1. Fall 2011 Office of Student Services ED 200 Presentation

2. This presentation will cover: Office of Student Services (OSS) – What does this office do? Where are we? Credential Program Overview Other program options $$ APLE $$ & other scholarship information How you can become involved with our College now Questions SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

3. OSS – What do we do? Program Advising All COE program brochures and contacts, Information regarding CBEST, CSET, RICA & Praxis Information regarding our student organizations Marketing & Recruiting Credential Processing Commencement But most importantly…our office is YOUR office – come visit us! SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

4. Contact Info: College of Education Office of Student Services Email: coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu Phone: (619) 594-6320 Office Location: EBA – 259 Open: M – F, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Web: http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/ SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

5. Overview of a Credential Program 2 & 3 semester programs 2 Semester Program (full time) - Each semester includes coursework and student teaching. 3 Semester Program - Student teaching in the final semester. Desirable for those who continue working part time until student teaching. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

6. Student Teaching Two placements at two different levels: Primary grades (K-3) Intermediate grades (4-6) – can be through 8 th grade if in a self-contained classroom Middle School High School SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

7. Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs CSET/CBEST Examinations-take early (begin late in junior year) Certificate of Clearance – apply 6-12 months in advance of program admission (applications at EBA- 259) GPA – 2.67 cumulative (all college coursework) or 2.75 last 60 units Tuberculin clearance to be valid while enrolled in program (Health Services) Dual application – apply to the university for post- graduate study AND apply to department SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

8. Timeline & Process Visit the Prospective Students webpage for The School of Teacher Education http://coe.sdsu.edu/ste/prospective/cred ential.php http://coe.sdsu.edu/ste/prospective/cred ential.php At this site you will find information regarding the application process as well as dates, times, locations for our group advising sessions SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

9. Timeline cont. ALWAYS continue to check the program website for information regarding application due dates. Work toward completion of prerequisite courses ED 451 and SPED 450. Register to take the CBEST (and CSET if needed) exams (if these were not completed in Jr. year). Stop by the Office of Student Services in (EBA 259) and pick up information about applying for a Certificate of Clearance. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

10. Timeline cont. Maintain your GPA Apply for readmission to the university using the graduate application at www.csumentor.edu. Complete this step before you complete your credential program application. www.csumentor.edu Complete the Credential Program Application (access this from the STE website) SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

11. School of Teacher Education Multiple & Single Subject Teaching Credential Bonnie Telfer Advisor (619) 594-3295 btelfer@mail.sdsu.edu Walk-in Advising: Monday – Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 Office of Student Services EBA-259 SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

12. Other Credential Programs Special Education (M/M, M/S, ECSE) Bi-lingual MS & SS (Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Filipino, or Mandarin) Dual Credential (Bi-lingual & Special Ed) Additional programs we offer to credentialed teachers: School Counseling, School Psychology, School Administration SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

13. Special Education Program Advising Department of Special Education San Diego State University (619) 594-6665 North Education Building Room 70 Or visit their website at: http://coe.sdsu.edu/sped/ SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

14. Multiple /Single Subject Bilingual & Dual Credential Advising Sarah Maheronnaghsh Advisor (619) 594-3330 smaheron@mail.sdsu.edu Sarah’s office hours are posted for each semester on the OSS web site. http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/ Office of Student Services EBA-259 Appointments: (619) 594-5155 SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

15. APLE Assumption Program of Loans for Education SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

16. What is APLE? Is a state-funded competitive teacher incentive program administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) The program is designed to encourage outstanding students to become teachers and serve in critical teacher shortage area in CA public K-12 schools. Under APLE, CSAC may assume $11,000- $19,000 in outstanding college loans. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

17. APLE Teacher Shortage Areas Agriculture (7-12) Business (7-12) Education Specialist Instruction (M/M & M/S) Foreign Language Low Income School (K-12) Low Performing School (K-12 in lowest 20 th % of the API) Mathematics (7-12) Music Reading Science (Life/Physical) (7-12) Schools with High Percentage of Emergency Permit Teachers (K-12) Schools Serving Rural Areas (K-12) State Special School (K-12)

18. APLE Eligibility Criteria Have received or been approved to receive student loans (no parent loans) through the university Be enrolled in an undergraduate or credential program Have completed a minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) undergraduate units Be enrolled at least half-time (6units) each semester Maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.5 GPA) Must apply prior to completing the coursework to obtain an initial teaching credential Assumption Benefits Participants must provide four consecutive years of full-time, or part-time equivalent, teaching services in the area agreed upon at an eligible CA K-12 school. $2,000 after the first year $3,000 after the second year $3,000 after the third year $3,000 after the fourth year CSAC will pay a bonus amount of $1,000 for each year of teaching service provided in math, science, and special education in a low-performing school. Lowest 60% of the API. CSAC will pay a bonus amount of $1,000 for each year of teaching service provided in math, science, and special education in a low-performing school. Lowest 20% of the API. For a maximum of $19,000.

19. APLE – How to Apply Pick up an application in EBA-259 Download the application from our website: http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/aid.php http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/aid.php Apply now! Application deadline is June 30, 2012 Do not forget your supporting documents Copy of WebPortal transcript Copy of a letter of recommendation Copy of loan statement- available at www.nslds.ed.gov www.nslds.ed.gov For additional information or questions contact: Rocio Espinoza at respinoza@mail.sdsu.edu

20. Scholarships Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS) Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS) http://starter.sdsu.edu/fao/ SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

21. Student Clubs & Organizations College of Education Student Council (COESC) STUDENT Calif. Teacher Association (SCTA) Child & Family Development Student Organization (CFDSO) Contact all on facebook or by stopping by EBA-259. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

22. Student Clubs & Organizations Benefits: Meet others with same passion Networking opportunities – increased employment opportunities Attend beneficial conferences and events at reduced cost Volunteer opportunities Increased scholarship opportunities Make friends Have fun SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

23. Questions? Contact the College of Education’s Office of Student Services (619) 594-6320 Visit us in EBA-259 http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/ coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services