For more information:
www.gse.uci.edu
Teacher Education in CA
How do I become a teacher in California?
• Complete the State requirements (see Application page)
• 1-2 year preparation program to obtain your preliminary
credential (offered here at UCI and other institutions around the
state)
• 2 years to complete an Induction Program (Beginning Teacher
Support & Assessment – BTSA) to clear your credential. (Your
employer will help you obtain this.)
• Continuous professional development. We offer them at UCI.
Please see the following site for more info:
http://unex.uci.edu/certificates/education
Is There a Need for Teachers?
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You’ve probably seen some of the layoffs that have occurred in the past
year or so, and are wondering, “Is there going to be a job out there for me?”
Here are some factors you may consider about teaching.
– Retiring Teachers – many teachers born in the baby-boom era are now
ready to retire.
– Studies project a need for 300,000 new teachers in California in the next
10 years.
– Certain fields are always in need of teachers: Math, Sciences, and
Special Education
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Making yourself more marketable is also a consideration in this time. You
will do this by going to a good school, and then also by adding
supplementary credentials (usually by merely taking the CSET and a
methods course in that area!) Come to an info session for details!
Teacher’s Pay $$$
• Teacher compensation varies by district, by level of
education, and sometimes even by subject.
• Here are some examples:
– Irvine, 2011-2012
• $48,361
• $49,089
• $65,743
1st year teacher: Bachelors + Credential
1st year teacher: BA, Cred., + 45 units
10th year of teaching, BA, Cred. + 45 units
– Garden Grove, 2010-2011
• $49,439
• $54,931
• $79,650
1st year teacher, Bachelors + Credential
1st year teacher: BA, Cred., + 30 units
10th year of teaching, BA, Cred. + 30 units
The Application Process
 Application (beginning 9/15/2011)
http://www.grad.uci.edu/prospective/app_checklist.htm
 3 Letters of Recommendation (one must be from a professor or
instructor with whom you took a course at a college or university)
 Statement of Purpose & Personal History Statement (may be
combined into one essay)
 Transcripts (one set from all post-secondary institutions)
 GRE (MAT applicants only)
 Due by March 30 (for preferred admission)
To Begin the Program
 Certificate of Clearance (top priority)
 TB Test (no older than 3 years)
 CBEST
 CSET/ SMPP (no older than five years)
To Apply for your Credential
 CPR – infant/child/adult (usually obtained
during the program)
 US Constitution (by coursework or exam)
 Reading Instruction Competency Exam
(RICA)
Structure of the Program
What would the Credential program look like?
Generic M.A.T./Credential: subject to change by program and year. This calendar does NOT apply to Spring Start
Program.
MAT 1
Summer
MAT courses
Fall
Active
Observing &
Credential
Classes
Winter
Spring
Student
Teaching &
Credential
Classes
Student
Teaching &
Credential
Classes
Summer
MAT courses
What if you change your mind on the M.A.T program in the middle of the Credential? Add the M.A.T. later!
MAT 2
Fall
Active
Observing &
Credential
Classes
Winter
Spring
Student
Teaching &
Credential
Classes
Student
Teaching &
Credential
Classes
Credential Program is mid-August to mid-July and is all that is required to teach in CA.
Summer
MAT
courses
Teac
hing!
$$$
Summer
MAT
courses
Courses to Get an Early Start
Undergrad
Course
Course Topic
MS
Course
Educ 108
Adolescent Development
Educ 124
Multicultural/Diversity
Educ 327
Educ 137
Art (Elementary)
Educ 325
Educ 128
Special Populations
Educ 328
Educ 131, 139
OR 152F
Technology
Educ 173 OR 176
Cognition & Learning
SS
Course
Educ 350
Educ 347 A&B
Educ 348
Educ 334
Educ 173
If you are not a UCI student, you can enroll using:
* Access UCI (http://unex.uci.edu/courses/access_uci/) or during
* Summer Sessions (http://summer.uci.edu).
