TEACHER
PREPARATION
PROGRAM
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Interview
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CHECKLIST
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• Statement of Purpose #1
• Please address the reasons behind your decision to
become an educator and challenges you believe are
important to the eld of education (150 words).
• Statement of Purpose #2
• Refer to the list below of Professional Dispositions
and select two or three dispositions that you
possess; describe how these dispositions make you
a strong candidate for the teaching profession
(200 words).
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Reective Practitioner
• Professional Ethics
• Valuing Diversity
• Life-long Learning
• Social Justice and Equity
• Baccalaureate Degree in any eld
• Three letters of recommendation
• At least one letter must be from a previous
college or university instructor.
(If it has been more than ve years since you
completed your bachelor’s degree, you may
petition to use an employer reference in
place of the instructor reference.)
• The letters should speak to
(a) your academic potential
(b) your ability to work with children or youth
(c) your tness for the professional environment
of teaching
• Certificate of Clearance issued by the CTC
• Basic Skills Test Requirement
You can complete one of the following options to complete
the Basic Skills Test Requirement:
• Passage of CBEST
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• Passage of basic skills examination from another state
• Passage of CSET 142 (this option is for multiple subject
candidates only)
• Passing scores set for SAT exam (500 for English and
550 for Math)
• Passing scores set for ACT exam (22 for English and 23
for Math)
• A 3 or above in an approved AP English and
AP Math exam
Parts of dierent options may not be combined to meet the
Basic Skills Requirement.
• Subject Matter Competency
• CSET passing score report in all required subtests for the
credential type.
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• Ocial institutional verication of completed Subject
Matter Preparation Program (SMPP). SMPP is
completed at the undergraduate level at an approved
institution.
Passage of all three CSET subtests is required for full admission to the
program. If you have only passed one or two of the subtests, a provi-
sional admission may be granted but you must then provide evidence
of passing all subtests three weeks prior to the start of the term.
• Pre-program Field Experience
(You must submit a completed verication packet.)
• Interview with the Program Director
ADMISSION CRITERIA
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Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements to be formally recommended by the
TPP’s Credential Analyst to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Five-Year
Preliminary Teaching Credential:
• Satisfy Teacher Preparation Program Admissions Criteria.
• Complete the Teacher Preparation Program, including successful student teaching.
• Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA). Visit the Commission’s
website or the Evaluation Systems, Pearson website at
http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com for more information. (Multiple Subject candidates only)
• Complete a course (two semester units or three quarter units) in the provisions and
principles of the U.S. Constitution or pass an examination given by a
regionally-accredited college or university.
• Complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that covers infant, child,
and adult CPR skills.
• Pass the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Instructional Cycle
1: Learning About Students and Planning Instruction and Instructional Cycle 2:
Assessment-Driven Instruction.
Individuals who complete a teacher preparation program and receive a ve-year preliminary
credential must earn a clear credential by completing a Commission-approved Teacher Induction
Program (typically housed within a school district or county oce of education) and submitting
their application for the clear credential through the Induction Program sponsor.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
EDUC X301: Foundations of Education
EDUC X302: Teaching Practicum
EDUC X303: Clinical Practice 1
EDUC X304: Clinical Practice 2
EDUC X305: Clinical Practice 3
EDUC X311: Diverse Students - Inclusive Instruction
OR
NSED 120: Classroom Interactions
EDUC X312 OR NSED 100*: Project-Based
Instruction
EDUC X401: Learning, Cognition and Instruction
EDUC X408: Integrated Physical
Science, Math and Scientific Literacy
EDUC X409: Integrated Earth and Space Sciences,
Math and Digital Literacy
EDUC X410: Integrated Life Sciences, Math
and Health Literacy
EDUC X424: Integrated Humanities and
Visual Literacy
EDUC X425: Integrated Humanities and
Cultural Literacy
EDUC X426: Integrated Humanities and
Global Literacy
MULTIPLE SUBJECT (ELEMENTARY)
GRADES TK - 6
