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Single Subject Credential Courses

Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For full program details, .

Note: This list is intended to give you a quick glimpse into the programs academic offerings, and should not be used as a guide for course selection or academic advising.

Teacher Preparation and Pedagogy Coursework (Undergraduate)

All teacher preparation and pedagogy coursework must be completed with a grade of B- or higher with an overall 3.0 GPA. The following courses are to be taken in this sequence:

LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching

This course examines the structure and function of the school, foundations of education, qualities required for teacher effectiveness, and contemporary issues in education. Successful completion of this course constitutes one of the requirements for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. CBEST must be taken or basic skills requirement met during this course for acceptance to a credential program. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 25-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Special approval required. Must submit Certificate of Clearance forms and valid negative TB test results. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students

Survey of the theories, programs, and instructional practices for English language development, including first and second language acquisition and individual factors affecting language acquisition. Strategies for the application of theory to classroom practice and instruction in content area literacy are emphasized. Principles of educational equity, diversity, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness are examined. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #1. Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 425 - Secondary Content Area Reading

Methods and materials for teaching reading through content areas in secondary schools; attention to reading techniques, testing, and individualization. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #2. Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 330 - Psychological Foundations of Education

Application of psychological principles to the education process, role of the teacher and learner, human growth and development, learning styles, motivation, memory, transfer of learning, measurement and evaluation, research and experimentation in learning theory. Notes: Special approval required. Restricted to formal application and acceptance to the School of Education. Credential candidates must pass this course with a "B-" or higher. This course is designed to fulfill the University's writing competency requirement for credential students. Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 433 - Single Subject Pedagogy

During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject candidates relate the Common Core and the state-adopted K12 academic content standards for candidates in their specific subject area to major concepts and principles in their discipline, including planning, organizing, and implementing effective instruction (Grades 712). Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 438 - Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment

The course emphasis is curriculum and instruction through the planning and teaching of a variety of developmentally and ability-appropriate instructional strategies for all learners, including Universal Design of Learning and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS), differentiation, and assessment. Candidates will complete 60-hours of fieldwork. Candidates will design and teach several classroom lessons in local secondary schools.

LEDU 450 - Secondary Student Teaching I

Full-time laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and University supervisors. University seminar required. Notes: Special approval required. Restricted to formal application. Must pass course with a grade of "B-" or higher. CalTPA #4. Candidates doing student teaching are limited to a maximum of 15 credits that semester with approval. Must register for LEDU 452 if completing student teaching in one semester. (See also SEED 514/515). Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 452 - Secondary Student Teaching II

See LEDU 450. Notes: Special approval required. Restricted to formal application. Must pass course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Grade Mode: A.

Teacher Preparation and Pedagogy Coursework (Graduate)

All teacher preparation and pedagogy coursework must be completed with a grade of B- or higher with an overall 3.0 GPA. The following courses are to be taken in this sequence:

SEED 519 - Foundations of Education

This course is the first course in the credential sequence and is designed to introduce the candidate to foundations of education and qualities required for teacher effectiveness. This course includes intensive study in lesson planning, creating a healthy and safe learning environment, technology in education, and support strategies for special needs students and English Language Learners. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 25-hour field practicum component is required, 10 hours required for teachers under contract. Notes: Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission and valid negative TB test results. This course is waived if LEDU 301 or MUSC 205 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Grade Mode: A.

SEED 525 - Secondary Content Area Reading

The methods and materials for teaching reading through the content areas in secondary schools; attention to techniques for teaching reading, testing and individualization. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour field practicum component is required, 10 hours for teachers under contract. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

SEED 541 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students

Survey of the theories, programs, and instructional practices for English language development, including first and second language acquisition and individual factors affecting language acquisition. Strategies for the application of theory to classroom practice and instruction in content area literacy are emphasized. Principles of educational equity, diversity, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness are examined. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 20-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: This course is waived if LEDU 341 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

SEED 526 - Psychological Foundations of Education

Application of psychological principles to the education process, role of the teacher and learner, human growth and development, learning styles, motivation, memory, transfer of learning, measurement and evaluation, research and experimentation in learning theory. Notes: This course waived if LEDU 301 and LEDU 330 were taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Grade Mode: A.