Educ 173
Required Courses – Single Subject
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* ED173 (4) Cognition & Learning in Educational Settings
ED 302 (2) Directed Secondary Field Experiences (90 hours of fieldwork)
ED 305 (4) Learning to Learn From Teaching
ED 307 (8/12) Student Teaching in the Intermediate & Secondary School
OR
ED 310 (1) PACT Teaching Event
ED 334 (2) Literacy & Technology in the Secondary Classroom
ED 336-341 (4) Methods of Teaching (English, Languages Other than English, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social
Science or Visual Arts)in the Secondary School
ED 342 (4) Applied Instructional Strategies in Secondary Schools (Mathematics or Science)
OR
ED 342A/B (2/2) Applied Instructional Strategies in Secondary Schools (Music, Science, Social Science, Visual Arts or
World Languages)
ED 346 (4) Reading & Writing in the Middle & High School Classroom
ED 347A/B (2/2) Foundations of Equity & Diversity for Secondary School Teachers
ED 348 (2) Theory & Methods of Instruction of Special Populations in the General Education Classroom, Secondary
ED 349 (4) Theory & Methods of English Language Development Applied to Secondary Schools
ED 350 (4) Adolescent Development
ED 352 (2) Creating a Supportive and Healthy Environment for Student Learning in the Secondary Classroom
TOTAL Program UNITS: 58
* ED 173: can be taken ahead of time for credit.
Required Courses – Multiple Subject
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* ED173 (4) Cognition & Learning in Educational Settings
ED 301 (2) Directed Elementary Field Experiences in Diverse Schools (90 fieldwork of hours)
ED 304 (8/12) Student Teaching in the Elementary School
OR
ED 306 (8/12) Supervised Teaching in Bilingual Education
ED 308 (1) Performance Assessment for California Teachers, Multiple Subjects
ED 320 (4) Teaching Physical Education in Elementary School
ED 322A/B (4/4) Curriculum & Methods for Elementary School Mathematics
ED 323 (4) Curriculum & Methods for Elementary School Science
ED 324 (4) Curriculum & Methods for Elementary School Language Arts Integrated with Social Studies
ED 325 (2) Teaching Visual & Performing Arts in Elementary School
ED 326 (4) Curriculum & Methods for Elementary Reading
ED 328 (2) Theory & Methods of Instruction of Special Populations in the Elementary General Education Classroom
ED 329 (4) Theories & Methods of English Language Development Applied to Elementary Schools
ED 333 (1) Health Education in the Elementary School
ED 345 (4) Child Development and Educational Equity
TOTAL PROGRAM UNITS: 59
* ED 173: can be taken ahead of time for credit.
M.A.T. – Master’s of Art in Teaching
The MAT in Education is a full-time program for people seeking careers in teaching who are
interested in earning a master’s degree and a teaching credential. Most MAT students complete
the program in 15 months, two summers and an academic year. There is the option of entering the
MAT Program in the summer immediately following the completion of teaching credential
coursework at UCI. However, potential applicants who have competed their credential elsewhere
or earlier than immediately preceding the teaching credential program will not be considered.
The program of study includes six “core” MAT courses, one of the UCI teaching credential
programs (single or multiple subject), and a comprehensive exam. Students participating in the
Spring Start Intern Program can add the MAT following the Intern Program. While the MAT Program
is a full-time program, students can work in the summers, but find it more difficult to fit in part-time
work during the credential program.
Courses are taught by Department of Education research faculty and expert lecturers. This blend of
research and practice (praxis) prepares future teachers for the academic, social, and policy
challenges of teaching in today’s diverse urban and suburban classrooms.
How is the MAT different from the Credential?
The program is two summers in addition to the credential. The MAT is a Masters of Arts in
Teaching, which is an advanced degree, and increases your salary when you are hired.
M.A.T. – Master’s of Art in Teaching
1st Summer
(can be before or after the credential coursework)
EDUC 201: Teachers' Lives and the Policy Environment of Teaching
EDUC 202: Outcomes of Schooling and Student Assessment
EDUC 203: Advanced Concepts in Learning and Cognition*
*EDUC 173: Cognition and Learning in Educational Settings
* Educ 173 is a pre-requisite to the first summer MAT coursework and is offered in the first summer. Can be done ahead
of time for credit.
2nd Summer
(can be done immediately after the credential, OR after a year of teaching)
EDUC 205: Critical Assessment of Teaching Practice and Learning
EDUC 206: Cognition and Pedagogy in Specific School Subjects
EDUC 240: Instructional Design and Educational Technologies (Education 240).
Spring Start Program
What is the
Spring Start Program?
The Spring Start Student Teaching and
Intern Program begins in spring with
intense fieldwork and student teaching
and continues in the summer with
courses only. Then, depending on the
demonstrated level of competence and
the availability of jobs, you might
receive an offer for paid intern
teaching. If you are successful in
fieldwork but don’t receive an
internship, you can student teach in
the fall. For this program, the bulk of
coursework is front-loaded in Spring
and Summer. For further information
see
http://www.gse.uci.edu/AP_ITCP_Index.php.
Interested in an Internship?
