Preliminary Teaching Credential

Teaching Credentials

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Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education

“We believe education is a calling and we exist to equip, empower and encourage leader-educators to impact our communities, country and world.”

Robin Duncan, Ed.D. Dean, Metcalf School of Education

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Program Distinctives

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Programs are designed to meet compliance with the California state educational credential requirements. Courses prepare candidates to teach a diverse student population both locally and globally.

The Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education fosters excellent relationships with a wide range of elementary and secondary schools. These schools actively seek CBU credential candidates and graduates to teach in their classrooms.

Learn from Dedicated Faculty

Candidates benefit from the individual attention and support of the outstanding faculty at the Metcalf School of Education. Instructors include veteran educators with in-depth experience teaching in a variety of educational settings worldwide.

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Program details at a glance.

Program Length

Program Cost*

Program Start Term

36-62 units

$675 per unit

1–3 years

$365 per semester general fee

Fall (September) Spring (January)

(part-time and full-time options available; includes student teaching semester)

Class Format

Accreditation

Classes offered on campus Monday-Thursday evenings

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.

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Led by biblical truth, the Metcalf School of Education’s mission is to prepare globally minded educational leaders of high moral character who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive, lifelong learners.

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Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education

Credential Options & Course Overview Single Subject Credential:* The Single Subject credential program offers a specialized curriculum that prepares students to teach their specific content matter in departmentalized classes. CBU’s approved undergraduate subject matter programs include: English, Spanish, math, art, social science and music.

Candidates meet subject matter competency through undergraduate work and/or exams.

Credential Requirements

36 units

Core Requirements: 21 units EDU 511 Theories & Methods of Teaching 3 Diverse Students EDU 514 Secondary Methods 3 EDU 515 Reading and Writing in Content Areas 3 EDU 519 Subject Area Specialization EDU 528 Classroom Management and Ethics for 3 Middle School and High School Teachers EDU 540 The Exceptional Child Middle School 3 and High School Settings EDU 572 Professional Relationships in Middle School 3 and High School Settings Clinical Practice Requirements: EDU 583 Student Teaching Portfolio EDU 586 Initial Clinical Practice: Preliminary Single Subject Credential EDU 587 Final Clinical Practice: Preliminary Mild/Moderate Credential

15 units 1 7 7

Multiple Subject Credential:* The Multiple Subject credential program prepares candidates with the requisite knowledge and skills to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom in grades 12 and below. CBU’s state-approved Multiple Subject credential program offers a specialized curriculum that prepares students to teach multiple subjects specifically in an elementary educational setting. Candidates meet subject matter competency through undergraduate work and/or exams. Candidates must complete all program and state requirements to be eligible for a credential.

Credential Requirements

36 units

Core Requirements 21 units EDU 505 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: 3 Math/Science EDU 512 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: 3 Arts/Social Science EDU 513 Equity & Diversity in MS School Setting 3 EDU 516 Pedagogical Approaches to Literacy Acquisition 3 EDU 518 Classroom Management 3 EDU 541 The Exceptional Child 3 SPE 533 Professional Relationships 3

Clinical Practice Requirements EDU 588 Initial Clinical Practice: Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential EDU 589 Final Clinical Practice: Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential EDU 583 Student Teaching Portfolio

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Preliminary Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential: Multiple Subjects Classroom* Candidates who complete this credential are qualified to teach and assess students with a range of special needs. This credential authorizes a teacher to provide appropriate student access to the academic core curriculum, to assist students in meeting instructional academic goals, and to offer instruction for students with mild to moderate support needs.

Credential Requirements

51 units

Core Requirements 21 units EDU 505 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: 3 Math/Science EDU 512 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: 3 Arts/Social Science EDU 513 Equity & Diversity in MS School Setting 3 EDU 516 Pedagogical Approaches to Literacy Acquisition 3 EDU 518 Classroom Management 3 EDU 541 The Exceptional Child 3 SPE 533 Professional Relationships 3 Special Education Requirements SPE 528 Technical Solutions for Ed. Specialists SPE 546 Applied Behavior Analysis SPE 558 Assessment & Interventions w/Lab SPE 534 Strategies and Interventions Across Content Areas

