Fall 2011 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 How you can become involved with our College now 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? 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

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)

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.

APLE – How to Apply Pick up an application in EBA-259 Download the application from our website: 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 For additional information or questions contact: Rocio Espinoza at

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

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

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

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