Intern teachers are selected by partner school
districts. Candidates who are selected for
internships typically have these characteristics:
- Previous formal teaching experience such as
substitute teaching, private school, Peace
Corps, adult education
- Extensive informal teaching experience such
as college teaching assistant, summer camp,
corporate training
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-directedness
- Motivation to succeed in a high-demand
environment
- Strong subject matter competence (passed
CSET)
If you become an intern, you will be in the
program for five quarters. You will be eligible for
your preliminary credential at the end of your
internship.
Spring Start Program
Spring Start Coordinator
Karol Gottfredson
kgottfre@uci.edu
949-824-6805
Spring 2012
Educ 315
Education 319
(includes 150
hrs of fieldwork
at a school)
Educ 334
Educ 338, 340 OR
341
Educ 346
Educ 347B
Summer 2012
Educ 348
Educ 349
Educ 350/108
Educ 352
Educ 173
Eligible to advance
to either an
internship or
student teaching.
Fall 2012
Educ 317: Intern
Teaching
OR
Educ 307: Student
Teaching
Educ 310
Educ 342
Educ 347A
Winter 2013
Educ 317: Full
time teaching and
monthly seminar at
UCI
Spring 2013
Educ 317: Full
time teaching and
monthly seminar at
UCI
INTERN ONLY
INTERN ONLY
Cost of the Program
Graduate Living
On Campus
Books & Supplies
Graduate Living
Off Campus
$1,355.00
$1,355.00
$10,845.00
$17,224.00
Personal Expenses
$2,354.00
$2,354.00
Transportation
$2,471.00
$2,471.00
Tuition & Fees
$14,943.50
$14,943.50
Total
$31,968.50
$38,347.50
Room & Board
For non-residents of CA, add $15,102 Non-resident tuition to the total cost of Tuition & Fees.
This information can be found at: http://www.ofas.uci.edu/content/costs.aspx?nav=5
Financial Assistance
1. Federal Financial Aid – fill out FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Speak with Kookie
Vu (kpvu@uci.edu or 949-824-6266) in the UCI Financial Aid office.
2. The UC Irvine Financial Aid Office (http://www.ofas.uci.edu/content/) can
assist you with additional information about Cal Grant and federal and
university loan programs.
3. Other important information about financing your graduate education can be
found in the Office of Graduate Studies
(http://www.grad.uci.edu/prospective/finance_edu.htm)
4. California Student Aid Commission (www.edfund.org)
5. Go to the library. Find The Grants Register in Langson Bound Periodicals
(UCI Call number: LB 2338.G7 2008) to find grants and scholarships that may
apply to you.
6. Use online search engines such as the following:
http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/teaching-students.htm
http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/loan-forgiveness.htm
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/education.html
http://www.cos.com/
Financial Assistance (cont.)
Master's and Credential Program FUNDING options (apply online at http://www.gse.uci.edu/PS_FYE.php)
• APLE (Assumption Program of Loans for Education). The APLE Commission may assume up to $11,000 in
outstanding educational loans in return for four consecutive years of full time eligible teaching service in a California
K-12 public school.
• TEACH Grants. Up to $16,000. The goal of this scholarship program is to provide financial incentives and
academic support for aspiring teachers who will teach in high-need (academically & culturally diverse) schools. Must
have undergraduate GPA of 3.25+.
• Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship for Future Teachers. The Rho chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International, a society of educators throughout the United States and other countries, is vitally interested in
assisting women who are pursuing a career in education by offering recruitment grants to women who both
demonstrate academic promise and financial need. Awards vary up to $500 each.
• California Retired Teachers Association, Laura Settle Scholarship. The Laura E. Settle Foundation awards
$2,000 to a credential student that possesses an average to high scholastic standing, a record of exemplary
character, and financial need.
• Owen Thomas Memorial Scholarship for UCI English Undergraduates. The Owen Thomas Scholarship is
awarded to honor outstanding undergraduate scholarship in English and a commitment to secondary English
teaching.
• Pi Lambda Theta Scholarships & Grants. An international honor society and professional association in
education. Please go directly to the organization’s website for more information on the application process:
http://www.pilambda.org/index.php?pageId=8#scholarships_grants.
Certificate of Clearance (CoC)
1. Please make obtaining the CoC a PRIORITY even before submitting an application. Not
having the CoC in place disqualifies you from participating in any teacher education program
in California.
2. Go online to http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/how-to-apply.html
3. Print the fingerprinting (LiveScan) form (PDF file).
4. Go to the any approved location to get your fingerprints scanned. There will be a $51 fee,
plus additional service fees the vendor may apply. You may consider visiting the Orange
County Department of Education, located near John Wayne Airport. Here is their website for
directions http://www.ocde.k12.ca.us/. They are faster and less expensive than a police
station, and will help you fill out the documents.
