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Earn a California Teaching Credential

Earn a California Teaching Credential. Dr. Glee Brooks Dean of Education Simpson University gbrooks@simpsonu.edu www.simpsonu.edu. About Simpson University. Liberal Arts University, Redding, California

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Earn a California Teaching Credential

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  1. Earn a California Teaching Credential

  2. Dr. Glee Brooks Dean of Education Simpson Universitygbrooks@simpsonu.eduwww.simpsonu.edu

  3. About Simpson University • Liberal Arts University, Redding, California • Undergraduate degrees: core subjects, business, psychology, outdoor leadership, nursing, education • Graduate degrees: Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Psychology Counseling, Master of Arts degrees in Tozer Seminary • Christian and Missionary Alliance based

  4. Gateway to World Service

  5. School of Education ProgramsDelivered in Korea • Master of Arts in Education Degree • Curriculum and Instruction with TESOL Certificate • California Preliminary Administrative Credential • California Teaching Credentials

  6. The Simpson University Approach • Face to face format; plus ooVoo or Polycom video conferencing • Convenient schedule; weekends and evenings • Availability of professors • Access to experts in the field • Relevant and practical

  7. HALLMARKS • Multiple strategies to reach all learners • Pedagogy for teaching English Learners • Lessons designed to meet California content standards • Assessment of and for learning, ongoing; use of data to drive instruction • Technology as a tool to enhance learning • Leadership for vision and change

  8. California Teaching Credential • Six courses plus student teaching in California • CSET test available only in California

  9. Admission Requirements • Bachelor’s degree from a US institution or an equivalent • Passage of CBEST taken in Seoul at Pearson Test Center • Strong oral and written English skills • TOEFL of 79-80 internet based • Fingerprint Clearance • TB Clearance • Online application and interview with Education Faculty

  10. Program Requirements • Successful completion of coursework • Observations during coursework • Passage of CSET – subject knowledge test, prior to student teaching. This test is available only in California at this time

  11. Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA) only for multiple subjects candidates • US Constitution: take an online test of 75 questions • Current CPR when you file for your credential

  12. Student Teaching • Student teaching is normally 17 weeks. One half of student teaching must be in California. • Single subject candidates teach two different preparations in their field. At least three periods for 17 weeks. • Multiple subjects candidates (K-6) student teach ½ in K-2 grades and ½ in 3-6 grades in WASC accredited schools.

  13. Waiving Part of Student Teaching • One-half of student teaching must be in a California public school during the regular school year. • One-half may be waived based upon qualified teaching experience in a WASC accredited private school. The experience must be full time in the candidate’s subject area.

  14. Cost for a CA Credential • The 32 credit program is $610 per credit = $19,520 • The TPAs have a $500 fee for scoring • Other fees include CBEST, CSET, and RICA (for multiple subjects only), Fingerprint Clearance; TB Clearance, CPR, and US Constitution test. • Stafford Loans available to US Citizens

  15. Adding the MA Degree • Candidates may also enroll in the MA in Education degree and take courses held in Korea. • 22 more credits or seven courses will complete the MA in Ed degree

  16. August 24-25 • August 24, 5:00-6:00 Orientation • ED 5000 Technology in the Classroom, Saturday August 25, 9:00-12:00 on ooVoo (like Skype)

  17. Next Steps Apply Now and Complete Admission by August 1 for the Fall Start www.simpsonu.edu

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