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Single Subject

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

    • Verification of CBEST passed
    • Verification of passage of CSET or original letter stating you have met subject matter competency
    • Certificate of Clearance, or copy of 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 application deadline you are applying for
     

  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 or the original letter from your major department stating that you have met subject matter competency in that subject area.
     

  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 while you are still working on passing the CSET. You should provide a copy of a receipt for registration for the CSET exam with your application to the program. The Pre-Teaching Program allows you to take the first phase of the Credential Program while working on passing your CSET. Once you pass CSET and provide a copy of your passing scores to TED, you will be moved to the Credential Program and will be able to continue on to Phase II of the 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 only. 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 Intern Options 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 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 meet with Kay Verner 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 an application for student teaching during Phase I. Applications are due March 1 for fall, spring is October 1, and students who begin the program in the summer semester will submit their student teaching applications by June 20. Once your application has been submitted you will be provided with an appointment for an oral interview.
     

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

    During Phase II (TED 453) you will be placed in secondary school 2-days a week, for 2 periods a day for observation and participation. You will then be required to attend a seminar every other week for 1 ½ hours after the O & P. During Phase III you will be placed in a secondary school, five days a week, for the whole semester to teach three courses a day and hold an office hour.
     

  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 and hold a full-time contract, you may apply as a university intern. You will also need to submit an application for the University Intern Credential. Passage of CSET or original letter stating you have met subject matter competency is required to apply for a university intern credential or the intern program. 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 Single 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. You will need to apply to the University Intern program and for a intern credential. (You may switch programs between phases, but not in the middle of a phase.)
     

  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. Also, our campus is a member of the CSU Asian BCLAD Consortium, and the BCLAD Coordinator can provide detailed information about this program.
     

  22. 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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