Motion: to approve the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Passed at the December 5, 2001 meeting of the Academic Senate

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been taken, it must have been ~leted within five(5) years prior to beginning the program.

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Language and Social ContextLearning theory and development applied inmulticultural education contexUEquity, Diversity and Foundations of

Schoolingmdividuals with Disabilities in Society

This program specifically prepares teachers for the diversity oflanguages and cultures often encountered in California's publicclassrooms. The program prepares candidates to address theneeds of students who speak English as a native language and/oras a second language in the elementary school setting.

An underlying principle of the program is the belief that allchildren (regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability oreconomic status) are capable of learning. Emphasis is placedon the K-8 student as actively engaged in his/her learning.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:Multiple Subject Credential

CONTACT INFORMATIONProgram Coordinators: Ullian Vega-Castaneda, Professor ofElementary Education or Joan Karp, Professor of SpecialEducationPhone: (80s) 437-8872 (805) 437-8871. Fax: (805) 437-8864Web Page: httD://www.csuci.eduEmail: LilIian.Castaneda(@csuci.edu. Joan.Karp@csuci.edu

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE MULTIPLESUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL PROGRAM)

I. U.S. Constitution. Knowledge of the U.S. Constitutiondemonstrated by co~letion of a two semester-units of acollege level course or college-level examination.

2. Grade Point Average. A student must have a cumllative~e point average (GPA) of 2.75 to be accepted into theMultiple Subject credential program offered at CSUCI. Ifyou do not have the required GPA, conditional admissionmay be available on a limited basis.

3. Health Oearance. Tuberculin clearance is required. Thetuberculin cl~ce is valid for four (4) years and must bevalid through student teaching. The tuberculin clearancenmy be co~leted at a private physician's office, dieCounty Health Department, or the CSUCI Student HealthCenter.

4. Certificate of Oearance. Students must possess or applyfor a valid Certificate of C1eaIWIce as part of admission tothe Teaching Credential Program. A copy of an emergencycredential satisfies the clearance requ~ment

5. Two Sets of Official Transcripts. One official set oftranscripts from each of the colleges or universitiesattended must be mailed directly to the CSU ChannelIslands Office of Admissions, and one official set oftranscripts must be submitted to the Education ProgramStudent Services Center with the program application.

6. Two Lelters of Recommendation. Two letters of .recorrunendation from faculty, employers, and/or otherswho ~ knowledgeable about the student's personalqUalities and potential to work with children must besubmitted with the program application.

7. Interview. An interview conducted by an EducationProgram Admissions Committee

8. At least 45 hours documented field experience in a K-8classroom or a documented field experience deemed

equivalent9. Bachelor 's Degree. A bachelor's degree or all

undergniduate academic subjects must be satisfied to\vard abachelor's degree before entering a teacher educationprogram. A bachelor's degree is a requirement for teacher

certification.10. Writing Sample. Writing s~les ~ required as part of the

application process.Please Note: The California Convmssion on TeacherCredentialing requires passing the Reading blstructionCompetence Assessment (RICA) for the initial issuance of aMultiple Subject Credential. RICA consists of passing one oftwo co~onents, either a comprehensive examination or aperformance assessment The Assessment CBDnot be takenuntil completion of the Uteracy I and Literacy n courses in

tbe credential program.

The following are admission requirements to the Multiple SubjectTeaching Credential Program.

Application. Application to both the University and theEducation Program Area.

CBEST Examination. Students nUlst take the California BasicEducational Skills Test (CBEST) prior to admissionto the Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Program.Students are urged to take this examination at theearliest possible time after deciding to pursue ateaching credential. CBEST must be passed bef~certification or intern teaching.

