Programs

Department of Learning and Teaching

In the State of California, classroom teachers are credentialed by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) upon the recommendation of colleges and universities with approved teacher education programs. At the University of San Diego, it is possible for students to graduate in four years with a bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential in several areas; the preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (with an option for BCLAD emphasis) for teaching in elementary education, the Level I Education Specialist Credential for teaching in Special Education in early childhood education or in grades K-12 (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe); and the preliminary Single Subject Credential for teaching in secondary education.

In order to pursue an academic program leading to a degree and teaching credential, students must declare their major as early as possible by filing the appropriate form. In addition, students are required to make a formal application to the Teacher Credential program in the second semester of their sophomore year, or soon after declaring their major, should that occur in the junior year. To be admitted to the Teacher Credential program, students must pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), complete an application, submit a recommendation, and be interviewed by a faculty member in the Department of Learning and Teaching. A minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average is required for admission to the Teacher Credential program and must be maintained throughout the program. A grade of B– or higher is required in all Professional Preparation courses, and a C– or better in all upper-division courses.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) regularly revises program requirements to meet new standards. Please consult the School of Leadership and Education Sciences for the most up-to-date program information.

Credential Programs

Multiple Subject Credential with optional BCLAD Emphasis

USD offers a Multiple Subject Credential program, which prepares students for teaching in self-contained settings in elementary schools and some middle school classrooms. This program is completed along with the Liberal Studies major, which helps prepare students in the subjects taught in elementary classrooms. Students demonstrate subject-matter competence by passing the CSET: Multiple Subject examination. A description of the Liberal Studies major is contained in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this bulletin. Depending on the amount of advanced standing with which students enter USD, it may be necessary for students to take coursework during the Summer Sessions, Intersession, and/or carry 18 units during several semesters of undergraduate study in order to complete the requirements for the Liberal Studies major and professional teacher preparation in four years. Students may choose to complete some of their professional preparation coursework, such as student teaching, as graduate students.

Students will complete the Liberal Studies major and the following professional preparation coursework:
EDSP 389 Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education / 3 units
EDUC 381C Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education / 3 units
EDUC 382 Psychological Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society / 3 units
EDUC 383P Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts / 3 units
EDUC 384C Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development /
3 units
EDUC 385P Elementary Curriculum Methods / 6 units
EDUC 490S Student Teaching Seminar for the Multiple Subject Credential / 2
units*
EDUC 490P Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Credential / 10 units*
*EDUC 490S must be taken concurrently with EDUC 490P.

BCLAD (Bilingual Crosscultural Language and Academic Development) emphasis in the Multiple Subject Credential is for teachers with oral and written fluency in Spanish and English who are interested in teaching in bilingual classrooms. Students interested in the BCLAD emphasis select the Liberal Studies major, the Multiple Subject Credential program with BCLAD emphasis, and complete all additional course requirements as noted in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this bulletin.

To obtain the preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, students must complete the following steps:

Declare the Liberal Studies Major;
Pass the CBEST;
Formally apply and be admitted to the Teacher Credential program as a Multiple Subject candidate;
Undergo a background check for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
Take POLS 125D or HIST 117 at USD, or an approved equivalent course at another college, or pass a U.S. Constitution examination;
Pass the RICA (Reading Instruction Competencies Assessment) – to be taken upon completion of EDUC 383P;
Pass the CSET: Multiple Subject three-part examination prior to applying to student teach;
Formally apply for and successfully complete a full-time semester of student teaching with seminars (EDUC 490P and EDUC 490S). Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential program does not guarantee acceptance into student teaching. Go to http://www.sandiego.edu/academics/soles/currstudents
/policies.php for the complete list of requirements;
Complete all California Credential application papers and pay proper fees;
A grade of B– or higher is required in all professional preparation classes;
A grade of C– or higher in all upper-division courses.

Students are urged to meet regularly with a Teacher Credential program advisor (who will be assigned upon admission to the program) and the Credential Analyst at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences to ensure appropriate course selection and progress toward their credential. Information on the credential application process and credential requirements can be obtained from the Credential Analyst.

Education Specialist Credential (Special Education)

Undergraduate students interested in becoming Special Education teachers have several options available to them. Three credential programs are offered: Mild/Moderate (grades K-12), Moderate/Severe (grades K-12), and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-
Pre-Kindergarten).

To obtain a Level I Education Specialist Credential, students must major in Liberal Studies and complete the major requirements as detailed in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this Bulletin, and take the following professional education course work:

Mild/Moderate Education Specialist

Professional Education Courses
EDUC 375 Elementary Curriculum Methods for Special Educators / 3 units (fall semester only)
EDUC 383P Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts / 3 units
EDUC 384C Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development / 3 units

Education Specialist Common Core Courses
EDSP 370 Assessment in Special Education / 3 units
EDSP 371 Management of Behavior and Instruction in Special Education / 3 units
EDSP 372 Typical and Atypical Language Development / 3 units
EDSP 373 Family Systems and Community/Cultural Resources / 3 units
EDSP 379 Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Special Education / 2 units

Mild/Moderate Specialist Emphasis Courses
EDSP 374 Characteristics and Needs of Individuals with Mild to Moderate exceptionality / 3 units
EDSP 375 Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Mild to Moderate Exceptionality / 3 units
EDSP 490P Practicum Mild/Moderate / 1-6 units

Moderate/Severe Education Specialist

Professional Education Courses
(same as Mild/Moderate courses noted above)

Education Specialist Common Core Courses
(same as Mild/Moderate courses noted above)

Moderate/Severe Specialist Emphasis Courses
EDSP 376 Typical, Atypical, and Medical Development / 3 units
EDSP 378 Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Exceptionality / 3 units
EDSP 492P Practicum Moderate/Severe / 1-6 units

Early Childhood Special Education Specialist

Education Specialist Common Core Courses
(same as Mild/Moderate courses noted above)

Early Childhood Special Education Specialist Emphasis Courses
EDSP 374 Characteristics and Needs of Individuals with Mild to Moderate Exceptionality / 3 units
EDSP 376 Typical, Atypical, and Medical Development / 3 units
EDSP 377 Early Intervention Curriculum and Methods / 3 units
EDSP 378 Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Exceptionality / 3 units
EDSP 491P Practicum Early Childhood / 1-6 units

Important Note: It is possible to obtain more than one Education Specialist credential and/or the preliminary Multiple Subject Credential in conjunction with any of the Education Specialist programs described above. Additional coursework is required, and if the preliminary Multiple Subject Credential is sought, a semester of full-time student teaching in a regular education classroom is also required. Detailed information is available from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences.

To obtain a Level I Education Specialist Credential, students must complete the following steps:

Declare the Liberal Studies major;
Pass the CBEST;
Formally apply and be admitted to the Teacher Credential Program;
Undergo a background check for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
Pass the RICA (Reading Instruction Competencies Assessment) – to be taken upon completion of EDUC 383P (for Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe specializations only);
Formally apply and successfully complete a full-time semester of student teaching (EDUC 490P and EDUC 490S). Admission to the Teacher Credential program does not guarantee acceptance into student teaching. Refer to program materials for specific criteria;
Complete all credential application papers and pay the proper fees;
Complete on-line Technology Workshop;
Complete Practicum (EDSP 490P, 491P, or 492P).
A grade of B– or higher is required in all professional preparation courses;
A grade of C– or higher in all upper-division courses.

Students are urged to meet regularly with their advisor and the School of Leadership and Education Sciences’ Credential Analyst to ensure appropriate courses selection and progress toward their credential. Information on the Credential application process and Credential requirements can be obtained from the Credential Analyst.

Single Subject Credential

USD offers a Single Subject Credential program, which prepares students for teaching in departmentalized settings in secondary classrooms. This program is completed along with a major in a content area, which helps prepare students in the subject matter they wish to teach. Students demonstrate subject-matter competence by passing the CSET subject matter examination. Students may waive the CSET by completing an approved subject matter program (which differs from the major), where offered. Contact the Credential Analyst in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences for a current list of approved subject matter programs. Depending on the approved program requirements and the amount of advanced standing with which students enter USD, it may be necessary for students to take coursework during the Summer Sessions, Intersession, and/or carry 18 units during several semesters of undergraduate study in order to complete the requirements for an approved program and professional teacher preparation in four years. Students may choose to complete some of their professional preparation coursework, such as student teaching, or all of their professional preparation coursework as graduate students. Specific course requirements for approved programs can be obtained from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, or the appropriate department in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students will complete the following professional preparation coursework:

ENG 318E or EDUC 558XB (through USD Continuing Education) Development of English Language/Acquisition Skills
EDSP 389 Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education / 3 units
EDUC 332P Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools / 3 units
EDUC 334P Methods of Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools / 3 units
EDUC 381C Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education / 3 units
EDUC 382 Psychological Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society / 3 units
EDUC 384C Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development / 3 units
EDUC 491S Student Teaching Seminar for the Single Subject Credential / 2 units*
EDUC 491P Student Teaching for the Single Subject Credential / 10 units*
*EDUC 491S must be taken concurrently with EDUC 491P.