15 units 3 3 4 3

Clinical Practice Requirements EDU 583 Student Teaching Portfolio SPE 586 Initial Clinical Practice: Preliminary Mild/Moderate Credential SPE 587 Final Clinical Practice: Preliminary Mild/Moderate Credential

15 units 1 units 7 unit 7 unit

Preliminary Extensive Support Needs Credential: Mutliple Subjects Classroom* Candidates who complete this credential are qualified to teach and assess students with a range of special needs. This credential authorizes a teacher to provide appropriate student access to the academic core curriculum, to assist students in meeting instructional academic goals, and to offer instruction for students with extensive service needs. Candidates must complete all program and state requirements to be eligible for a credential.

*Candidates must complete all program and state requirements to be eligible for a credential.

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Credential Requirements

43 units

Core Requirements 21 units EDU 505 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: 3 Math/Science EDU 512 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: 3 Arts/Social Science EDU 513 Equity & Diversity in MS School Setting 3 EDU 516 Pedagogical Approaches to Literacy Acquisition 3 EDU 518 Classroom Management 3 EDU 541 The Exceptional Child 3 SPE 533 Professional Relationships 3 Special Education Requirements: SPE 528 Technical Solutions for Ed. Specialists SPE 546 Applied Behavior Analysis SPE 558 Assessment & Interventions w/Lab Extensive Support Needs Requirements: SPE 568 Teaching Studies w/Extensive Services Needs: Instr. Strategies SPE 569 Teaching Studies w/Extensive Service Needs: Comm. Int. and Clinical Practice Requirements

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Clinical Practice Requirements 15 units EDU 583 Student Teaching Portfolio 1 SPE 588 Initial Clinical Practice: Preliminary Extensive 7 Support Needs Credential SPE 589 Final Clinical Practice: Preliminary Extensive 7 Support Needs Credential Program curriculum subject to change

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Faculty Spotlight Jeff McNair, Ph.D.

Director, Education Specialist Program

Hello! My name is Jeff McNair and I am a

Second is being able to teach students with

professor of education at CBU. After growing

academic rigor and grace. Faculty make students

up in New Jersey, I studied Christian education

work hard, but they are also accessible and

at Wheaton College. It was there that I first met

recognize that life happens to students. I have

people with autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s

been in so many faculty conversations which

syndrome and epilepsy. I was embraced with

started with, “How can we help this student?”

openness, honesty and friendliness particularly from those with intellectual disabilities. Forty

Third is being able to freely speak and teach

years later, God has allowed me to combine

from a biblical worldview. After 15 years at a

a life of weekly disability ministry at my local

state university, I finally had the freedom to talk

church with a life in academia focused on

about anything I wanted to. I could now share

community integration, special education and

all the secular perspectives with a biblical point

working to bring the Christian church to loving

of view on disability. This also assisted me to

those with disabilities.

develop my thinking, combining Christian and secular perspectives. This openness has helped

When I think about why I love teaching at CBU, three things come to mind. First being our diverse student body. The diversity is the direct result of efforts to make the university as representative of the community as possible.

This can be easily overlooked, but it makes for a much richer campus environment.

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me to be a better teacher and ministry leader.

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School of Education Highlight We live in a globally connected world where constant change is the new norm. It is within this context that the Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education prepares educational leaders to compete and engage in the educational arena. Through our academically rigorous offerings, we develop our students for professional excellence, servant leadership and continuous improvement, all built on a sound Christian worldview.

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Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education

Admissions Requirements Application for admission with a $45 application fee Official transcript reflecting the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or the evaluated equivalency.

Minimum GPA of 2.75 for admission Basic skills requirement can be met by passing the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST), qualifying coursework or a combination of both.

Proof of registration for at least one subtest of the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET), for the intended credential content area, or meet the subject matter competency equivalency (qualifying undergraduate major) Verification of Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which can be obtained through the School of Education.

Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address: - What are your educational goals?

- How will this program help meet those goals?

- What makes you a good fit for CBU? Additional requirements may be requested

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How to Apply

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Submit a graduate application at

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Send official college or university transcripts.

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Provide any supplemental documents required.

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Application Deadlines Fall

Spring

Priority

May 15

November 1

Standard

August 1

December 1

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