Subject Matter ~aratioo. The CSU Cbannellslands LiberalStudies Option 3 - Teaching and Learning bestprepares students for the subject matter knowledgeand skills required for the Multiple Subject TeachingCredential Program. Prior to admission to the CSU

Cbannellslands Multiple Subject TeachingCredential Program, students may also ~Iete astate-approved subject matter program from othercolleges or universities. Students who have not~Ieted a state-approved subject matter programmust take the Multiple Subjects Assessment forTeachers (MSA 1) prior to admissions to theMulfiple Subject Credential Program. Theexamination includes Content Knowledge andContent Area Exercises. The MSA T examinationresults are valid for five years ftom the date ofpassing and nUlst be valid upon final co~letion ofthe program.

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FULL-nME MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIALPROGRAM (36 units)

Course Seq~Sununer, Winter OT spring:EDUCS20 Observing and Guiding Behavior inMultiiingual/Multicultural and mclusive Classroo~ .'...

Prerequisite Courses in Education (12 units). If taken at CSUCbannellslands, the-course must be completedwithin seven (7) years prior to beginning theprogram- With a grade of"C" or better. Iranequivalent course at another college or university bas

The Multiple Subject Credential Program prepares teachers toworlc. with students in grades K-8 willi responsibility for allsubject areas in a self-contained classroom. Multiple SubjectCredential Teacllcrs rIK)St often teach in preschool andelementary school classrooms.

First Semester

ROMS 522 Literacy 1 Multicultu~l/Multilingual EDMS 526 Modern Methods in Mathematics Teaching.

ROMS 527 History, Social Studies and Integrated Arts..

EDUC 560 Fieldwork/Student Teaching

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P ART-TIME MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIALPROGRAM (36 units)Summer. winter or spring:EDUC 520 ObselVing and Guiding Behavior inMultilingual/Multicultural and Inclusive Classrooms """"

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First SemesterEDMS 522 Literacy 1 Multicultural/Multilingual EDMS 526 Modem Methods in Mathematics Teaching.

EDUC 512 Equity, Diversity and Foundationsof Schooling (3)Three hours class time per week.

Principles of effectively teaching students fromdiverse language, historical, and culturalbackgrounds. Includes, skills and abilities andcommunity values. Focus on the major culturaland ethnic groups. Attention to ways ofrecognizing and minimizing bias in theclassroom and ways to create equitableclassroom community that emphasize thephysical, social, emotional and intellectual safetyof all students. Includes study of gender bias,diverse students, families, schools andcommunities and the candidate's self-examination of his/her stated and impliedbeliefs, attitudes and expectations related tothese areas of diversity.

SecondSemcsterEDMS 527 History, Social Studies and bttegrated Arts.£OMS 523 Literacy 2 Multicultural/MultilinguaL

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ThirdSernesterEOMS 529 Science, Health and PE ,.

Fourth Semester

EDUC 560 FieJdwork/Student Teaching EDUC 56J FieJdwork/Student Teaching EDUC 561 Student Teaching Seminar .5

.9EDUC 520 Observing and Guiding Behaviorin Multilingual/Multicultural and InclusiveClassrooms (Includes Fieldwork Component(3)Three hours class time per week.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program. Studentsmust register for at least one unit of FieldExperience concurrent with this course.

COURSE LiST:EDUC 510 Learning Theory and DevelopmentApplied in Multicultural Education Contexts(3)Three hours class time per weekand Participation/observation in the publicschools.

Through this course students observe children'sbehavior in multilingual/multicultural andinclusive classrooms, learn and applyassessment principles and tools; learn how toguide children's social behavior; aridcommunicate with families. Students learn howto organize and write plans forinstruction.

EDMS 522 Literacy I/Multicultural-Multilingual (3)Three hours class time per week.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program. Studentsmust register for at least one unit of FieldExperience concurrent with this course.

Introduction to psychology of learning andinstruction. Major concepts, principles, theoriesand research related to child and adolescentdevelopment; human learning; the cogni1ive,linguistic, social, emotional and physicaldevelopment. Candidates begin to use thisknowledge to create learning opportunities thatsupport student development, motivation andlearning in a social, cultural, and historicalcontext. Includes learning theories and theirapplication to educational practice inmulticultural and multilingual classroom settings.

