Required Courses - 84-86 units

Required Professional Preparation Courses 29 units

• EDUC 101 - Introduction to Elementary Schooling Units: 3
• EDAP 364 - Initial Classroom Apprenticeship Units: 1
• EDAP 365 - Advanced Classroom Apprenticeship Units: 2
• EDAP 467 - Student Teaching I Units: 3
• EDAP 468 - Student Teaching Seminar I Units: 1
• EDAP 469 - Student Teaching II Units: 3
• EDAP 470 - Student Teaching Seminar II Units: 1
• EDAP 471 - Student Teaching III Units: 5
• EDAP 472 - Student Teaching Seminar III Units: 1
• EDUC 510 - Learning Theory and Development Applied in Multicultural Contexts Units: 3
• EDUC 512 - Equity, Diversity and Foundations of Schooling Units: 3
• EDUC 520 - Observing and Guiding Behavior in Multilingual/Multicultural and Inclusive Classrooms Units: 3

Required Emphasis - 9 units

Nine additional units must be taken from one of the following emphases:

• Reading, Language and Literature
• History and Social Science
• Mathematics
• Science
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Physical Education and Health
• Human Development and Psychology
• Bilingual Studies: Spanish/English
• BCLAD
• Special Education
• Chicana/o Studies

Students are strongly encouraged to select an emphasis in mathematics, science, special education or BCLAD since these are areas of greatest teacher shortage.

Required Supporting, General Education Courses - 13 units

• COMM 345 - Media Literacy and Youth Culture (Cross-listed as EDUC 345) Units: 3
• SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I Units: 4
• Literature Course, GE C2 Units: 3
• UNIV 110 - Critical Thinking and the University Mission Units: 3

Requirements for Admission to the Accelerated Program

Students must be accepted into the accelerated program prior to enrolling in EDAP 467 . Students may apply for admission at any time after completing 60 units in the Liberal Studies Program. Admission will be granted based upon completing the following requirements for admission. Applications and advising are available in the CI Credential Office.

1. Examinations — Students must pass either the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) and the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET-MS), or the CSET-MS with writing skills test prior to admission to the accelerated program.
2. Grade Point Average — Students must pass all prerequisite classes with no grade lower than a “C.” A cumulative grade point average of 2.67 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 units or better is required for admission to the integrated program.
3. Health Clearance — Evidence of a negative tuberculin test is required. The tuberculin test is valid for four 4 years and must be valid through student teaching. The tuberculin test may be completed at a private physician’s office, the county health department, or the CI Student Health Center.
4. Certificate of Clearance — Students must possess or apply for a valid Certificate of Clearance as part of admission. A copy of an emergency permit satisfies the clearance requirement. The Certificate of Clearance is a background check and clearance conducted by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
5. One set of official transcripts — One set of official transcripts with a list of courses in progress must be submitted to the Credential Office with the program application.
6. Two Letters of Recommendation — Two letters of recommendation from faculty, employers, and/or others who are knowledgeable about the student’s personal qualities and potential to work with children must be submitted with the program application.
7. Experience — At least 45 hours of documented field experience in a K-8 classroom or an equivalent documented field experience must be completed.
8. Writing Sample — Writing samples are required as part of the application process. The writing sample includes a 500-600 word essay describing the applicant’s interest in teaching children with the diversity of languages and cultures represented in California schools.
9. Interview — The Accelerated Program admissions committee will interview candidates once all other portions of the admissions requirements are complete.

Program Maintenance Requirements: In order to remain in the accelerated program, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (“B”) or better, with no course grades lower than a “C+.”