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How do I start? What do I do first? |
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Attend a Single Subject Credential program overview. They are offered each week at various times and days. Go to web site http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/overviews.htm, or phone 714-278-3412, select any date that fits your schedule and attend. All your questions will be answered. |
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What will I learn at a Single Subject Credential program overview? |
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At the overview, you will learn – |
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- How the program is organized and what will be expected of you in the program.
- How and when to apply to both the university and the credential program.
- What prerequisite courses must be taken to be eligible for the program.
- What tests must be passed to be eligible for the program.
- Which advisor in your subject area you should contact and what they will do for you.
- What must be done to prove subject matter competence.
- How many recommendations and documented field experiences are required.
- Other program and state requirements – including fingerprints, CPR training, GPA, health.
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Who can I contact to ask questions? |
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Contact Kristen Shand, the Director of Admissions, either by phone (714-278-4582) or by email (kshand@fullerton.edu) or Christine Wyder (714-278-4028 or cwyder@fullerton.edu). You may also come to Room CP-540 in Collage Park to obtain information. |
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Where can I obtain online information about the credential program? |
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Two web sites are rich in CSUF credential information: Admissions to Teacher Education and Department of Secondary Education. The program is explained and the forms required to apply to the program can be downloaded. |
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I’m interested in completing coursework at the El Toro campus. Can I do this? |
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Sections of prerequisite courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters at the Irvine campus. For specific days and times, click on the Online Class Schedule and select Secondary Education. In addition, the Social Studies program offers a spring to fall program at the Irvine campus, and Foundational Level Mathematics program offers a fall to spring program. Contact the program advisors for more information. |
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What technology skills and hardware do I need to be successful in prerequisite and credential coursework? |
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There are significant requirements for technology hardware, software, infrastructure, and skills. Review the Technology Competency Policy for additional information. |
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Who else might be able to help me with my questions? |
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There are many faculty and staff who can assist you with specific questions. Review the Help List to see if a contact meets your needs. |
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| Admission Questions |
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What does the admissions process include? |
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Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program requires multiple steps. Review these steps at the Admissions Process Web site. |
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How do I apply to the university? |
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We recommend that you apply online at CSU Mentor. Apply as a post-baccalaureate student with your objective, single subject credential. Be sure to identify your content area. |
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What are the deadlines for university applications? |
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The deadline for fall or spring admissions varies from semester to semester based on enrollment fluctuations. We recommend that you apply early. |
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Do prerequisites and subject matter courses need to be completed before I apply to the university? |
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No. We recommend that you apply to the university and become a matriculated student so that you may save money on tuition costs while completing these courses. |
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How do I apply to the Single Subject Credential Program? |
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Applications to the Single Subject Credential Program are accepted in print only, and there are many different forms required. Download the application at Admission to Teacher Credentialing. |
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What are the deadlines for Single Subject Credential Program admissions? |
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Applications are due February 28 for Fall admissions; September 30 for Spring admissions. |
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Do prerequisite courses have to be completed before I can apply to the credential program? |
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Prerequisite courses do not need to be complete, but you will only be admitted conditionally until all prerequisites are successfully completed. |
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Does subject matter competence have to be completed before I can apply to the credential program? |
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Subject matter competence does not need to be completed before you submit your application, but you will only be admitted conditionally. You cannot begin the program until you have established subject matter competence because you will be student teaching in the first semester of the program. |
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| Prerequisites: Subject Matter Competency and CBEST Questions |
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What prerequisites are required for the Single Subject Credential Program? |
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There are 12 units of prerequisite coursework and an additional course is recommended as a prerequisite. In addition, candidates who hope to be admitted to the Professional Track must also complete an additional course. |
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- EDSC 304 Personal Proficiency in Educational Technologies for Secondary Teachers (Recommended)
- EDSC 310 The Teaching Experience
- EDSC 320 Adolescence and Education
- EDSC 330 Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools
- EDSC 340 Teaching Diverse Student Populations in Secondary Schools
- EDSC 400 Instructional Methods for Secondary Internship Candidates (Required prerequisite for Professional Track Externs)
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Where can I find class offerings and times and locations of classes? |