Includes developmental theory and practice ofthe reading and writing process across thegrade levels. Includes study skills. Foundationsof reading and writing theory and practice forstudents who speak English as a first or second

Focuses on curriculum for the History and SocialSciences and Arts as delineated by theCalifornia Content Area Standards and theCurriculum Frameworks. Includes curriculumdevelopment, methods, techniques, planningand assessment in the social studies andintegrated arts. Needs of English LanguageLearners and exceptional children, technologyfor teaching and learning is integrated.

language. Teaching reading ~nd writing to nativeEnglish speakers and English LanguageLearners in English Only, Multilingual andBilingual contexts. Needs of English LanguageLearners and exceptional children, technologyfor teaching and learning is integrated.

EDMS 523 Literacy II/Multicultural-Multilingual (4)Four hours class time per week.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program. Studentsmust register for at least one unit of FieldExperience concurrent with this course.

EDMS 529 Science, Health and PhysicalEducation( 4)Four hours class time per week.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program. Studentsmust register for at least one unit of FieldExperience concurrent with this course.

Includes differentiated instruction andscaffolding for English language learners,special education (including gifted) and Englishonly students. Focus on reading and writingskills across the content areas and Literaturebased instruction for native English speakersand English Language Learners in English Only,Multilingual and Bilingual contexts. Needs ofEnglish Language Learners and exceptionalchildren, technology for teaching and learning isintegrated.

Through this course students learn and applyrecommended methods for teaching physical,life and earth science. health and physicaleducation to students (K-8) based on researchand theory. Students reflect upon their personald.evelopment and abilities to integrate theory andpractice in science. health and physicaleducation with other subject areas. Needs ofEnglish Language Learners and exceptionalchildren, technology for teaching and learning isintegrated.

EDMS 526 Modern Methods in MathematicsTeaching (3)Three hours class time per week.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program. Studentsmust register for at least one unit of FieldExperience concurrent with this course.

EDUC 560 Fieldwork/Student Teaching (1-9)Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program.

Observation and- teaching in selected schoorsunder the supervision of classroom teacher andUniversity supervisor, with a student teachingseminar.

Students learn to apply techniques andmaterials to teaching mathematics in elementaryand middle schools. Special attention will begiven to mathematical reasoning, problemsolving skills, multiple representations andapproaches including verbal, symbolic, graphic.Modem methods, including mathematicalmodeling, use of new technology and modemeducational software will be stressed. Needs ofEnglish Language Learners and exceptionalchildren, technology for teaching and learning isintegrated.

EDUC 561 Student Teaching Seminar (1)Weekly Meetings to discuss observations andteaching practice during the student teachingexperience.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program.

Discussion- and seminar with UniversitySupervisor to discuss practical issues relevant tothe student teaching experience.

EDMS 527 History and Social Studies andIntegrated Arts (4)Four hours class time per week.Prerequisite: Must be offICially admitted to theMultiple Subject Credential Program. Studentsmust register for at least one unit of FieldExperience concurrent with this course.

Education - Multiple Subject Credential

EDUC 510 Learning Theory and Development Applied in MulticulturalEducation Contexts (3)Three hours class time per week and participation/observation in the publicschools.Introduction to psychology of learning and instruction. Major concepts,principles, theories and research related to child and adolescent development;human learning; the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physicaldevelopment. Candidates begin to use this knowledge to create -learningopportunities that support student development, motivation and learning in asocial, cultural, and historical context. Includes learning theories andtheir application to educational practice in multicultural and multilingualclassroom settings.

EDUC 512 Equity, Diversity and Foundations of Schooling (3)Three hours class time per week.Principles of effectively teaching students from diverse language, historical, andcultural backgrounds. Includes, skills and abilities and community values.Focus on the major cultural and ethnic groups. Attention to ways of recognizingand minimizing bias in the classroom and ways to create equitable classroomcommunity that emphasize the physical, social, emotional and intellectual safetyof all students. Includes study of gender bias, diverse students, families, schoolsand communities and the candidate's self-examination of his/her stated andimplied beliefs, attitudes and expectations related to these areas of diversity.

