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Multiple Subject

  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 October 1 for the Spring Semester, last Friday in March for the Summer Semester, and April 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 (See Pre-Teaching Program or #6 below)
    • 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 while you are attempting to pass the CSET. Once you pass CSET, provide passing scores to TED, you are moved 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 and the Intern Option are designed to be completed in three semesters.
     

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

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

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

    You can split Phase I only. You must take TED 400 and TED 411 during your first semester. You cannot split the other phases, as they are methods courses designed to support you while you are completing your student teaching or fieldwork.
     

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

    You may arrange to meet with Ms. Chanel Shorter in the Student Services Center
    by calling (310) 243-3791 to schedule an advising appointment.
     

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

    Your TED 400 Introduction to Teaching 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 Phase I. Applications are due March 1 and October 1. Those who begin and complete Phase I in the summer semester will be allowed to submit their student teaching application by June 20. Once your application has been submitted you will be given an appointment for an oral interview.
     

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

    During Phase I you will be required to complete 30 hours of observation in TED 400 even though your classes will be held in the evenings. During Phase II you will be placed in an elementary school for observation and participation 4-hours a day, two days a week and attend a 2-hour seminar from 1-3pm after those two O & P sessions. The balance of your classes will be taken in the evenings. This will allow you to work 3 days a week if necessary. During Phase III you will teach an elementary class for the entire semester, 5-days a week. Half of the semester you will teach primary grades and the other half you will teach grades 3 and up.
     

  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 which includes a district support form and passage of CSET. 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.
     

  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, have passed the CSET and can provide us with a District support form. You will also 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, Hilda Baca, 310 243-1025 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. Also, TED 403 and TED 404 are designed to assist you with passage of RICA. 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.

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