SINGLE SUBJECT (MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL)
GRADES 7-12
EDUC X301: Foundations of Education
EDUC X302: Teaching Practicum
EDUC X303: Clinical Practice 1
EDUC X304: Clinical Practice 2
EDUC X305: Clinical Practice 3
EDUC X311: Diverse Students - Inclusive Instruction
OR
NSED 120: Classroom Interactions
EDUC X312 or NSED 100*: Project-Based
Instruction
EDUC X401: Learning, Cognition and Instruction
EDUC X313: Technology Supported Project Based Learning
OR
NSED 130: Technology in Education
EDUC X314: Secondary Reading for
Understanding
EDUC X315: Single Subject Methods - English
EDUC X316: Single Subject Methods - History
EDUC X317: Single Subject Methods - Math
EDUC X318: Single Subject Methods - Science
EDUC X400 OR NSED 150: Research Methods in Education
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*NSED 100, 120, 130 and 150 are oered through the UC Merced School of Natural Sciences as part of the Natural Science Education
minor.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHER : PIP/STSP/INTERN PATHWAYS
(Already hired by a District)
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL
COURSE OF STUDY
Middle and High School Grades 7 – 12
EDUC X400: Research Methods in Education
(3 units)
EDUC X401: Learning, Cognition & Instruction
(3 units)
EDUC X301: Foundations of Education
(3 units)
EDUC X311: Diverse Students; Inclusive Instruction
(3 units)
EDUC X312: Project-Based Instruction and Assessment
(3 units)
EDUC X313: Technology Supported Project-Based Learning
(3 units)
EDUC X314: Single Subject Reading for Understanding
(3 units)
Choose appropriate Subject Area
EDUC X315: Secondary Teaching Methods – English
EDUC X316: Secondary Teaching Methods – History
EDUC X317: Secondary Teaching Methods – Math
EDUC X318: Secondary Teaching Methods – Science
(3 units)
EDUC X302: Teaching Practicum
(3 units)
EDUC X305: Clinical Practice III, Solo Teaching/Intern
Teaching
(4 units; S/U)
THESE TWO ARE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL
Admission Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(unocial transcripts from all institutions)
Basic Skills Test Passing Score (CBEST, SAT, or ACT)
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose (Respond to two prompts)
CTC Certicate of Clearance (or Sub Permit)
Pre-program Field Experience
Advising Interview
Requirements to be recommended to CTC
for Preliminary Single Subject Credential
Ocial transcripts from all post-secondary Institutions
All coursework completed with a B- or better
Subject Matter Competency (CSET or Waiver) completed
CalTPA Cycles 1 and 2 completed
Current CPR
Constitution course or exam completed
Total Program: 31 semester units
$450/semester Unit
Total Tuition $13,950*
Federal and State Financial Aid available for those who qualify.
This includes Cal grants; Pell grant; TEACH grant**; and loans.
*Candidate may apply for Equivalencies for previous coursework if taken within the past ve years and grade was a B- or higher
**TEACH grant requires a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and full-time student status
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MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHER : PIP/STSP/INTERN PATHWAYS
(Already hired by a District)
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL
COURSE OF STUDY
Grades TK-6
EDUC X401: Learning, Cognition & Instruction
(3 units)
EDUC X301: Foundations of Education
(3 units)
EDUC X311: Diverse Students; Inclusive Instruction
(3 units)
EDUC X312: Project-Based Instruction and Assessment
(3 units)
EDUC X408: Integrated Physical Science, Math and
Scientic Literacy
(3 units)
EDUC X409: Integrated Earth and Space Science, Math and
Digital Literacy
(3 units)
EDUC X410: Integrated Life Science, Math and Health Literacy
(3 units)
EDUC X424 : Integrated Humanities and Visual Literacy
(3 units)
EDUC X425 : Integrated Humanities and Cultural Literacy
(3 units)
EDUC X426 : Integrated Humanities and Global Literacy
(3 units)
EDUC X302: Teaching Practicum
(3 units)
EDUC X305: Clinical Practice III, Solo Teaching/Intern Teaching
(4 units; S/U)
THESE TWO ARE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(unocial transcripts from all institutions)
• Basic Skills Test Passing Score (CBEST, SAT, or ACT)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (Respond to two prompts)
• CTC Certicate of Clearance (or Sub Permit)
• Pre-program Field Experience
• Advising Interview
Requirements to be recommended to CTC
for Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
• Ocial transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions
• All coursework completed with a B- or better
• Subject Matter Competency (CSET or Waiver)
completed
• CalTPA Cycles 1 and 2 completed
• RICA exam completed
• Current CPR
• Constitution course or exam completed
Total Program: 37 semester units
$450/semester Unit
Total Tuition $16,650*
Federal and State Financial Aid available for those who qualify.
This includes Cal grants; Pell grant; TEACH grant**; and loans.
