The following courses are offered as part of the Liberal Studies & Credentialing department and required for candidates seeking to earn a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-8 education).
TEDU101 (3 units)
Teaching as a Profession
This course provides the student interested in a career in school teaching (public, private or charter schools) the path to a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, including learning the basics in preparing to teach a class (course goals, lesson objectives, lesson methods, lesson evaluation, and content methods selection). Each student will observe in various classrooms for 30 hours and report on these observations in the class. (Prerequisite: Certificate of Clearance as issued by CCTC)
TEDU102 (3 units)
Curriculum & Methods in Physical Education & Health Science
The focus of this course is exploring the dynamic of motion, implications for a healthy body, and procedures for elementary school teachers to use in assisting the developing students. Coursework explores health including instruction in principles and practices of individual, family, and community health.
TEDU110 (2 units)
Technology for Teachers
This course is a comprehensive overview of the use of computer-based technology in the educational environment and integration of computer based applications into instruction in the classroom. Emphasis is on making significant changes in teaching and learning through technology by connecting instructional strategies with relevant technologies. Topics for study include interactive technologies, computer application, educational utilities, computer ethics, computer access and equity, critical thinkng/problem solving, computer-assisted instruction, and the impact of these technologies on our schools and nation. The focus of the class time will be on curriculum theory and design, classroom management and discipline, professional development. (Prerequisite: TEDU101 or concurrent enrollment)
TEDU123 (3 units)
Multicultural Education
This course explores the impact of a number of diverse cultures represented in the classroom focusing on research and reflection on important strategies to help each student learn and develop the core curriculum subjects throughout the school experience. Conceptual approaches to educational programming enables each student to learn tolerance for different cultural realities and appreciation for the power of those cultural differences.
MATH100 (3 units)
Analytical Inquiry
This course covers various topics in mathematics including geometry, probability and statistics, spatial relativity and time dilation. Students will collect data, analyze the data, and make probability statements from the data. Students will analyze complex problems, apply logical reasoning techniques to numbers, evaluate the truth of mathematical statements, and apply different solution strategies. Students will learn how to apply the discipline of statistics to probability.
TEDU251 (3 units)
Curriculum & Methods in Visual & Performing Arts
This course focuses on learning the resources and tools available for teaching visual and performing arts. Hands-on development of methods for classroom use including 2 hours of observation in a K-8 VAPA classroom and interview of a specialized VAPA educator. Participation in a VAPA fair is also required. This course prepares teachers to meet the state requirements in visual and performing arts for a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and equips students with knowledge and methodologies for successful integration and teaching of these subjects.
TEDU275 (3 units)
Initial Student Teaching I
Serving as a classroom assistant for 30 hours during the semester, the student will learn about the dynamics of lesson preparation and classroom instruction. The student will learn about specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction, the interpretation and use of assessments, making content accessible to students, developmentally appropriate teaching practices, and teaching English learners. These expectations will be demonstrated in Teaching Performance Assessment Task 1 (Subject Specific Pedagogy) which will be prepared and submitted (passing score of 3 or 4 is required). This course is the designated service learning course within this major. Service credit can be earned for successful completion of this course. (Prerequisites: TEDU101, TEDU123)
TEDU302 (3 units)
Foundations of Education
This course reviews the major philosophic developments of education through research of the key components of education in a democracy and reflection on the power of the educational process in personal, social, mental, and spiritual development. The student will be encouraged to reflect on their own developmental journey and how they can help others research their potential for success and societal improvement. The student will explore the Philosophy of Education endorsed by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). This aspect of the course will prepare the student for an initial credential with ACSI. (Prerequisites: TEDU101, ENGL101A, ENGL101b)
TEDU310 (3 units)
Educational Psychology
This course explores the disciplines of developmental and educational psychology of theories and patterns of learning, development, instruction, and individual differences as they relate to teacher practices and educational programs. (Prerequisites: PSYC141)
TEDU311 (3 units)
Curriculum & Methods in History and Social Science
