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SingleSubjectTeacherPreparation

Program

AshleyCiraulo-StuartProgramAdvisor916-278-5728

aciraulo@csus.edu

FIVE important facts about Sacramento State’s Teacher

Preparation Programs

ü  Rigorous curriculum ü  Long standing relationships with teachers,

schools and districts

ü More student teaching and time in the classrooms than most programs

ü  Expert faculty that value teaching and work closely with teachers and schools

ü  Graduates highly regarded by area principals and districts

WhyChooseSacramentoStateUniversity?

Substantial Financial Aid Options

Small Core Groups

Constant Support Structure Throughout Program

Continuing Professional Opportunities

Assistance with Career Development

Length of time to Completion

Cost

Single Subject Teaching Majors: English, Math, Social Science, January, March, May, July Science

Art, Health, Home Economics, various dates – check CSET Music, Foreign Language, website Physical Education

BecomingaPublicSchoolTeacherInCalifornia

Prove you know WHAT you will teach (math, social studies, PE etc...) - “Subject Matter Competency”

Prove you know HOW to teach (a teaching credential preparation program)

HowtoproveyouknowWHATyouwillteach

(SubjectMatterCompetency)

Pass standardized test (CSET - California Subject Exam for Teachers) in subject matter area

-OR- Undergraduate major in subject matter area to include SPECIFIED list of courses (subject matter waiver program)

Single Subject Teaching Majors: English, Math, Social Science, January, March, May, July Science

Art, Health, Home Economics, various dates – check CSET Music, Foreign Language, website Physical Education

ExaminationAdministrationsEXAM REQUIRED FOR EXAM DATES

CSET All applicants not Every other month

completing an approved some computer based subject matter program

Single Subject Teaching Majors: English, Social Science, Various, continuous Science, Math Computer Based Dates

Art, Health, Music Various dates – check CSET Home Economics, Website for 4 week testing Foreign Language, blocks Physical Education

HowdoIqualifyforaSubjectMatterWaiver?Majoring in the subject you want to teach does not

mean you have a subject matter waiver…

SAC STATE STUDENTS:

ü  Meet with your program advisor to verify that you are in an appropriate Subject Matter Program (SMP)

ü  If you are not in a SMP, what course work is needed to qualify for an SMP

ProgramOptions

The program offers options: v  2 semester program begin in the fall v  Option to complete program pre-requisite courses in the spring

Placements for student teaching will depend on the specific cohort into which the student is accepted

Program coursework is held at the CSUS campus

Additional Authorization: Option to get the Bilingual Authorization added to your credential if you are fluent in a second language

ProgramStructures

Students admitted into the program are divided into smaller units called “Cohorts” 8 week classes that build on each other through out the two semesters A group of students accepted into the cohort progress through the program together Offers a community of support in which concern for individual students and their development is the focus

TWOSEMESTERPROGRAMThe 2 semester program is designed for students who:

v  already have a significant amount of teaching experience v  demonstrate the ability to assume teaching responsibilities at an accelerated pace

The 2 semester program is intense, challenging (in coursework and teaching responsibilities) and demanding (in time)

Students should be prepared to spend 8 am – 6 pm (Mon-Thur) in field experiences, courses, lesson planning, and preparing for teaching

Students in a 2 semester program MUST meet subject matter requirements, Bachelor degree requirements, and complete ALL pre-requisite courses prior to starting the program

Pre-RequisiteCoursesØ  HLSC 136: School Health Education

Ø  EDUC 100A/B: Educating the Exceptional Learner in Inclusive Settings

Ø  EDUC 170: Introduction to Bilingual Education

The pre-requisite courses are NOT admission requirements, but they must be completed prior to starting the program:

v  Take in a spring semester

v  Take in summer school before starting the two semester program

v  Pre-Requisite Equivalent options for some courses

Must complete the Teacher Preparation Program Application for full program consideration for the fall

**Admission to complete pre-requisites in the spring does not

guarantee admission to a fall program**

BilingualAuthorizationIn-depth preparation to work with English

Learners (EL) through additional coursework and through infusion of EL content in all credential courses.

Emphasis on teachers who are committed to

increasing social justice and educational equity for low income and culturally and linguistically diverse groups

Bilingual Authorization at Sac State offered in

Spanish & Hmong; authorizations in other languages may be available by exam

For further information on the program, contact

Karina Figueroa Ramirez: figueroaramirez@csus.edu or Eureka Hall 436

Application&AdmissionProcess

COMPLETE AND SUBMIT:

Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) Application

(free)

AND

CSUS Graduate School Application ($55)

Single Subject Teaching Majors: English, Math, Social Science, January, March, May, July Science

Art, Health, Home Economics, various dates – check CSET Music, Foreign Language, website Physical Education

ApplicationandAdmissionProcess:Transcripts

CSUS STUDENT

With CSUS Graduate School Application ü NONE (0): CSUS Admissions already has your transcripts.

NON-CSUS STUDENT

With CSUS Graduate School application ü One (1) official from every other college or University attended sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies

ALL STUDENT

With Teacher Preparation Program Application: ü  Provide unofficial transcripts

from ALL colleges and Universities

AdmissionRequirementsü Bachelor’s degree

ü Subject Matter Competency

ü California Basic Skills (CBEST)

ü Writing proficiency

ü 2.67 GPA minimum ü (2.75 last 60 units)

ü Minimum 45 hours experience with children

ü 2 reference forms ü College instructor (academic) ü Field supervisor (seen you with children)

ü Professional Goal Essay

ü Group interview

ü Certificate of Clearance (through CTC)

Single Subject Teaching Majors: English, Math, Social Science, January, March, May, July Science

Art, Health, Home Economics, various dates – check CSET Music, Foreign Language, website Physical Education

So…YouhavecompletedyourApplication

Upload the supplemental application with all required documents using your MySacState Account Submit a hard copy of your Teacher Preparation Program Application with all supporting documents to Eureka Hall 401 After applications are reviewed for completeness:

ü  Applications will be screened by faculty ü  Applicants will be scheduled for an interview

WHENAREAPPLICATIONSAVAILABLE?

WHEN? Spring applications: July/August

Fall applications: October

WHERE?

www.csus.edu/coe

HelpfulWebsitesSACRAMENTO STATE Teacher Preparation Programs www.csus.edu/coe College of Education www.csus.edu/coe Sacramento State www.csus.edu CSUS Catalog www.aaweb.csus.edu/catalog Financial Aid Office www.csus.edu/faid Graduate Admissions www.csumentor.edu TESTING INFORMATION & REGISTRATION CBEST www.cbest.nesinc.com CSET www.cset.nesinc.com OTHER CA Commission on Teacher www.ctc.ca.gov

Credentialing (CTC) Certificate of Clearance Application www.ctc.ca.gov