*Candidate may apply for Equivalencies for previous coursework if taken within the past ve years and grade was a B- or higher
**TEACH grant requires a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and full-time student status
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MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL
Admission Requirements
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COURSE LIST
Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X301
Foundations
of Education
3 Required - Both
Tracks
EDUC X301 considers the implications of historical
and contemporary American social issues on child
and adolescent learning. The course will emphasize
K-12 education in diverse contexts, with a focus on
poverty, stereotype threat, and immigration. Edu-
cation policy will be critically evaluated in terms of
student retention and success. The course will re-
quire candidates to integrate content into a personal
philosophy of education and teaching.
EDUC
X302
Teaching
Practicum
3 Required - Both
Tracks
EDUC X302 provides candidates the opportunity to
synthesize the theoretical and practical learning in
the Teacher Preparation Program and work towards
mastery of the Teaching Performance Expectations
(TPEs). Mastery is framed as goal-oriented expertise
capable of empowering diverse students and K-12
classroom communities.
EDUC
X303
Clinical
Practice 1
4 Required - Both
Tracks
EDUC X303: Clinical Practice 1 is a developmental
sequential set of activities that afford the candidate
the opportunity to integrate and apply theoretical
and pedagogical coursework and reflect on the
Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs). The
candidate is supervised by district employees and
individuals in the teacher preparation program who
provide formative and timely performance feedback.
The clinical sites (schools), Cooperating Teachers
(district-employed supervisors) and University
Mentors (program supervisors) are chosen based
on criteria outlined by the CTC. This course is taken
concurrently with EDUC X301.
EDUC
X304
Clinical
Practice 2
5 Required - Both
Tracks
EDUC X304, Clinical Practice 2, is a developmental
sequential set of activities that afford the candidate
the opportunity to integrate and apply theoretical
and pedagogical coursework and reflect on the
Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs). The
candidate is supervised by district employees and
individuals in the Teacher Preparation Program who
provide formative and timely performance feedback.
The clinical sites (schools), Cooperating Teachers
(district-employed supervisors) and University
Mentors (program supervisors) are chosen based
on criteria outlined by the CTC. This course is taken
concurrently with EDUC X302.
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REQUIRED COURSES AND UNITS
The Multiple Subject Credential (MSC) track is a maximum of 42 units, depending on previous coursework and eldwork.
The Single Subject Credential (SSC) track is a maximum of 37 units, depending on previous coursework and experience.
Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X305
Clinical
Practice 3
4 Required - Both
Tracks
EDUC X305, Clinical Practice 3, is the final set of
activities where the candidate integrates and applies
theoretical and pedagogical coursework and reflects
on the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) as
the Solo or Co-Teacher. The candidate is supervised
by district employees and individuals in the teacher
preparation program who provide formative and timely
performance feedback. The clinical sites (schools), Co-
operating Teachers (district-employed supervisors) and
University Mentors (program supervisors) are chosen
based on criteria outlined by the CTC. This course is
taken concurrently with EDUC X302.
EDUC
X311
or
NSED
120
Diverse
Students
– Inclusive
Instruction
Classroom
Interactions
in Science and
Mathematics;
A Focus on
Equity in Ur-
ban and Rural
Schools
3
4
Required - Both
Tracks
EDUC X311 introduces candidates to the philosophy
and history of educating diverse student populations,
best practice, and differentiated instruction for diverse
learners in the general education classroom. Candi-
dates will learn how to take advantage of and build
upon the variety of cultural knowledge and resources
they and their students bring to school.
NSED 120 serves as an introduction to the education-
al aspects in a multicultural and multilingual diverse
society. This course continues the process of preparing
students to teach mathematics and science in middle
and secondary settings by providing opportunities to
evaluate challenges they face in instructional settings.
We focus on students coming from a diverse society
with different culture and linguistic background. We
will explore frameworks for thinking about equity
issues in the classroom and beyond school settings,
learn strategies for teaching students of diverse cul-
tural and linguistic backgrounds, and reflect on how
the interplay among teachers, students, and academic
content enable students to develop a deep conceptual
understanding of the subject matter. Classroom Inter-
actions is a course that typically is a pre-requisite to an
accredited teacher credential program.
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Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X312
or
NSED
100
Project-Based
Instruction and
Assessment
Project Based
Instruction –
Assessment
and Manage-
ment
3
4
Required - Both
Tracks
EDUC X312 provides candidates the opportunity to
synthesize the theoretical and practical learning in
the Teacher Preparation Program and work towards
mastery of the Teaching Performance Expectations
(TPEs). Mastery is framed as goal-oriented expertise
capable of empowering diverse students and K-12
classroom communities.
