Liberal Studies 300 Presentation Fall 2012

Overview Common Prerequisites General MS Credential Program Bilingual MS Credential Program Special Education Programs Dual Bilingual & Special Ed Program The Office of Student Services $Money$ MyGAP

Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs CSET/CBEST Examinations-take early (begin late in junior year) Certificate of Clearance – do 6-12 months in advance of program admission; longer if arrest or conviction record; valid for 5 years

Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs GPA – 2.67 cumulative (all college coursework) or 2.75 last 60 units Dual application – apply to the university for post-graduate study AND apply to department one semester before intended enrollment Tuberculin clearance to be valid while enrolled in program (Health Services)

Overview of Multiple Subject Credential Program The program may be completed in either two or three semesters The program consists of a combination of field experiences, student teaching, and coursework

Timeline Senior Year – First Semester Download an informational brochure from our website at dential.php and carefully read the details on admission requirements. dential.php Attend a Multiple Subject group advising session. Work toward completion of prerequisite courses ED 451 and SPED 450/500.

Timeline Senior Year – First Semester Register to take the CSET/CBEST exams soon (passing scores on the CSU placement tests may be used in lieu of taking the CBEST exam). Stop by the Office of Student Services in (EBA 259) and pick up information about applying for a Certificate of Clearance. Work hard to complete your Liberal Studies requirements and maintain a strong GPA.

Timeline Senior Year – Second Semester Complete the prerequisite courses. Check our website for deadline dates and instructions for submitting your application. Gather the items needed to submit with the online credential program application. Submit an online credential program application found on our website.

Timeline Senior Year – Second Semester Apply for readmission to the university using the graduate application at Work hard to complete your Liberal Studies requirements and maintain a strong GPA.

Multiple Subject Advisor School of Teacher Education Bonnie Telfer (619) Open Advising: Tues. & Wed. 2:00 – 4:00 pm Office of Student Services EBA-259

Multiple Subject Bilingual Authorization: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog Multiple Subject Bilingual Authorization: Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog Prerequisites: ◦ SPED 500 ◦ ED 451 ◦ PLC 515 ◦ PLC 415 or CSET LOTE III &V

Bilingual Advisor Department of Policy Studies & Cross Cultural Education Dr. Sarah Maheronnaghsh (619) Fall 2012 Advising: Advising: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 The following Wednesdays from 10-4 Oct 10 & 24, Nov 14 & 28, Dec 12 & 19 Office of Student Services EBA-259

A Career in Special Education?

What do special educators do? Work with individuals with special needs Work in partnership with families Work in partnership with other professionals Provide coaching and support for older students in job placements Advocate for individuals with disabilities

SDSU Credential Programs Mild/Moderate (M/M) Moderate/Severe (M/S) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Student Admission Requirements California Basic Educational Test (CBEST) Subject Matter Competency ◦ CSET: Multiple Subjects (all three subtests) or CSET: Single Subject (Math, English, Social Studies or Social Science only) ◦ Admission to Internship Program may require applicants to pass CSET: Multiple Subject. ◦ For ECSE, completion of an academic major closely allied with Early Childhood: Child Development, Speech and Language, Social Work, Psychology or Liberal Studies. If major is not considered to be closely allied to Early Childhood, you may complete Early Childhood coursework before being accepted into the ECSE program (see ECSE Advisor for more information)

Student Admission Requirements GPA 2.75 last 60 semester (90 quarter) units or 2.67 overall. Once in the program, maintain a 3.00 GPA per semester Tuberculin Clearance California Certificate of Clearance U.S. Constitution Requirement University Application Department Application

Prerequisite Courses SPED 500 – Human Exceptionality SPED 501 – Typical & Atypical Learning Processes SPED 502 – Field Experiences in General & Special Education SPED 527 – SPED in a Pluralistic Society PLC 915C – Teaching and Learning in the Content Area: English Language Development/SDAIE TE Health Education Courses Relevant To Credential Area Selected SPED 524 – Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities SPED 525 – Characteristics of Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities SPED 528 – Young Children with Disabilities and their families

Would you like more information? Contact: Department of Special Education San Diego State University (619) North Education Building, Room 70 Or visit our website at:

Dual Credential Bilingual Multiple Subjects & Educational Specialist Teacher Preparation Program This dual credential teacher preparation program is designed for Bilingual individuals proficient in Spanish & English seeking a Bilingual credential & who are interested in obtaining an additional credential as an Education Specialist in Mild/Moderate disabilities. This is an intensive two year credential program for highly committed individuals interested in meeting the specific needs of the English language learners in California.

Dual Credential Bilingual Multiple Subjects & Educational Specialist Teacher Preparation Program For additional information contact: Mr. Ernesto Sanz at (619) Website:

Office of Student Services Services Provided by OSS ◦ COE Program Advising ◦ Access to Campus Computers & Printers ◦ Exam Information and Test Prep Resources ◦ Scholarship and Financial Aid Information ◦ Home Base to COE Student Organizations ◦ Education Resource Library ◦ And Much More!

Office of Student Services When You’ll See OSS During Your Program ◦ At your program orientation ◦ We will meet for a “Finishers Meeting” approximately the 4 th week of your final semester in a credential program to go over the Credential Evaluation Request process in more detail ◦ Stop in and visit anytime you need information or services provided by OSS!

Office of Student Services Contact the College of Education Office of Student Services Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm (619) Visit us in EBA-259 Website:

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ APLE (Assumption Program of Loans for Education) Currently on hold but all applications received by June 30, 2012 are being processed. Continue to check with us each July to see if this great program is reinstated. Check into our other scholarship opportunities…..Early!

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Questions? Office of Student Services (619) Visit us in EBA-259 Website: