College of Education

MISSION AND CORE VALUES

The mission of the College of Education is to transform public education by preparing thoughtful educators and advancing professional practice. We are committed to the democratic principles of educational equity and social justice for all learners, exemplified through reflective teaching, learning and service. We value diversity, collaboration, professionalism and shared governance.

The College of Education's core values include the beliefs that professionalism is a unifying principle of our organization, that students are the focus of our work, that shared governance provides a foundation for the work of the college and is dependent upon the active involvement of each member, and that the success of the college depends on creating and sustaining an inclusive environment that reflects and affirms diversity.

The College of Education is dedicated to offering instructional programs for professional preparation of educators – programs which require participants to think and to engage themselves as a part of a powerful learning community. Course formats and teaching methods in the college reinforce collaboration and problem-solving, and faculty model a wide variety of effective teaching strategies. All class participants are expected to be both learners and teachers, and assessment techniques are designed to measure reasoning and cognitive performance, not mere recall and regurgitation of discrete bits of knowledge. Field experiences are carefully planned to ensure that classroom learning is guided by the realities and challenges of current reform efforts in education.

The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). All credential programs are accredited by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

College of Education Offices:

University Hall, Fourth Floor

Telephone:

(760) 750-4300

Dean:

Steve Lilly

Associate Dean:

Eileen Oliver

Coordinator of Field Experience:

Patti Pettigrew (760) 750-4283

Student Services Center Director:

Nancy Proclivo (760) 750-4279

Credential Analysts:

Kay Meredith (760) 750-4292

John Bowman (760) 750-8522

Credential Program Admission:

Brenda Edgington (760) 750-4277

Graduate Admission:

Beverly Mahdavi (760) 750-4281

Integrated Program Advisor:

(760) 750-8536

Faculty:

Mark D. Baldwin, Ed.D.

Tom R. Bennett, Ph.D.

Lillian Vega Castaneda, Ed.D.

Zulmara (Zee) Cline, Ph.D.

Tay Cooper, M.A.

Maria (Malu) Dantas, Ph.D.

Nancy Dome, M.A.

Rosario Diaz-Greenberg, Ed.D.

Charlotte Frombaugh, M.A.

Joan Hanor, Ph.D.

Joseph F. Keating, Ph.D.

Josephine M. Keating, M.S.

M.G. (Peggy) Kelly, Ed.D.

Alison King, Ph.D.

Steve Lilly, Ed.D.

Carolyn Marcos, M.A.

Robin Marion, Ph.D.

Dennis Masur, M.A.

Janet E. McDaniel, Ph.D.

Juan Necochea, Ph.D.

Katherine Norman, Ph.D.

Eileen Oliver, Ph.D.

A. Sandy Parsons, Ph.D.

Janet L. Powell, Ed.D.

Patricia Prado-Olmos, Ph.D.

Alice Quiocho, Ed.D.

Isabel Schon, Founding Faculty, Ph.D.

Dean Schultz, M.A.

Gail W. Senter, Ed.D.

Laurie P. Stowell, Ph.D.

Jacqueline S. Thousand, Ph.D.

Rene Townsend, Ed.D.

Sharon H. Ulanoff, Ph.D.

Harry Weinberg, Ed.D.

Laura Wendling, Ph.D.

David Whitehorse, Ed.D.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

The College of Education offers the following credential programs, which are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (except where noted). • Multiple Subject/CLAD Emphasis (Cross-Cultural Language and

Academic Development).

• Part-time Multiple Subject/CLAD Emphasis

• Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject/CLAD Emphasis*

• Multiple Subject Internship/CLAD Emphasis **

• Multiple Subject/Middle Level/CLAD Emphasis

• Concurrent Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate and Moderate/ Severe Disabilities Education Specialist with Multiple Subject/CLAD Emphasis**

• Single Subject Credential Program/ CLAD Emphasis (Secondary)

• Multiple Subject/BCLAD (Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development): Spanish Emphasis

• Part-time Multiple Subject/BCLAD: Spanish Emphasis

• Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject/BCLAD Emphasis*

• Multiple Subject Internship/BCLAD: Spanish Emphasis

• Multiple Subject/Middle Level/ BCLAD: Spanish Emphasis

• Concurrent Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate and Moderate/ Severe Disabilities Education Specialist with

Multiple Subject/BCLAD: Spanish Emphasis**

• Single Subject/BCLAD: Spanish Emphasis

• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

• Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist

• Professional Level II Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist

• Professional Administrative Services Credential***

• Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential*

• CLAD Certificate

• Reading Certificate

• (Bilingual) Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD/BCLAD) Specialist Credential*

• Master of Arts in Education, Options:

- Biliteracy, Language and Culture

- Education Administration

- Learning and Instruction

- Literacy Education

- Science, Mathematics and Educational Technology for Diverse Populations

- Special Education The College of Education also offers: • Courses required for the Professional Clear Teaching Credential

• Prerequisite courses required for entry into credential programs

• Elective courses of interest to both area educators and undergraduate students who intend to enter the teaching profession

* Approval is pending from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

** Internships offered with San Diego and Riverside County School Districts.

*** Approval pending from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; Professional Level II is projected to begin in Fall 2001.

GRADE REQUIREMENTS AND ACADEMIC PROBATION

For all students in the Multiple Subject/CLAD Emphasis, Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject CLAD Emphasis, Internship, Concurrent, BCLAD, Middle Level, and Single Subject programs, the following grade requirements must be met:

• Grading.

Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student teaching/intern teaching. The minimum acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional education sequence is C+ (2.3), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained.

For all College of Education programs (teaching credential, specialist credential, and master’s program) the following academic probation policy is in effect:

• Academic Probation, Disqualification and Disenrollment.

