EDEL 108C Curriculum: Social Studies 3 EDEL 108D Curriculum: Mathematics 3 FIELD EXPERIENCE EDEL 143A* Field Practicum: Phase I // Pre-requisite: EDTE 262. Additional prerequisites are required for Intern candidates. 4 – 6** EDEL 143B* Field Practicum: Phase II // Prerequisite: EDEL 143A. 4 – 10** EDTE 260 Critical Perspectives on Schooling in a Pluralist Democracy 3 MASTERS CURRICULUM EDTE 250 Qualitative Research in Education 3 EDTE 298 EDTE 298 – Special Studies in Education (MA Project) Prerequisite: EDTE 250 3 *Spanish Bilingual students must enroll in specific sections of these courses that are taught in English and Spanish. ** Assigned units for field service may vary by program model. Note: 1. Only admitted to the MSCP may take courses in the Teacher Education Department. 2. All courses are offered in both fall and spring terms. Summer session course offerings are contingent upon enrollment, faculty availability and budget. Field Service Practicum (EDEL 143A and EDEL 143B) is not available in summer. 3. If you have taken a course outside SJSU that you feel is very similar to a course taught in our program, you may petition for a review of Course Equivalency. If the review is approved, you are waived from taking the course in our program. 4. Candidates must complete credential and Master’s Degree courses within seven years of their initial entry into the program. Candidates who extend their credential program beyond 5 years will need to retake the Multiple Subject CSET, RICA and/or update their Certificate of Clearance and TB Clearance to remain in or return to the credential program. Program Admission and Application Requirements Attend a General Advisement Session University Application Apply to the university via Cal State Apply (CSA): to the Graduate Admissions Applications link Apply as Multiple Subject credential candidate to Multiple Subject Credential Statement of Purpose is not required for CSA application. “submitted directly to the department” instead Be sure to meet the posted application and documentation due dates: Submit official transcripts of all colleges attended Candidates completing the final semester of their undergraduate programs are also encouraged to apply Candidates who have earned their degrees outside of the United States should follow the steps detailed in Appendix A. You may to the department and the university at the same time Teacher Education Department Application Application deadlines are posted on the
The candidate will have two opportunities to successfully complete either EDEL 143A or EDEL 143B. Candidates with two unsuccessful experiences in either EDEL 143A or EDEL 143B will be disqualified from the program. Subject Matter Competency Requirement Can be satisfied by either completing: 1) CSET Multiple Subject subtests I, II, and III may be taken individually on separate dates but all three subtests must be passed to verify competence. The Multiple Subject CSET is a computer-based exam, available Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) at most testing sites. Passing scores are valid for 10 years. SJSU or the Teacher Education department does not receive scores from any testing site. It is YOUR responsibility to submit a photocopy of your official scores to the Teacher Education Department. You can email scores to or include a copy in your initial MSCP department application. Test Preparation resources: Additional testing information about the CSET is available at:. CSET guides can be purchased at any bookstore and also available at libraries. Start a study group and study with other students who plan to enter the program. The LCOE Student Success Center at also provides testing resources. You may retake an exam if you do not pass, but must wait 45 days from your original test date to retake the exam. OR 2) Elementary Approved Subject Matter Preparation Program, in effect fall 2107, form provided and completed by Undergraduate Subject Matter Academic Advisor for the following subjects: Liberal Studies - Susan Verducci () Child & Adolescent Development - Toni Campbell () Social Science - Maria Alaniz () Environmental Studies - Lynne Trulio () and counter signed by the College of Education Credential Analyst. Applicants must submit passing CSET scores or the ESM Program Waiver in their MSCP/MA program application. Time Limit for Completing the Coursework All coursework required for MSCP must be completed within seven years preceding the application for the Preliminary Credential. This also applies to course transfers. If courses become outdated, a student may request a course revalidation. The Department Chair will review all course revalidation requests which will be approved on a case by case basis. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who did not complete their coursework within 10 years will need to retake all sections of the CSET to remain in/return to the program.
Appendix F Application Checklist Student ID:_______________ SJSU Graduate Admissions & Program Evaluations (GAPE) Requirements Date Completed 1 Submit University Application via . See page 5 for additional information. 2 TRANSCRIPTS - One set of official transcripts MUST be send directly to GAPE TEACHER EDUCATION APPLICATION FILE (#1-11 must be included in your application packet) YES NO 1 Application Checklist (this page): print and enclose a blank copy with your department application packet 2 Teacher Education Multiple Subject Credential/MA Program (MSCP/MA) Application Form (See Appendix G) (See Appendix G) 3 Resume 4 Statement of Purpose – “Why I Want to be a Teacher” (all candidates in English) 5 Second Statement of Purpose for Bilingual Authorization Spanish applicants (written in Spanish) 6 Letters of Recommendation 1 - Letters of Recommendation 2 - Letters of Recommendation 3 - 7 Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST, etc.) – Submit a photocopy of your passing scores. DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL COPY, KEEP ORIGINALS FOR YOUR RECORDS. 8 TRANSCRIPTS – ALL students, including SJSU students, MUST submit ONE set of unofficial transcripts of all colleges/universities attended in the Department Application Packet. Foreign Degree, (See Appendix A) 9 45 of Pre-Professional Experience See detailed instructions and document experience on the TE Pre-Professional Experience Verification Form (See Appendix H) 10 Subject Matter Competancy (either CSET or ESM Waiver) Submit a photocopy of passing scores or Waiver in in your department application packet. DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL COPY, KEEP ORIGINALS FOR YOUR RECORDS. 11 Certificate of Clearance - Copy must show issuance date. Instructions on how to obtain the certificate (See Appendix C)