NSED 100, Project-Based Instruction, is a required
course for the NSED Minor in Education. With prac-
tical down-to-earth information, the course prepares
students how to organize an appropriate classroom
and how to plan units and lesson plans. Students will
gain knowledge of classroom management strategies.
A special focus will be on the techniques necessary to
effectively teach students with diverse multicultural
and multilingual backgrounds. By the completion of
NSED 100, students will have a portfolio with content
important for admission into a credentialing program,
including, but not limited to, lesson plans, unit plans,
and classroom discipline plans.
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Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X313
Or
NSED
130
Technology
Supported
Project Based
Learning
Technology in
Education
3
3
Required - SSC
Track Only
EDUC X313 integrates Project Based Learning (PBL)
with national classroom technology standards from
the International Society for Technology in Educa-
tion (ISTE). Candidates will learn how to design and
implement PBL lessons for TK-12 classrooms which
align with ISTE standards. The course will emphasize
hands-on, project-based learning using current educa-
tional technologies. Candidates will become technol-
ogy facilitators, nurturing a classroom culture which
emphasizes cross-cutting digital literacy.
NSED 130 is a course for students interested in
careers in education, particularly for those planning
to teach in elementary, middle or high schools in
California. This course will help students gain ex-
perience using digital learning tools and explore
thoughtful and innovative ways to integrate technol-
ogy into the classroom. Students will explore current
educational technology advances as well as strategies
for the effective integration of technology in the K-12
classroom focusing on how technology can be used to
support student mastery of the Common Core State
Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
Throughout this course, students will experience and
design technology integrated lessons in the science
and mathematics classrooms, create and maintain
an educational blog and design a classroom website.
Students will also learn how to model and promote
digital citizenship and responsibility.
EDUC
X314
Secondary
Reading for
Understanding
3 Required - SSC
Track Only
EDUC X314 provides candidates the opportunity to
experience the reading process from a student point
of view, and combines that with targeted planning
opportunities for real world application. The course
will focus on reading as a social, metacognitive
process, one that students can take ownership of for
themselves, and one that teachers should continue to
model for them throughout the school year.
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Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X315
Single Subject
Methods -
English
3 Required - SSC
Track Only
EDUC X315 focuses on the examination of curricu-
lum, pedagogy, and strategies that make English and
language arts (ELA) learning available to all students,
how students develop deep understanding in ELA and
how assessments help guide meaningful instructional
practices. Learning is framed as goal-oriented exper-
tise capable of empowering diverse students and K-12
classroom communities.
EDUC
X316
Single Subject
Methods -
History
3 Required - SSC
Track Only
EDUC X316 focuses on the examination of curriculum,
pedagogy, and strategies that make history and social
science (HSS) learning available to all students, how
students develop deep understanding in HSS and
how assessments help guide meaningful instructional
practices. Learning is framed as goal-oriented exper-
tise capable of empowering diverse students and K-12
classroom communities.
EDUC
X317
Single Subject
Methods -
Math
3 Required - SSC
Track Only
EDUC X317 focuses on the examination of curricu-
lum, pedagogy, and strategies that make mathemat-
ics learning available to all students, how students
develop a deep understanding of mathematics and
how assessments help guide meaningful instructional
practices. Learning is framed as goal-oriented exper-
tise capable of empowering diverse students and K-12
classroom communities.
EDUC
X318
Single Subject
Methods -
Science
3 Required - SSC
Track Only
EDUC X318 focuses on the examination of curriculum,
pedagogy, and strategies that make science learning
available to all students, how students develop deep
understanding in science and how assessments help
guide meaningful instructional practices. Learning is
framed as goal-oriented expertise capable of empow-
ering diverse students and K-12 classroom communi-
ties.
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Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X400
or
NSED
150
Research
Methods in
Education
Research
Methods in
Education
3
4
Required - SSC
Track Only
EDUC X400 covers applied research methods
relevant to TK-12 student educational success. The
course will emphasize hands-on, project-based
learning using current software packages for basic
quantitative survey (i.e., Qualtrics), qualitative
interview/focus group (i.e., Dedoose), and discourse
analysis (i.e., coh-metrix). Candidates will learn the
Belmont Report, Common Rule, and federal policies
governing research with vulnerable human popula-
tions such as children and adolescents.
