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May 13, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CSU Dominguez Hills Applauds Efforts
of
Its Teaching Credential Candidates
WHAT: Credential Program Reception
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 5-7
p.m.
WHERE: Loker Student Union,
California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria
St., Carson
(Carson, CA)—Today
(Tuesday, May 13), the California State University, Dominguez
Hills Teacher
Education Division in the College of Education will recognize the
hundreds of students who completed the courses and fieldwork necessary
to receive their California teaching credential at a reception
from 5-7 p.m. in the Dominguez Ballroom at the university’s
Loker Student Union.
“Since many of these candidates are earning a credential
and not necessarily an academic degree, they aren’t recognized
with a graduation ceremony,” said Lynne Cook, dean of the
College of Education. “We hold this special event to ensure
that they receive recognition for their hard work and excellent
performance.”
Some teachers across the state face uncertain times as public
schools anticipate potentially damaging budget cuts imposed by
the state’s budget crisis. Still, there is a high demand
for teachers in many areas, and CSUDH teachers are highly sought
after by school districts.
“We prepare a large number of teachers for those high-demand
subject areas, such as special education, math, science, and English,” Cook
noted.
“They’ve already been rather successful,” added
Libby Bergen, multiple subject credential coordinator in the Teacher
Education Division, of candidates’ job prospects. “Some
do have positions pending in public schools as well as non-public
and charter schools. There are positions out there, and more will
become available in the fall.”
Approximately 500 credential candidates
earn their single, multiple subject and special education teaching
credentials from CSU Dominguez
Hills annually, making it one of the top producers of teachers
in the state. Through national and state accreditation, the university
has been recognized for providing excellent preparation of educational
professionals. The College of Education offers several pathways
for earning teaching, counseling and administrative credentials
as well as master’s programs in education.
“
All of our candidates are passionate about what they’re
doing. We applaud their achievements today and know they will
continue to work hard toward educating the children of this community
and beyond,” Bergen said.
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---------------------------------------------- About
CSU Dominguez Hills -- California
State University, Dominguez Hills is a highly diverse,
urban university located in the South Bay, primarily
serving the
Los Angeles metropolitan area. The university prides itself
on its outstanding faculty and friendly, student-centered
environment.
Known for excellence in teacher education, nursing, psychology,
business administration, and digital media arts, new degree
programs include computer science, criminal justice,
recreation and leisure
studies, social work, and communication disorders. On campus
is the Home Depot Center, a multi-purpose sports complex
that hosts
world-class soccer, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and
cycling.
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