 Analysis and Strategies of Teaching, 3 units
EDUC 4845 Analysis and Strategies of Teaching Middle/Junior High School, 3 units
EDUC 5330 Research and Trends in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies K-12, 3 units
EDUC 5340 Research Trends in the Curriculum, 3 units
EDUC 5345 Research Trends in the Curriculum Middle/Junior High School, 3 units
EDUC 5400 Teachers as Change Agents: Researchers and Writers,
3 units
EDUC 5860 Multicultural and Global Education: Curriculum and Instruction, 3 units
EDML 5000 Multilingual Education in the Content Area, 3 units
EDML 5001 Multilingual Education Evaluation, 3 units
EDML 5200 Advanced Theories in Teaching the Culturally Diverse Student, 3 units
EDML 5945 Content Area Education in the Multilingual Middle/Junior High School, 3 units
EDRG 4100 Reading/Language Arts Instruction: Grades K-12, 3 units
EDRG 4150 Reading: Literature-Based Instruction for Children, 3 units
EDRG 4240 Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades, 3 units (not for secondary emphasis)
EDRG 4250 Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades, 3 units
EDRG 4255 Reading Instruction in the Middle/Junior High School, 3 units
EDRG 5350 Reading and Language Arts: Research and Trends, 3 units
Electives (9 units)
4000- or 5000-level courses selected in consultation with an adviser.
Project/Thesis (6-8 units)
*EDUC 5770 Seminar in Elementary and Secondary Education, 2 units
*EDUC 5960 Project, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters, or
*EDUC 5990 Thesis, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters.
*Classified Status Required
Curriculum and Instruction:
Multilingual Education
(33-35 units minimum)
Graduate Core (9 units required)
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
*EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
*EDGS 5600 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units
or
*EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
Concentration in Multilingual Education Theory & Practice (12 units)
(Concentration courses are also the CLAD Certificate Requirements)
EDML 5000 Multilingual Education in the Content Area, 3 units
EDML 5001 Multilingual Education Evaluation, 3 units
EDML 5200 Advanced Theories in Teaching the Culturally Diverse Student, 3 units or
EDUC 5860 Multicultural and Global Education: Curriculum and Instruction, 3 units
EDML 5400 Theory of Multilingual Education, 3 units
Electives (6 units)
*5000 courses approved by the program coordinator and M.A. coordinator
Program/Thesis (6-8 units required)
*EDUC 5770 Seminar in Elementary and Secondary Education, 2 units
*EDUC 5960 Project, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters or
*EDUC 5990 Thesis, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters.
*Classified status required for these courses.
Curriculum and Instruction: Reading
(33-35 units)
Select and complete the following required courses:
Graduate Core (9 units)
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
*EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
*EDGS 5600 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units
or
*EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
Concentration (18 units)
- Theoretical Foundations (3 units)
EDRG 4100 Reading/Language Arts Instruction: Grades K-12, 3 units
EDRG 4150 Reading: Literature-Based Instruction for Children, 3 units
EDRG 4240 Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades, 3 units
EDRG 4250 Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades, 3 units
Research and Trends (6 units)
EDML 5200 Advanced Theories in Teaching the Culturally Diverse Student, 3 units
EDRG 5350 Reading and Language Arts: Research and Trends, 3 units
EDUC 5400 Teachers as Change Agents: Researchers and Writers, 3 units
EDUC 5860 Multicultural and Global Education: Curriculum and Instruction, 3 units
Methods (9 units)
EDML 5000 Multilingual Education in the Content Area, 3 units, or
EDML 5001 Multilingual Education Evaluation, 3 units
EDRG 5250 Reading and Language Arts: Assessment and Evaluation, 3 units
EDRG 5910 Practicum in Reading and Language Arts, 3 units
Project/Thesis (6-8 units)
*EDUC 5770 Seminar in Elementary and Secondary Education, 2 units
*EDUC 5960 Project, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters, or
*EDUC 5990 Thesis, 4-6 units. Must be taken over two semesters.
*Classified Status required
MCLAD Certificate Crosscultural
Language and Academic Development
The Department of Teacher Education offers the CLAD Certificate. To be recommended for the three domains of the CLAD Certificate, each credentialed teacher must take the following 12 semester units:
EDML 5000 Multilingual Education in the Content Area, 3 units
EDML 5001 Multilingual Education Evaluation, 3 units
EDML 5200 Advanced Theories in Teaching the Culturally Diverse Student, 3 units, or
EDML 5400 Theory of Multilingual Education, 3 units
EDUC 5860 Multicultural Global Education: Curriculum and Instruction, 3 units
Enrollment in these courses requires formal admission to the University. Students also must satisfactorily meet the scholastic, professional, personal, and other standards for graduate study as appropriately prescribed by the University. Information on these options is available in the Credential Processing Center or from the CLAD Certificate Coordinator.
Middle/Junior High School Studies
Graduate Certificate
The Department of Teacher Education offers the Graduate Certificate in Middle/Junior High School Studies. To be awarded this Certificate, each credentialed teacher must take the following 12 semester units:
EDRG 4255 Reading Instruction in the Middle/Junior High School, 3 units
EDUC 4845 Analysis and Strategies of Teaching Middle/ Junior High School, 3 units
EDML 5945 Content Area Education in the Multilingual Middle/Junior High School, 3 units
EDUC 5345 Research Trends in the Curriculum, Middle/ Junior High School, 3 units
The program is a two-semester program. In addition to application to the University/Graduate School, separate application to the certificate program needs to be made through the program coordinator, Dr. Armin Schulz. Required materials for specific program admission include a letter or essay of intent, a current vita/resume, and three letters of support from educators who know the candidate. Candidate must be teaching currently in a middle school or junior high school setting. The four classes can be included as part of an M.A. in Secondary Education — Curriculum and Instruction.