Instructional decisions are a crucial part of the
day-to-day teaching and learning in classrooms. A
successful and effective teacher is one who makes
those decisions informed by the needs of his/
her students, identified student learning goals
and objectives, and current research on teaching
and learning. Within this backdrop, the purpose of
this course is to help educators develop the skills
required to conduct research in classrooms and/
or other learning environments (i.e., after school
programs, tutorials, etc.).
EDUC
X401
Learning,
Cognition and
Instruction
3 Required – Both
Tracks
EDUC X401 considers child and adolescent learning
in cognitive, developmental, linguistic, and socio-cul-
tural relief. Readings, simulations, and activities
explore the instructional utility of course content
through developmental neuroscience, social neu-
roscience, and classic learning theories. Learning
is framed as goal-oriented expertise capable of
empowering diverse students and K-12 classroom
communities.
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Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X408
Integrated
Physical
Science, Math
and Scientific
Literacy
3 Required - MSC
Track Only
EDUC X408 provides an integrated approach to
Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Scientific
Literacy inclusive of effective pedagogy. The focus
is to examine and understand the curriculum and
strategies that make science and mathematics learn-
ing available to all children, how children develop
science and mathematics understanding and how
assessments help guide meaningful instructional
practices. Learning is framed as goal-oriented ex-
pertise capable of empowering diverse students and
K-12 classroom communities.
EDUC
X409
Integrated
Earth and
Space Scienc-
es, Math and
Digital Literacy
3 Required - MSC
Track Only
EDUC X409 provides an integrated approach to
Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics and Digital
Literacy inclusive of effective pedagogy. The focus
is to examine and understand the curriculum and
strategies that make science and mathematics learn-
ing available to all children, how children develop
science and mathematics understanding and how
assessments help guide meaningful instructional
practices. Learning is framed as goal-oriented ex-
pertise capable of empowering diverse students and
K-12 classroom communities.
EDUC
X410
Integrated Life
Sciences, Math
and Health
Literacy
3 Required - MSC
Track Only
EDUC X410 provides an integrated approach to Life
Sciences, Mathematics and Health Literacy inclusive
of effective pedagogy. The focus is to examine and
understand the curriculum and strategies that make
science and mathematics learning available to all
children, how children develop science and math-
ematics understanding and how assessments help
guide meaningful instructional practices. Learning
is framed as goal-oriented expertise capable of
empowering diverse students and K-12 classroom
communities.
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Course Title Units Requirement Description
EDUC
X424
Integrated
Humanities
and Visual
Literacy
3 Required - MSC
Track Only
EDUC X424 provides an integrated approach to the
Humanities and Visual Literacy. The course will explore
the meaning of literacy beyond written text to include
the interpretation, negotiation, and meaning formation
of images. Visual literacy will also include the ability
to learn and express oneself through visual represen-
tation. The visual and performing arts will be explored
as a means for students to express themselves through
dance, music, theater, and visual arts. The course will
provide an opportunity for educators to develop new
teaching strategies and curriculum focused on the
incorporation of visual literacy in a variety of content
areas.
EDUC
X425
Integrated
Humanities
and Cultural
Literacy
3 Required - MSC
Track Only
EDUC X425 provides an integrated approach to the
Humanities and Cultural Literacy. The course will
explore the meaning of literacy beyond written text to
include cultural literacy, which is the knowledge and
understanding of history, contributions, and perspec-
tives of different cultural groups. The purpose of this
course is to engage in a dialogue about the common
cultural vocabulary needed by literate citizens in our
diverse society and the role that schools should play in
teaching this to our students. The course will provide
an opportunity for educators to develop new teaching
strategies and curriculum focused on the incorporation
of cultural literacy in a variety of content areas.
EDUC
X426
Integrated
Humanities
and Global
Literacy
3 Required - MSC
Track Only
EDUC X426 provides an integrated approach to the
humanities and global literacy. The course will explore
the meaning of literacy beyond written text to include
the knowledge and understanding of how the world
is organized and interconnected. Course participants
will learn strategies to integrate across the humanities
to foster opportunities for students to understand
the connection between their lives and global issues.
Course participants will also learn how to develop in
their students a sense of responsibility and empow-
erment to effect positive change will working collab-
oratively with people of diverse cultures. The course
will provide an opportunity for educators to develop
new teaching strategies and curriculum focused on the
incorporation of global literacy in a variety of content
areas.
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