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You may purchase a Class Schedule booklet at the Titan bookstore on campus or click on the Online Class Schedule and select Secondary Education. All the program prerequisites are listed with time, days, location, and instructor. |
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If I have taken education courses at another university, how can I find out if they are equivalent to Single Subject Credential Program prerequisites? |
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To find out if coursework competed at another university will meet our prerequisites, submit a Course Equivalency Petition as directed. Be aware that catalog descriptions must be equivalent. Allow four weeks for this process. |
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How do I establish subject matter competence? |
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There are several options for establishing subject matter expertise, namely, completing a Subject Matter Preparation Program or passing the appropriate CSETS for your content area. Details on each the requirements for each content area are available on the Single Subject Credential Program Web site. |
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Where can I obtain test bulletins (CBEST, CSET) and other materials? |
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Room CP-540 (College Park) has all the necessary bulletins and forms. |
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Where can I find online information on the Subject Matter Preparation Program for my content area? |
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Click on the Center for Careers in Teaching Subject Matter Preparation Programs page. |
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Where can I obtain online information on the CBEST and CSETs? |
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Program information, including testing requirements, up-to-date registration information, how to prepare for the test, and how to obtain your unofficial test results online is available at the California Basic Educational Skills Test Web site and at the California Subject Examinations for Teachers Web site. |
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How long will it take me to get a credential? |
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There are several steps and each of these may take some time: |
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- Meet subject matter competency through a Subject Matter Preparation Program or successful passage of the CSETs for your content area.
- Complete Single Subject Credential Program prerequisites.
- Apply and be admitted to California State University, Fullerton as a post-baccalaureate student with a single subject credential objective.
- Apply and be accepted to the Single Subject Credential Program.
- Complete the Single Subject Credential Program (a two semester program of 34-40 units).
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Where can I find the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook and Forms? |
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Click on the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook and Forms. |
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How will my student teaching placement be determined? |
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Click on the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook and Forms and review Chapter 3. |
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What are Master Teacher roles and responsibilities? |
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Click on the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook and Forms and review Chapter 3. |
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How much will time will the credential program take? |
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Click on the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook and Forms and review Chapters 1, 2, and 4. |
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What are the requirements for proficiency in written and spoken English? |
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Click on the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook and Forms and review Chapter 5, Policy 2. |
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What are my professional, legal, and ethical obligations while completing prerequisite and credential coursework and fieldwork? |
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Click on the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook and Forms and review Chapter 5. |
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How can I earn my credential while teaching full time? |
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This option is called the Internship Program/Professional Track. Click on the link for information on this option. |
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I’ve heard that your program utilizes a Professional Development District model. What is that and how will it benefit me? |
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Reflecting the complex contexts of the secondary classroom and modeling a learning community where learning is interactive and dynamic, Single Subject candidates are divided into Professional Development Districts. Learn more about this dynamic model on the Professional Development District Web site. |
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I understand that candidates in your program are required to complete the Teaching Performance Assessment. What is that? |
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The Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) is a state-wide standardized performance assessment for teacher candidates. This assessment is designed to give pre-service teachers the opportunity to develop, refine, and demonstrate their teaching knowledge, skills, and abilities during their teacher preparation program. Visit the TPA Web Site. |
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I earned my Single Subject Credential from California State University, Fullerton some years ago, and now I want to complete my CLAD Certificate. What should I do? |
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There is a series of four courses that must be successfully completed. These courses and additional information is provided on the CLAD Certificate Program Web site. Course numbers and names have changed, but they still count towards the CLAD Certificate. |
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- EDSC 440R is now EDSC 330
- EDSC 440M is now EDSC 340
- EDSC 440C/540C is now EDSC 410
- EDSC 540D is now EDSC 540
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I already have a Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential and want a second authorization. What do I do? |
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There are a variety of options for expanding your teaching capacity. Find out more at the Increasing Your Teaching Capacity Web site. |
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Can I earn a Masters degree while I earn my credential? |
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No. Our graduate degrees are designed for practicing teachers, and a credential is one of the requirements for admission. Learn more about Secondary Education Graduate Programs, including our new online hybrid model. |