EDUC 520 Observing and Guiding Behavior in Multilingual/Multiculturaland Inclusive Classrooms (Includes Fieldwork Component) (3)Three hours class time per week. Students must register for at least one unit ofField Experience concurrent with this course.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential

Program.Through this course students observe children's behavior inmultilingual/multicultural and inclusive classrooms, learn and apply assessmentprinciples and tools; learn how to guide children's social behavior; andcommunicate with families. Students learn how to organize and write plans for

instruction.

EDMS 522 Literacy I/Multicultural-Multilingual (3)Three hours class time per week. Students must register for at least one unit ofField Experience concurrent with this course.

) Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject CredentialProgram.Includes developmental theory and practice of the reading and writing processacross the grade levels. Includes study skills. Foundations of reading andwriting theory and practice for students who speak English as a first or second

language. Teaching reading and writing to native English speakers and EnglishLanguage Learners in English Only, Multilingual and Bilingual contexts. Needsof English Language Learners and exceptional children, technology for teachingand learning is integrated.

EDMS 523 Literacy II/Multicultural-Multilingual (4)Four hours class time per week. Students must register for at least one unit ofField Experience concurrent with this course.

Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject CredentialProgram.Includes differentiated instruction and scaffolding for ELL's, special ed (includinggifted) and EO students. Focus on reading and writing skills across the contentareas and Literature based instruction for native English speakers and EnglishLanguage Learners in English Only, Multilingual and Bilingual contexts. Needsof English Language Learners and exceptional children, technology for teachingand learning is integrated -

EDMS 526 Modern Methods in Mathematics Teaching (3)Three hours class time per week. Students must register for at least one unit ofField Experience concurrent with this course.

Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential

Program.Students learn to apply techniques and materials to teaching mathematics inelementary and middle schools. Special attention will be given to mathematicalreasoning, problem solving skills, multiple representations and approachesincluding verbal, symbolic, graphic. Modern methods, including mathematicalmodeling, use of new technology and modem educational software will bestressed. Needs of English Language Learners and exceptional children,technology for teaching and learning is integrated.

EDMS 527 History and Social Studies and Integrated Arts (4)

Four hours class time per week. Students must register for at least one unit ofField Experience concurrent with this course.

Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential

Program.Focuses on curriculum for the History and Social Sciences and Arts asdelineated by the California Content Area Standards and the CurriculumFrameworks. Includes curriculum development, methods, techniques, planningand assessment in the social studies and integrated arts. Needs of EnglishLanguage Learners and exceptional children, technology for teaching and

learning is integrated.

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EDUC 560 Fieldwork/Student Teaching (5)Ten weeks of Fieldwork/Observation and 5 weeks of full-time student teaching.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential

Program.(Literacy, Math, History and Social Studies and Integrated Arts).Observation and teaching in selected schools under the supervision of classroomteacher and University supervisor, with a student teaching seminar.

EDMS 529 Science, Health and Physical Education (4)Four hours class time per week. Students must register for at least one unit ofField Experience concurrent with this course.

Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential

Program.Through this course students learn and apply recommended methods forteaching physical, life and earth science, health and physical education tostudents (K-8) based on research and theory. Students reflect upon theirpersonal development and abilities to integrate theory and practice in science,health and physical education with other subject areas. Needs of EnglishLanguage Learners and exceptional children, technology for teaching andlearning is integrated. (Students must register for at least one unit of FieldExperience concurrent with this course.

EDUC 560 Fieldwork/Student Teaching (9)Five weeks of Fieldwork/Observation and ten weeks of full-time student teaching.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple .Subject Credential

Program.Observation and teaching in selected schools under the supervision of classroomteacher and University supervisor, with a student teaching seminar.(Literacy,Science and Health, PE, SpEd).

EDUC 561 Student Teaching Seminar (1)Weekly Meetings to discuss observations and teaching practice during the

student teaching experience.Prerequisite: Must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential

Program.Discussion and seminar with University Supervisor to discuss pracitical issues

relevant to the student teaching experience.