SEED 533 - Single Subject Pedagogy

During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject candidates relate Common Core and the state-adopted K12 academic content standards for candidates in their specific subject area to major concepts and principles in their discipline, including planning, organizing, and implementing effective instruction (Grades 712).

SEED 539 - Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment

The course emphasis is curriculum and instruction through the planning and teaching of a variety of developmentally and ability-appropriate instructional strategies for all learners, including Universal Design of Learning and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS), differentiation, and assessment.

SEED 514 - Secondary Student Teaching I

Full-time laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and university supervisors. University on-campus seminar required. Notes: Special approval required. Must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Restricted to formal application and approval. Must register for SEED 515 if completing student teaching in one semester. Grade Mode: A.

SEED 515 - Secondary Student Teaching II

Full-time laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising master teachers and university supervisors. University on-campus seminar required. Notes: Special approval required. Must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Restricted to formal application and approval. Grade Mode: A.

Fieldwork (Undergraduate)

You are required to fulfill fieldwork hours for the courses below. 51蹤獲 will arrange your placements with partnering districts.

LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching

This course examines the structure and function of the school, foundations of education, qualities required for teacher effectiveness, and contemporary issues in education. Successful completion of this course constitutes one of the requirements for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. CBEST must be taken or basic skills requirement met during this course for acceptance to a credential program. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 25-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Special approval required. Must submit Certificate of Clearance forms and valid negative TB test results. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students

Survey of the theories, programs, and instructional practices for English language development, including first and second language acquisition and individual factors affecting language acquisition. Strategies for the application of theory to classroom practice and instruction in content area literacy are emphasized. Principles of educational equity, diversity, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness are examined. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #1. Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 425 - Secondary Content Area Reading

Methods and materials for teaching reading through content areas in secondary schools; attention to reading techniques, testing, and individualization. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #2. Grade Mode: A.

LEDU 438 - Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment

The course emphasis is curriculum and instruction through the planning and teaching of a variety of developmentally and ability-appropriate instructional strategies for all learners, including Universal Design of Learning and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS), differentiation, and assessment. Candidates will complete 60-hours of fieldwork. Candidates will design and teach several classroom lessons in local secondary schools.

Fieldwork (Graduate)

You are required to fulfill fieldwork hours for the courses below. 51蹤獲 will arrange your placements with partnering districts. Most graduate students work full time and/ with permission from their employers, they can utilize personal or vacation time to arrange for their fieldwork hours in the schools.

SEED 519 - Foundations of Education

This course is the first course in the credential sequence and is designed to introduce the candidate to foundations of education and qualities required for teacher effectiveness. This course includes intensive study in lesson planning, creating a healthy and safe learning environment, technology in education, and support strategies for special needs students and English Language Learners. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 25-hour field practicum component is required, 10 hours required for teachers under contract. Notes: Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission and valid negative TB test results. This course is waived if LEDU 301 or MUSC 205 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Grade Mode: A.

SEED 525 - Secondary Content Area Reading

The methods and materials for teaching reading through the content areas in secondary schools; attention to techniques for teaching reading, testing and individualization. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour field practicum component is required, 10 hours for teachers under contract. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.

SEED 539 - Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment

The course emphasis is curriculum and instruction through the planning and teaching of a variety of developmentally and ability-appropriate instructional strategies for all learners, including Universal Design of Learning and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS), differentiation, and assessment.

SEED 541 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students

Survey of the theories, programs, and instructional practices for English language development, including first and second language acquisition and individual factors affecting language acquisition. Strategies for the application of theory to classroom practice and instruction in content area literacy are emphasized. Principles of educational equity, diversity, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness are examined. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 20-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: This course is waived if LEDU 341 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A.