A credential candidate will be placed on academic probation if, during any academic term:

1. The cumulative GPA in all coursework in the professional education sequence (prerequisites, credential program, or clear credential courses) falls below 3.0; or

2. The student has been assigned grades of No Credit, Incomplete, or a letter grade below C+ in any two or more professional courses;

3. Further, a student will not be allowed to enter the advanced student teaching experience while on academic probation or while that student has a grade of “Incomplete” for beginning student teaching.

Disqualification

A student in a credential program may

be disqualified if, during the probation period, the student fails to achieve a 3.0 GPA and a minimum letter grade of C+ in all professional coursework.

• Other Considerations.

Postbaccalaureate students may repeat a course in which a grade of lower than C+ was received; however, the original grade will be reflected in the calculation of the GPA. Courses may be repeated only once.

Policy on Length of Time to Complete Teacher Credential Program

Due to the dynamic nature of changes in all academic disciplines, the College of Education requires students in fulltime teacher credential programs to complete their coursework and student teaching within a three-year time limit, commencing from the beginning of coursework in that program. There is a four-year time limit for students in parttime teacher credential programs, commencing at the beginning of coursework in that program. At that point, students will be terminated from the program and will have to reapply to the program to be reinstated. Students can appeal to the Student Appeals Committee.

Disenrollment

A student may be disenrolled from a credential program if it is determined that the student will not likely achieve minimum academic requirements for the credential.

Admission Requirements for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Programs

(For admission requirements to the Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject/CLAD Emphasis Credential Program, see College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences advising staff.)

The following are admission requirements to the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Programs.

1. Application.

Application to both the University and College of Education.

2. CBEST Examination.

Students must take the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) prior to admission to a Teaching Credential Program. Students are urged to take this examination at the earliest possible time after deciding to pursue a teaching credential. CBEST must be passed before certification or intern teaching.

3. Subject Matter Preparation.

The Liberal Studies major may be selected in preparation for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program at CSU San Marcos. Please refer to the Liberal Studies section. Students may also complete a state-approved subject matter program from other colleges or universities. Students who have not completed a state-approved subject matter program must take the Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) prior to admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. The examination includes Content Knowledge and Content Area Exercises. MSAT must be passed prior to student teaching or intern teaching. The MSAT examination results are valid for five years from the date of passing and must be valid upon final completion of the program.

4. Prerequisite Courses in Education.

If taken at CSUSM, the course must be completed within seven (7) years prior to beginning the program. If an equivalent course at another college or university has been taken, it must have been completed within five (5) years prior to beginning the program.

• EDUC 350 — This required course serves as an orientation to careers in elementary/ middle/high school education. During this course, students participate in forty-five (45) hours of supervised fieldwork assignments in classroom settings. Applicants must submit a field experience form with classroom teacher recommendation verifying the classroom field experience.

• EDUC 364 — This course is required for all students as part of the CLAD Emphasis, and must be taken prior to enrollment in the credential program.

5. U.S. Constitution.

Knowledge of the U.S. Constitution demonstrated by completion of a two-semester unit college-level course or college-level examination.

6. CLAD Second Language Experience.

All candidates recommended for the CLAD emphasis must have six semester units of college second/foreign language instruction with a grade of C or better. Two years of high school second/foreign language may satisfy one college level course if the candidate received a grade of “B” average or better. One course must be at the college level. An equivalent experience could be one that sensitizes the candidate to the challenges of second language learning acquisition such as Peace Corps training and service, or residence in a non-English speaking country. Candidates who are admitted without this requirement will receive their credential at the time of program completion and may complete the second language requirement up to one year after completion of the program. A second application and fee is necessary. The requirements must be satisfied in one language, not a combination of languages.

7. Grade-Point Average.

A student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 to be accepted into any credential program offered at CSUSM. If you do not have the required GPA, conditional admission is available on a limited basis.

8. Health Clearance.

Tuberculin clearance is required. The tuberculin clearance is valid for four (4) years and must be valid through student teaching. The tuberculin clearance may be completed at a private physician’s office, the County Health Department, or the CSUSM Student Health Center.

9. Certificate of Clearance

Students must possess or apply for a valid Certificate of Clearance as part of admission to the Teaching Credential Program. A copy of an emergency credential satisfies the clearance requirement.

10. Two Sets of Official Transcripts.

One official set of transcripts from each of the colleges or universities attended must be mailed directly to the CSU San Marcos Office of Admissions, and one official set of transcripts must be submitted to the College of Education Student Services Center with the program application.

11. Two Letters of Recommendation.

Two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or others who are knowledgeable about the student’s personal qualities and potential must be submitted with the program application. This is in addition to the field experience form from the classroom teacher.

12. Interview. An interview conducted by a College of Education Admissions Committee.

13. Bachelor’s Degree

A bachelor’s degree or all undergraduate academic subjects must be satisfied toward a bachelor’s degree before entering a teacher education program. Students may enter the credential program as an undergraduate and use the units in the credential program as electives to obtain a bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree is a requirement for teacher certification. A student may petition for 12 units concurrent postbaccalaureate credit the first week of instruction during the last semester before graduation ONLY. Petitions are available in Registration and Records.

14. Writing Samples. Writing samples are required and are program specific.

Please Note:

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires passing the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) for the initial issuance of a Multiple Subject or Special Education Credential. RICA consists of passing one of two components, either a comprehensive examination or a performance assessment.

The Assessment cannot be taken until completion of the Language Literacy course in the credential program.

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing adopted a new technology standard requiring credential candidates to demonstrate their effective use of technology at a basic level prior to issuance of a preliminary credential. The new technology standard will apply to all students credentialed after July 1, 2002. At a minimum, it is advisable to complete EDUC 500 if you plan to complete the CSU San Marcos credential program after July 1, 2002.