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What is the
Transition to Teaching
Program?
The Transition to
Teaching Program is a federally
funded program by the U.S.
Department of Education – Office
of Improvement and Innovation
which seeks to recruit recent
college graduates and mid-career
professionals. CSUDH was
awarded this multi-million
dollar grant in 2004 and 2006. Our
proposal was chosen as a model
proposal in the nation and
through this grant we are able
to offer students an alternative
path towards teacher
certification.
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What are the
advantages of this program
versus other programs?
The Transition to
Teaching Program offers an
accelerated preliminary
credential program, exclusive
access to courses, 3 year
individualized coaching for
participants, LAUSD/LUSD job
placement and tuition
reimbursement.
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Who qualifies
for the Transition to
Teaching Program?
Under federal
guidelines, our program is
designed to serve recent college
graduates (within 3 years) who
have graduated with a degree in
Mathematics or Science
and Mid-Career Professionals
that have a Bachelor’s degree in
these areas or have an extensive
background in these content
areas. If you have prior
teaching experience as a
full-time teacher or have been a
substitute for more than one
year, please call us regarding
eligibility.
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I have all of
the requirements, how do I
apply to the program?
If you have met
all of the requirements, please
contact our office at
310-243-2668. We will then meet
with you and you will be given
university and program
applications. We will help with
any questions you have regarding
the forms. You will then turn
everything into our office and
we will notify you when a
decision has been made.
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What if I do
not meet all of the program
requirements right now?
If you do not
qualify at the moment, do not
worry. Our staff will be more
than happy to meet with you and
go over the necessary steps to
complete the requirements in
order to participate in the
program. If you do not qualify
for our program, we will give
you the steps required to enter
the regular credential program
at CSUDH.
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How do I pay
for my tuition?
All program
participants will receive
financial assistance. Students
may also apply for financial aid
through
www.fafsa.ed.gov . In
addition, you will also be
earning a full time salary as a
teacher while completing
the program.
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Where will my
credential allow me to
teach?
After you are
done with our program, you will
earn a Preliminary Credential,
which will allow you to teach
anywhere in the state of
California.
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Will any of
my credential units transfer
towards a Master’s Degree?
Yes, selected
coursework (up to 9 units) can
be transferred towards your
Master’s Degree. CSUDH offers
many options for a Master’s
Degree in Education:
http://www.csudh.edu/coe/ged/index.asp. |
