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Single Subject Credential Program Courses

Courses in the Program

The Single Subject Credential Program is comprised of 10 courses and a semester of student teaching totaling 45 units.  The 10 courses are comprised of 1 pre-requisite, 4 co-requisites, 4 core courses and a student teaching seminar.  All courses must be completed prior to beginning your student teaching semester with the exception of the student student teaching seminar which is done concurrently with student teaching.

PRE-REQUISITE COURSE (3 units) 

Course

Description

Units

EDSS 300

Introduction to Teaching (prerequisite course; application to the program is made during this course; in order to be admitted to the program students must receive a B or better in this course; 45 hours of classroom observation are required for completion of course; each section is specific to the subject area. EDSS 300 is only offered in the Fall and Spring semesters except Music, Spring only, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fall only, and Health Science, Fall only.)

3 units

CO-REQUISITE COURSES (12 units) Can be taken before, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300. Must be completed prior to student teaching.

Course

Description

Units

ED P 301:

Child Development and Learning: A Cross Cultural Perspective

3 units

or

 

 

ED P 302:

Early and Late Adolescent Development: A Cross Cultural Perspective

3 units

or

 

 

ED P 305:

Educational Psychology

3 units

EDSP 350:

or

EDSP 355B:

Education of Exceptional Individuals

 

Collaborative Models of Inclusive Education: Partnerships and Strategies for Teaching All Students

3 units

 

3 units

H SC 411B:

Health Science for Secondary Teachers

3 units

Level I Technology:

Computer Competency Requirement (3 unit course or state-approved exam or 1 unit performance assessment course; see below for courses that meet this requirement)

*Note:  The Science Credential Program includes the Level I Technology competencies in their program.  Students in the Science Program do not need to complete an additional Level I Technology course or exam.

3 units

 

  • Level 1 Educational Technology Competency Requirement

Candidates in the 11 subject area programs meet the Level 1 technology requirement through the courses listed below.  Candidates are advised to take the course associated with their subject.  However, all student may take any of the courses listed to satisfy this requirement.  Candidates may also demonstrate Level 1 proficiency by passing a state-approved examination (refer to CSET Preliminary Education Technology for test information) or by passing ETEC 411:  Assessment of Computer Technology competency, Level 1.  ETEC 411 is a performance assessment course for those who already have Level 1 skills and knowledge.  Additional information regarding this course is available at: www.csulb.edu/~tchen5/etec411.htm

Subject

Course

Description

Art

Art 305

Art Disciplines and New Technology

English

English 337

Technology in the English Classroom

Home Economics

ETEC 444

Consumer Technology

Health Science

ETEC 444

Computer Technology in Education, Level I

LOTE

RGR 470

Technologies in the Learning of LOTE  (Beginning Summer 2008)

Mathematics

MTED 301

Math Technology

Music

MUS 125T

Introduction to Music Education

PE

KIN 354

Technology in Physical Education

Science

EDSS 300C,450C, & 473C

Science Credential Program

Social Science

ETEC 444

Computer Technology in Education, Level I

CORE COURSES(12 units) Students must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.  All credential courses must be completed prior to student teaching.

Course

Description

Units

EDSE 435:

United States Secondary Schools:  Intercultural Education

3 units

EDSE 436:

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Classroom Management (Fall and Spring Only)

3 units

EDSE 457:

Reading and Writing in the Secondary School

3 units

EDSS 450:

Curriculum and Methods in Content Areas (each section is specific to the subject area; offered fall and spring only)

3 units

STUDENT TEACHING (15 units) & Seminar (3 units) Students must attend a mandatory Student Teaching Application Meeting to receive the student teaching application the semester prior to Student Teaching. 

Subject Matter Exam Takers:  Passing scores on subject matter exams (CSET) must be submitted by October 1 (Spring) or March 1 (Summer/Fall) during the semester PRIOR to Student Teaching. 

Students Completing Subject Matter Waiver Programs:  Final subject matter courses must be completed no later than the semester PRIOR to student teaching.  Credential courses and subject matter courses cannot be taken concurrently with student teaching.

Course

Description

Units

EDSS 472:

Student Teaching
Student teaching is the culminating field experience in he program.  To advance to student teaching all candidates must: (a) pass the CBEST exam, (b) demonstrate subject matter competence, (c) complete all pre- and co-requisite,  and core courses, including  the computer proficiency requirement

15 units

EDSS 473

Student Teaching Seminar 
Seminar accompanies student teaching

3 units

 

last updated — Jan 20, 2012
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