Catalog 73 - National University

School of Education• Negative TB test.TED 629* Student Teaching Seminar (3.0 quarter units)TED 630A Student Teaching 1TED 630B Student Teaching(Prerequisite:TED 630A)TED 630C Student Teaching(Prerequisite: TED 630A)TED 630D Student Teaching(Prerequisite: TED 630A)*TED 629 is taken concurrently with TED 630A-D.Note: BTE/TED630A,B,C and D are field experience courses receiving aSatisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade and therefore do not factor into thestudent GPA. Please see “Academic Information for Graduate Degrees andCredentials” for more information.Student teaching courses are added to the student’s schedule by theCredential Department. All other courses can be added by thestudent and/or the admission advisor.Exit RequirementsThe following must be in student’s file prior to being recommendedfor a credential:• Proof of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited IHEwith a GPA of 2.5.• Copy of evaluation (if a non- U.S. degree) by a CTC-approvedinternational evaluation agency.• Official transcripts for any transferable coursework related tocredential program coursework.• Proof of passing the U.S. Constitution exam or transcriptverifying completed U.S. Constitution coursework.• Valid Certificate of Clearance or valid equivalent document.• Successful completion of the exit process, including passingportfolio review.• Successful completion of all four TPA Tasks.• Passing score on the Basic Skills Assessment.• Proof of subject matter competence.• Zero account balance.• Completion of a minimum of 31.5 quarter units in residence.• Completion of credential program within seven years.• Successful completion of the coursework with a minimum gradepoint average of 3.0. Grades “D” and “F” are not accepted.• CPR certification for Infant, Child, and Adult (must be validwhen candidate applies for teaching credential)PRELIMINARY SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIALPROGRAM WITH BCLAD OPTION 8(780-364)(17 courses; 72.0 quarter units BCLAD)Program Lead: Nedra Crow • (858) 642-8004 • ncrow@nu.eduFaculty Advisor for Credential: Nancy Falsetto • (909) 806-3312 •nfalsetto@nu.eduFaculty Advisor for BCLAD:Jo Birdsell • (858) 642-8361 •jbirdsell@nu.eduA Preliminary Single Subject credential is valid for a maximum offive years. During this five-year period, students must complete theinduction requirements for a Clear credential. The Single Subjectcredential enables the candidate to teach in a departmentalizedsituation, typically at the secondary level. Students should see“Admission to Credential Programs” for specific admissioninformation.Program Learning Outcomescomprehensible to all K12 learners.(TPE-Domain A- Making Subject Matter Comprehensible ToStudents)• Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in assessing studentlearning.(TPE-Domain B- Assessing Student Learning)• Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in engaging andsupporting students in learning.(TPE-Domain C-Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning)• Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in planning instructionand designing learning experiences for students.(TPE-Domain D-Planning Instruction and Designing LearningExperiences for Students)• Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in creating andmaintaining effective environments for student learning.(TPE- Domain E-Creating and Maintaining EffectiveEnvironments for Student Learning)• Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in developing as aprofessional educator.(TPE- Domain F-Developing as a Professional Educator)Admission RequirementsCandidates requesting to be admitted for Teacher Education mustfollow the steps listed under Graduate Admission in addition to thefollowing credential specific requirements.During the TED 601 course candidates will:• Complete a candidate statement which must be completed,reviewed, and signed by the faculty advisor for formaladmission into the School of Education• Receive a Credential Packet which must be completed andreturned to the credential advisor within 30 days.• Open a Task Stream account in order to complete their TPATasks and Portfolios.Note: Students must have access to Microsoft Office on either a PC or Macplatform. Since National University and the CTC regularly use e-mail tocommunicate with students, it is highly recommended that students do notuse AOL, Earthlink, or school district e-mail addresses since these e-mailsare regularly blocked from these accounts. An active Yahoo! or Hotmailaccount is recommended instead.Highly Recommended Before Admission• A passing score on the Basic Skills Assessment (must becompleted prior to student teaching and internships).• Subject Matter Competence by either passing the appropriateCommission-approved examinations or by obtaining a completesubject matter equivalency letter from a regionally accreditedCTC-approved program verifying completion of the appropriatesubject matter program.• All TED courses include a four hour field experience componentthat requires students to complete activities in K-12 schools. ACertificate of Clearance is necessary prior to field activities in theschools. The form to obtain a Certificate of Clearance is providedin the Credential Packet.Students must also satisfy all Teaching Performance Assessment(TPA) requirements. Please see TPA Section of the catalog for furtherinformation.Foundation and Methods(8 courses; 33 quarter units TED)(9 courses; 37.5 quarter units BCLAD)Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate knowledge and abilities in making subject matter206TED 601BTE 612Teaching and Credentialing (1.5 quarter units)History & Culture of Latinos