Spring 2011 Lisa McCully Director, Office of Student Services ED 200 Presentation

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 Questions SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

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

Contact Info: College of Education Office of Student Services Phone: (619) Office Location: EBA – 259 Open: M – F, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Web: SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

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

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

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

Timeline & Process Visit the Prospective Students webpage for The School of Teacher Education ential.php 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

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

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

School of Teacher Education Multiple & Single Subject Teaching Credential Bonnie Telfer Advisor (619) Walk-in Advising: Monday – Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 Office of Student Services EBA-259 SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

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

Special Education Program Advising Department of Special Education San Diego State University (619) North Education Building Room 70 Or visit their website at: SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

Multiple /Single Subject Bilingual & Dual Credential Advising Sarah Maheronnaghsh Advisor (619) Sarah’s office hours are posted for each semester on the OSS web site. Office of Student Services EBA-259 Appointments: (619) SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

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

What is APLE? Incentive Program (administered by the CA Student Aid Commission) to attract and retain outstanding students into California’s teaching profession. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

Participants Must Teach in Either: Designated subject-shortage area: identified annually by the Superintendent of Public Instruction Schools serving a large population of student from low-income families State special schools: schools serving rural areas, low performing schools (bottom 20 percentile of the API), and/or having high percentage of teachers holding emergency permits SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

Current Subject-Shortage Areas Agriculture Business Education Specialist (special ed.) Foreign Language Math Science SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

APLE $11K - $19K Assumes up to $11,000 in outstanding educational loans in return for four (4) consecutive years of full-time eligible teaching service in a CA K-12 public school. (paid to your lender(s) over the course of 4 years-up to $2K in year 1, $3K in years 2-4) Additional $1K per year for teaching math, science (grades 7-12), or special education in the lowest 60 percentile of the API Another $1K per year for teaching these subjects in the lowest 20 percentile API (max. of $19,000) SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

APLE – Do you qualify? Have a student loan(s) (in your name and in good standing) Completed at least 60 semester units Intend to pursue a multiple subject, single subject or special education credential Maintain at least ½ time enrollment Maintain satisfactory academic progress SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

APLE – How do I apply? The application can be found at the Office of Student Services website (under the financial aid and scholarships link) For additional information and answers to questions regarding APLE stop by the Office of Student Services in EBA-259. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

Scholarships Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS) Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS) SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

Questions? Contact the College of Education’s Office of Student Services (619) Visit us in EBA SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services