Multiple Subject Credential Applicants

 1.                 How do I apply to the Multiple Subject Credential Program?

You must submit two applications, the post baccalaureate application to the university, and the Program Application to the Division of Teacher Education.  You can apply for admission to the university online at www.csumentor.edu  Applications must be submitted by the appropriate deadline dates for the semester you wish to enter.

2.                 What are the COE application deadlines?

The deadlines are December 1 for the Spring Semester, April 1 for the Summer Semester, and June 1 for the Fall Semester. For the university, please visit the office of Admissions and Records and Registration  at http://www.csudh.edu/csudh/ar2000/apply.htm for more information.

3.                 What are the requirements for entry into the Multiple Subject Credential Program?

·         Verification of CBEST passed

·         Verification of CSET passed

·         Certificate of Clearance, or Current Pre-Intern Certificate or Emergency Permit

·         GPA of 2.67 overall or 2.75 in last 60 units of undergraduate coursework

·         Verification of U.S. Constitution requirement (course transcript or examination results)

·         For Spanish Bilingual Emphasis (BCLAD) applicants, verification of oral fluency

·         Results of TB test, taken within 6 months of the semester for which you are applying

4.                 What if I don’t meet the GPA requirement?

You may submit a Petition for Exception along with your TED Program Application.

5.                 What is the subject matter requirement?

The subject matter requirement is the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level teachers seeking a teaching credential.  Passing scores on the CSET exam provide evidence that applicants have met the subject matter requirement.

6.                 Is there any way I can start taking classes if I have not yet passed the CSET?

Yes.  If you meet all other requirements for the credential program, you can apply to the Pre-Teaching Program.  You must show evidence that you have attempted the CSET, or evidence that you have registered to take the exam.  The Pre-Teaching Program allows you to take the first phase of the Credential Program, which is the Prerequisite Phase, along with CSET preparation modules.  Once you pass CSET, you move into the regular Credential Program.

7.                 Can I begin taking courses in the Credential Program as an undergraduate?

You can apply to the Pre-Teaching Program in order to begin taking credential courses during your last semester as an undergraduate at CSUDH.  If you do take courses as an undergraduate, you should complete a form to obtain post-baccalaureate credit for courses taken in the senior year but not needed for the bachelor’s degree.  The form is available in the Admissions and Records Office.

8.                 How can I check on my application status?

Application processing is usually completed within three weeks after application submission.  If you have not received information within three weeks of turning in your application, you may contact the Program Admissions Unit at (310) 243-3530.

9.                 How do I register?

Each student eligible to register will receive a Registration Access Mailer or a letter from the Office of Records and Registration that provides the following registration information:  registration appointment date and time, personal identification number (PIN), and student identification number (SID).
 

10.             How long is the program?

The Student Teaching Option is designed to be completed in three semesters.  The Intern Option is designed to be completed in four semesters.

11.             If I am accepted into the Pre-Teaching Program, can I go on to Phase I and begin student teaching?

No.  You must pass CSET before proceeding to Phase I of the program.

12.             Do I have to take all the classes in a phase at once?

You can split the prerequisite phase only.  You must take TED 400 and TED 411 in your first semester.  You cannot split the other phases, as the methods courses and student teaching/fieldwork are designed to be taken together.

13.             How can I arrange to meet with an advisor before I start the program?

You may arrange to see Kay Verner in the Student Services Center
     or by calling (310) 243-3791.

14.             What do I do if I need advising once I start the program?

Your TED 400 Introduction to Education professor will be your faculty advisor throughout your program.  Also, the professors for all your courses will provide you with their office hours, phone numbers, and email addresses in case you need assistance.

15.             How can I remove an advising hold?

Your advisor can remove your hold.  See faculty advising list.

16.             How do I get into student teaching?

You must submit a student teaching application during the Prerequisite Phase.  Applications are due March 1 and October 1.  (Those who begin the program in the summer semester will be allowed to submit their student teaching application during the summer.)  You will be given an appointment for an oral interview once your application has been submitted.

17.             How many weeks of student teaching do I have to complete?

During Phase I you will be placed in an elementary school for the last eight weeks of the semester.  This is a full-day assignment for four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  On Wednesdays you will attend classes on campus.

During Phase II you will be placed in an elementary school for eleven weeks of the semester.  This is also a full-day assignment for four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  On Wednesdays you will attend classes 

18.             If I have a full time teaching position, how do I meet the student teaching requirement?

If you have a teaching position in a public school with a full-time contract, you will select the intern option for our credential program.  You will also need to submit an application for the University Intern Credential.  (Passage of CSET is needed to apply for this credential.)  As an intern, you will complete two semesters of fieldwork in lieu of student teaching.  With fieldwork, supervisors from the university will come to your classroom to observe lessons and offer support.

19.             Do I have to find a school at which to do my student teaching?

No.  The Multiple Subject Student Teaching Coordinator will provide a student teaching placement. For more information, click here.

20.             What happens if I am in the student teaching option, and I am offered a job with one of the local school districts?

You will be allowed to switch to the intern option if you have a full-time contract with a school district with which we have an intern agreement.  You will need to apply for a University Intern Credential.

21.             What do I need to do to get a bilingual emphasis (BCLAD) credential?

You should make an appointment to see the BCLAD Coordinator who can assist you in meeting the BCLAD competencies.  If you are in the Spanish BCLAD program, you will need to meet competences in oral Spanish, written Spanish, and culture prior to beginning student teaching.  In addition, you must enroll in BCLAD sections of TED 403, TED 404, and TED 412.  Also, our campus is a member of the CSU Asian BCLAD Consortium, and the BCLAD Coordinator can provide detailed information about this program.

22.             What is the RICA?

RICA is the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment examination.  All multiple subject candidates are required to pass this test before applying for their Preliminary Credential. For more information, please contact Dr. Diane Hembacher.

23.             When should I take the RICA?

You should take the RICA in the last semester of your program.  RICA preparation courses are offered through Extended Education.  In addition, RICA preparation kits can be checked out at the Weiss Urban Literacy Center in the College of Education.

24.             How do I get a Clear Credential?

If you are in the SB 2042 Credential Program, you clear your credential through an induction program at the school district where you are employed.