Catalog 73 - National University

School of Educationminutes maximum in length) including the following content:1. Introduce yourself and discuss your sign language acquisitionexperience2. Narrate an ASL story3. Narrate a selected work of children’s literature• Intermediate proficiency or better in American Sign Languagecompetencies as assessed by Proficiency Interview• Personal and professional goals essay (a writing sample, 1 fullsingle spaced page maximum)Send ONE complete application packet to:DHH Faculty AdvisorNational University11255 North Torrey Pines RoadLa Jolla, CA 92037-1011Prerequisites(10 courses; 43.5 quarter units)PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology or equivalent coursePSY 301 Child DevelopmentPSY 427 Biological PsychologyPSY 431 Theories and Techniques of Psychological TestingHED 602 Introductory Health Ed: K-12EDT 608 Computer based Technology in the ClassroomEXC 603 Dev. EC Spec NeedsEXC 604 Excep & Diversity in ClsrmEXC 602B Fld Exper: Incl Settings (3 quarter units)CLD 627 Meth. Crosscult. Instr.Interdisciplinary Core Courses(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)TED 615 The Foundations of EducationEXC 620 Positive Behavior SupportTED 621A Lang. Dev. Methods: Elem. Sch.Generic Core ExamCore Courses for the Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Credential(11 courses; 48 quarter units)DHH 600 ASL-English Bilingual EducationDHH 601 ASL Acquisition & DevelopmentDHH 602 English Acquisition & DevDHH 603 Assessment for DHH LearnersDHH 604 Bi-literacy EducationDHH 605 Ed of Deaf Special NeedsDHH 606 Curriculum and InstructionDHH 607 Bilingual – Multicultural EdDHH 608A Student Teaching IDHH 608B Student Teaching IIDHH 609 Student Teaching Seminar (3 quarter units)(Must be taken concurrently with student teaching)Exit Comprehensive ExamStudent Teaching.• Proof of passing with a grade of “C” or better coursework or anexamination on the U.S. Constitution.• Official transcripts of all colleges/universities attended on file atNational University.• Proof of passing Basic Skills Requirement.• Proof of meeting the appropriate subject matter competence.• Valid CPR certification for Infant, Child and Adult.• Pass all required coursework with a B average. No grades of Dor F are accepted.• Proof of a Certificate of Clearance or other valid document.• Proof of passing the Reading Instruction CompetenceAssessment (RICA).• Zero account balance prior to student teaching and completion.• Attend exit appointment with Credential Advisor to receive finalclearance and credential documents• Letter of recommendation from Master Teacher• Comprehensive ExaminationSPECIAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS(781)The University Internship credential programs provide opportunitiesfor students to assume the responsibilities of full-time “teachers ofrecord” while completing the credential coursework required fortheir Level I Education Specialist preparation program. Interns musthave an offer of employment from an approved school district ornon-public school that has or is willing to enter into a partnershipagreement with National University. As such, they will serve asemployees of the district or non-public school and as interns with theuniversity. University Internship credential students meet therequirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB.)National University students who are interested in becoming auniversity intern must complete and show verification of allprerequisite requirements and go through the internship eligibilityprocess to determine suitability for the internship program. Theinternship program is intense and students must be selected toparticipate.Throughout their credential program, interns receive direct supportin the classroom on a monthly basis. Interns will receive supportfrom a local site intern support provider and a National Universitysupervisor. The credential program extends over approximately 18months of course and field work. All interns will receive a minimumof six months of classroom based support and supervision. Internsmay receive more support depending on individual needs.An Internship Credential is valid for two years at the site of hire. Assuch, a university intern must be continuously enrolled incoursework, maintain an updated account balance, and register theirinternship status on a yearly basis with the Commission on TeacherCredentialing (CTC). Any changes in employment status while on aninternship credential must be communicated to the credentialadvisor.EducationTo apply for the credential please refer to “Recommendation forPreliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential” section of thecatalog.Students seeking the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist- DHHcredential must demonstrate Intermediate-high proficiency or betterin American Sign Language competence as assessed by ProficiencyInterview before taking:Exit Requirements• Successful completion of the admission process.• Successful completion of the field experience activities, includingInternship Credential Prerequisite and EligibilityRequirementsPrerequisites• Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accreditedcollege or university.• Enrollment into a National University Education SpecialistCredential program.• Proof of subject matter competence.• Proof of passing with a grade “C” or better coursework or anexamination covering the U.S. Constitution.• Proof of possession of a CTC document verifying fingerprint225