Designed to familiarize students with the resources and tools available for teaching history and social science. Hands-on development of methods for classroom use including a minimum of two hours of observation and participation in history and social science classrooms required. This course prepares teachers to meet the state requirements in history and social science for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and equips students with knowledge and methodologies for the successful integration and teaching of these subjects. (Prerequisites: HIST251, HIST252)
TEDU323 (3 units)
Language, Culture, and Literacy
Explores the wonder and development of language with various cultures, the literacy aspects of language development and structure, and attention to the development of concepts, vocabulary and contextual analysis. Areas covered in this course include the essential foundations for teaching reading, language, and literature. (Prerequisite: TEDU101, TEDU123)
TEDU375 (2 units)
Initial Student Teaching II
The next step into the real world of teaching directs the student to more hands-on classroom assisting under the care of a classroom teacher. Thirty hours of classroom assisting required. Specific attention will be given to connecting instructional planning to student characteristics in order to facilitate preparation of Teaching Performance Assessment Task 2 (Designing Instruction) which the candidate will prepare and submit (passing score of 3 or 4 is required). This experience may not be with the same teacher, the same grade level, or the same subject used in Initial Student Teaching I. This course is the designated service learning course within this major. Service credit can be earned for successful completion of this course. (Prerequisites: TEDU275)
TEDU413 (3 units)
Curriculum & Methods in Math and Science
The focus of this course is to learn the resources and tools available for teaching mathematics and science subjects. Hands-on methods for classroom use are developed. A minimum of four hours of observation and participation in mathematics and science classrooms is required. This course prepares teachers to meet the state requirements in mathematics and science for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and equips students with knowledge and methodologies for the successful integration and teaching of these subjects. (Prerequisites: TEDU223, SCI110, SCI120, SCI131)
TEDU423 (3 units)
Curriculum & Methods in Literature and Language
Students will learn the resources and tools available for teaching literature and language subjects. Hands-on methods for classroom use are developed. A minimum of two hours of observation and participation in literature and language classrooms is required. This course prepares teachers to meet the state requirements in literature and language for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and equips students with knowledge and methodologies for the successful integration and teaching of these subjects. (Prerequisites: ENGL101a, ENGL101b, TEDU323)
TEDU475 (6 units)
Student Teaching I
This provides teaching experience in the day school under guidance of the University supervisor with cooperation of a credentialed master teacher in a regular school classroom. (May be public, private or charter school setting.) (Note: students seeking a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential must do this teaching in a public or charter school classroom to learn about state adopted academic content standards.) The course is open to Liberal Studies & Credentialing candidates who have received full admission from the Liberal Studies & Credentialing Department and have been cleared for student teaching. An application for student teaching must be received by March 15 for the fall semester and by October 15 for the spring semester. A weekly seminar accompanies student teaching. Field experience involves seven weeks of full-day classroom instruction under supervision. Teaching Performance Assessment Task 3 (Assessing Learning) will be prepared and submitted (passing score of 3 or 4 is required). This course is the designated service learning course within this major. Service credit can be earned for successful completion of this course. (Prerequisites: TEDU102, TEDU311, TEDU375, TEDU413, TEDU423, Full Admission to Credentialing program, Verification of passing CSET subtests 101, 102, 103, Minimum GPA of 3.0)
TEDU476 (6 units)
Student Teaching II
Provides additional teaching experience in the day school under guidance of the University supervisor with cooperation of a credentialed master teacher in a regular school classroom. (May be public, private or charter school setting.) The course is open to Liberal Studies & Credentialing candidates who have received full admission from the Liberal Studies & Credentialing Department and have been cleared for student teaching. An application for student teaching must be received by March 15 for the fall semester and by October 15 for the spring semester. A weekly seminar accompanies student teaching. The candidate will teach for seven weeks of full-day classroom instruction. This experience may not be with the same teacher, the same grade level, or the same subject used in Student Teaching I. Teaching Performance Assessment Task 4 (Culminating Teaching Experience) will be prepared and submitted (passing score of 3 or 4 is required). This course is the designated service learning course within this major. Service credit can be earned for successful completion of this course. (Prerequisites: TEDU475, Minimum GPA of 3.0)