To obtain the preliminary Single Subject Credential, students must complete the following:

Pass the CBEST;
Formally apply and be admitted to the Teacher Credential Program as a Single Subject candidate;
Undergo a background check for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
Take POLS 125D or HIST 117 at USD or an approved equivalent course at another college, or pass a U.S. Constitution examination;
Pass the CSET subject matter examination prior to applying to student teach or all requirements of an approved program before student teaching;
Formally apply for and successfully complete a full-time semester of student teaching and the seminar (EDUC 491P and EDUC 491S). Admission to the Single Subject Credential program does not guarantee acceptance into student teaching. Go to http://www.sandiego.edu/academics/soles/currstudents/policies.php for the complete list of requirements;
Complete all California Credential application papers and pay proper fees;
A grade of B– or higher is required in all professional preparation classes;
A grade of C– or higher in all upper-division courses.

American Humanics Program

American Humanics is a national certificate program that prepares students for careers in youth and human service management. The program works with national nonprofit agencies to train students in leadership skills, enhancing their employment opportunities upon graduation. American Humanics offers on-the-job experience, networking opportunities, and job placement. Numerous activities include community involvement, voluntary service, and attendance at an annual conference. Students may take this program separate from, or in conjunction with, the Leadership minor. Students enrolled in the program must complete the following core courses in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences:

American Humanics Certificate (11 units)

EDLD 35 Leadership in Youth and Human Services / 3 units
EDLD 355S Agency Seminar I / 1 unit
EDLD 356S Agency Seminar II / 1 unit
EDLD 387P Leadership Practical Experience / 3 units or
EDLD 388 Leadership Internship I / 1-3 units
EDLD 389 Leadership Internship II / 1-3 units*

American Humanics Management Institute**
*Business majors may substitute BUSN 498 for EDLD 389.
**The American Humanics Management Institute is a four-day, intensive national conference that provides students of the American Humanics program with an opportunity to interact with agency professionals and students nationwide. The conference focuses on innovative ideas and techniques related to successful careers in the not-for-profit sector. Attendance at this conference is required for students pursuing the American Humanics Certificate and Leadership Minor. (Fee required)

American Humanics Certificate and Leadership Minor (20 units)

EDLD 160 Leadership in Organizations / 3 units*
EDLD 350 Leadership in Groups / 3 units*
EDLD 351 Leadership Seminar / 3 units***
EDLD 352 Leadership in Youth and Human Services / 3 units
EDLD 355S Agency Seminar I / 1 unit
EDLD 356S Agency Seminar II / 1 Unit
EDLD 387P Leadership Practical Experience / 3 units or
EDLD 388 Leadership Internship I / 1-3 units
EDLD 389 Leadership Internship II / 1-3 units*
American Humanics Management Institute**

*Business majors may substitute MGMT 300 for EDLD 160, MGMT 301 for EDLD 350, and BUSN 498 for EDLD 389.
**The American Humanics Management Institute is a four-day, intensive national conference that provides students of the American Humanics program with an opportunity to interact with agency professionals and students nationwide. The conference focuses on innovative ideas and techniques related to successful careers in the not-for-profit sector. Attendance at this conference is required for students pursuing the American Humanics Certificate and Leadership Minor. (Fee required)
***Prerequisites: EDLD 160 and EDLD 350

Leadership Minor

This minor offers undergraduate students in any major the opportunity to learn about and develop leadership in their personal and professional lives. Studies include an understanding of how organizations function; how change occurs in people’s lives, in the organizations to which they belong, and in society in general; and the nature and purpose of leadership in transforming people, organizations, and society. Leadership minor students learn how leaders use group dynamics and politics to achieve their purposes, and study the ethical dimensions of leadership. Students articulate their own philosophy of leadership that will guide them in their future careers and throughout life.

Practical experience is included to provide students the opportunity to develop their leadership abilities. Students may take this program separate from, or in conjunction with, the American Humanics program.

Leadership Minor (18 units)
Required Courses
EDLD 160 Leadership in Organizations / 3 units
EDLD 350 Leadership in Groups / 3 units
EDLD 351 Leadership Seminar / 3 units
(Prerequisites: EDLD 160 and EDLD 350)
EDLD 387P Leadership: Practical Experience / 3 units
or
EDLD 388 Leadership Internship I / 3 units

Choose two courses (6 units) from the following:
EDLD 161 Emerging Leaders / 2 units
EDLD 162 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership / 3 units
EDLD 280 Leadership and Service Learning / 1 unit
EDLD 281 Leadership and Social Change / 3 units
EDLD 349 Women and Leadership / 3 units
EDLD 352 Leadership in Youth and Human Services / 3 units
EDLD 353 Professional and Ethical Issues and the Practice of Leadership / 3 units
EDLD 354 Leadership and Diversity in Organizations / 3 units
EDLD 357 Leadership and the Practice of Presence / 3 units
EDLD 359 Models of Participatory Leadership / 3 units
EDLD 389 Leadership Internship II / 3 units

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