Single Subject Teacher Preparation

Program

Ashley Ciraulo-Stuart Program Advisor

916-278-5728 aciraulo@csus.edu

FIVE important facts about

Sacramento State’s Teacher

Preparation Programs

Rigorous curriculum

Long standing relationships with teachers,

schools and districts

More student teaching and time in the

classrooms than most programs

Expert faculty that value teaching and work

closely with teachers and schools

Graduates highly regarded by area

principals and districts

Why Choose Sacramento State University?

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

Becoming a Public School Teacher In California

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)

How to prove you know WHAT you will teach

(Subject Matter Competency)

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

Examination Administrations EXAM 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

How do I qualify for a Subject Matter Waiver?

Majoring in the subject you want to teach does not

mean you have a subject matter waiver…

SAC STATE STUDENTS:

Meet with your program advisor to verify that you

are in an appropriate Subject Matter Program

(SMP)

If you are not in a SMP, what course work is needed

to qualify for an SMP

Program Options

The program offers options:

2 semester program begin in the fall

3 semester pre-credential program 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

Program Structures

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

TWO SEMESTER OPTION

The 2 semester option is designed for students who:

already have a significant amount of teaching experience

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

THREE SEMESTER PRE-CREDENTIAL

The 3 semester Pre-Credential option is designed for students who:

May need to complete some subject matter requirements

Need to complete pre-requisite courses

Need additional classroom experience before beginning the credential

program

The 3 semester program:

1st Semester – Pre-requisite courses

HLSC 136

EDUC 100A/B

EDUC 170

2nd / 3rd Semester – Student Teaching and

Credential Coursework

Must complete the Teacher Preparation Program

Application for full program consideration for the fall

Pre-Requisite Courses HLSC 136

EDUC 100A/B

EDUC 170

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

Take in a spring semester

Take in summer school before starting the two semester program

Pre-Requisite Equivalent Courses: Check the quick

Links section of the Teaching Credentials page on

Our website

Bilingual Authorization In-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 & Admission Process

COMPLETE AND SUBMIT:

Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) Application

(free)

AND

CSUS Graduate School Application ($55)

(completed on www.csumentor.edu)

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

Application and Admission Process: Transcripts

CSUS STUDENT

With CSUS Graduate School

Application

NONE (0): CSUS Admissions

already has your transcripts.

NON-CSUS STUDENT

With CSUS Graduate School

application

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:

Provide unofficial transcripts

from ALL colleges and

Universities

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Subject Matter Competency

California Basic Skills (CBEST)

Writing proficiency

2.67 GPA minimum (2.75 last 60 units)

Minimum 45 hours experience with children

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

Professional Goal Essay

Group interview

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… You have completed your Application

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:

Applications will be screened by faculty

Applicants will be scheduled for an interview

Scholarship Information

Robert Noyce Scholarships

Encourages talented Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

majors and professionals to enter into the teaching profession and teach

mathematics or science at the secondary level

Each Noyce Scholar can receive a stipend of $12,000 per year

Traditional Financial Aid

College of Education specific scholarships

Check out additional scholarships at:

http://edweb.csus.edu/scholarships/index.html

WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE?

WHEN?

Spring applications: July/August

Fall applications: October

WHERE?

www.csus.edu/coe

APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2017:

CSU Mentor = 2/1/17

Supplemental = 2/15/17

If you have questions,

contact us at:

coe-aero@csus.edu

www.csus.edu/coe

Helpful Websites SACRAMENTO 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

Final Thought “The mediocre teacher tells. The good

teacher explains. The superior teacher

demonstrates. The great teacher

inspires.”

William Arthur Ward

Single Subject Clusters

North Area

• Center • Natomas • Roseville

Sac City

• Sacramento

BMED • Greater

Sacramento Area

2

Semester

(fall only)

Elk Grove

• Southwest Area

San Juan

• Northeast Area

3

Semester

(fall/spring)

**Not all clusters are offered every semester**

Single Subject Blended Program Options

A Blended Program Option is available for Math and Physical Education teaching

majors – Blended Program candidates are eligible for Subject Matter Programs

Blended Program candidate begin their pedagogical studies while completing

undergraduate degree requirements in Math/Kinesiology

Physical Education (Kinesiology) Requirements

(see Dr. Joan Neide, Program Advisor, for

additional specifics):

Second Semester Junior Class standing

Kinesiology Department Application

Math (Integrated Mathematics Major/Single Subject Credential Program)

Requirements (see Dr. Ed Shea, Program Advisor, for additional specifics):

Junior class standing

Math Department Application

Blended Candidates will work with their

program advisors to apply to the SS Credential

Program

Single Subject Teaching Majors

Art

English

Foreign Language

French

German

Spanish

Health Science

Math

Music

Physical Education

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Geo-science

Physics

Social Science

(includes History,

Government,

Anthropology,

etc.)

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

CSET You have met the subject matter requirement once you have passed all

subtests of your CSET (generally each subject has 3 subtests)

Math Candidates:

Foundational Level

Subtests I & II

up to Calculus

Full Authorization

Subtests I, II & III

includes calculus

and trigonometry

Science Candidates:

Foundational Level

Subtests I & II

middle school

Full Authorization

Subtests I, II & III

**Subtest III is in a

specific science

area

Specific Authorization

Subtests III & IV

**Subtests taken in

the same area