5. Go back to the same website (see #2 above) and this time click on Online Direct
Application Site (1c). Be sure to choose Certificate of Clearance. All other options will be
more expensive. Complete the online form and pay $29.50 application fee.
6. Be sure to complete the online application within ten (10) days of your Livescan to ensure
that neither expire in the online application system.
7. Once issued, the Certificate of Clearance is searchable by the public online at:
https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/PublicSearchProxy.
CSET and CBEST Description &
Test Preparation
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CSET
– California Subject Exam for Teachers
– Based on the subject area you are interested in earning a credential
– Content knowledge is equivalent to an associate’s degree in the specific subject
– Test results are good for five (5) years
– Based on the Content Standards for the State of California
– More information can be found at http://www.cset.nesinc.com/
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CBEST
– California Basic Educational Skills Test
– Based on general knowledge
– Content knowledge is equivalent to 8th grade math, reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and essay writing
– Test results are good for life
– More information can be found at http://www.cbest.nesinc.com/
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Test preparation resources can be found at the Orange County Department of Education’s
Instructional Services website: http://leadership.ocde.us/cset.htm
Campus Resources
Graduate Housing
at UCI
Childcare Services
at UCI
UCI offers graduate and
married student housing.
Credential and MAT students
are not guaranteed housing,
but may apply and get on a
waitlist and usually receive
housing.
UCI offers childcare services.
Child Care Services promotes
participation of student, staff
and faculty parents in the
teaching, learning, and
research missions of the
University.
Please see this link for details!
http://www.housing.uci.edu/
Please see this link for details!
http://www.childcare.uci.edu/
The UCI Difference
• 9-month Credential Program
• No Prerequisites
• Early Start options
• Support System of faculty, staff & community
• Internationally Respected Research University
• Master of Arts in Teaching options
• Cohort system – small learning communities
Each institution in California that offers a teaching credential must be accredited and
therefore requires fulfillment of CBEST, CSET, Certificate of Clearance, Tuberculosis test, and
US Constitution requirements.
The Department of Education has strong external funding support for research, which allows
our faculty and department to expand every year. Not only does this allow you to access the
best faculty in the field, but you are on the cutting edge of the field!
The Students Make the Program
UCI Credential Students are:
 Diverse student body
and instructional staff
 Recent grads, career
changers, those looking
for a meaningful
vocation
 Invested in California
 Interested in change
 Educational leaders
 Committed to and value
diversity
 Invested in the learning
process and the cohort
concept
Application Deadlines
Credential & M.A.T. w/Credential for Fall 2012
March 30, 2012
(For preferred admission. Will continue to accept applications until program is full.)
Spring Start Program for 2012
January 6, 2012
For Information on the Application Process,
Visit http://www.gse.uci.edu/academic_programs/index.php/
OR
Call 949-824-7832
OR
gseinfo@uci.edu
What you can do right now!
 Apply for 30-day Emergency Credential OR Certificate of Clearance and
substitute teach!
 Complete Online Application. We begin accepting applications on 9/15/2011
 Request letters of recommendation
 Draft and edit application essays
 Order Transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
 Take the CBEST & CSET tests
 Make TB test appointment
 Research US Constitution tests and courses
 Take UCI Education courses to get ahead
 Make an appointment to speak with an admissions counselor
 Attend an information session
 Visit the Department of Education Website: www.gse.uci.edu
Interested in Substitute Teaching?
Take the following documentation to the Orange County Department of Education
(http://www.ocde.k12.ca.us/):
• CBEST result
• TB Test results
• Proof of your Bachelor’s degree
• Certificate of Clearance
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)
200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Main Phone: (714) 966-4000
CREDENTIALS/LIVE SCAN SERVICES
Credentials (714) 966-4236
Live Scan (714) 966-4306
FAX (714) 545-0443
*Note OCDE also offers a Special Education Internship program. Website: http://leadership.ocde.us/dip.htm.
DoE Staff & Dept. Information
Staff Directory:
• Director: Judi Conroy (jconroy@uci.edu)
• Credential/MAT Admissions: Marie Nubia-Feliciano
(menubia@uci.edu)
• Education Minor Program/Credential Analyst: Gisela Verduzco
(gverduzc@uci.edu)
• Credential Analyst: Sarah Singh (sksingh@uci.edu)
• Ph.D. Admissions: Nancy Christensen (nchriste@uci.edu)
• Doctorate Programs: Leora Fellus (lfellus@uci.edu)
Department of Education Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=58444669586&ref=ts
Monthly Information Sessions:
http://www.gse.uci.edu/ai_is.php