Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Credentialing Requirements

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To be officially recognized as a credentialed teacher in the State of California, you will need to satisfy a series of requirements assessing and documenting yourqualifications. These credential requirements will be completed as you concurrently complete coursework for your Master’s degree.

In addition to submitting the following documents to USC Rossier staff throughout the year, please keep and file copies and receipts for your own academic and professional records. During your final semester in the MAT program, you will compile and submit a formal credential recommendation request and accompanying packet of documentation verifying your qualifications to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). For more information about these requirements, refer to the CTC website: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/req-teaching.html

DUE TO THE MAT PROGRAM OFFICE BY DECEMBER 1

We strongly encourage you to complete your basic skills and subject matter requirements prior to the start of your first semester in the MAT program. Completing this requirement prior to the program will allow you to focus on the program and the new content you will learn, avoid the stress of studying for CSET exams during the first semester of the program and prevent any delay in registration for the following spring semester. While this requirement will not impact your ability to register for fall courses, it will affect registration for the spring when you begin student teaching. Students will not be able to register for spring classes until all four items have been submitted.

The following items are required by December 1 in order to register for classes and begin student teaching in spring. Failure to satisfy the following four items by this deadline may result in a leave of absence or dismissal from the program.

Basic Skills Requirement Satisfy the requirement in one of the following ways:Pass CBEST examPass CSET: multiple subject plus writing skills examPass CSU early assessment program or CSU placement examsAchieve qualifying scores on your ACT (English score of 22+ and Mathematics score of 23+) Achieve qualifying scores on your SAT (English score of 500+ and Mathematics score of 550+) Achieve qualifying score of 3+ on AP English and 3+ on either AP Calculus or AP StatisticsPass an out-of-state basic skills equivalent examination

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During your exam, select USC as your score report recipient. Upload a PDF of your official score report to your USC Rossier personal portal.

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Learn more: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl667.pdf

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Certificate of Clearance Your Certificate of Clearance consists of a background check and professional fitness clearance. This two-step process requires you to: Get fingerprints done at a Live Scan facility Complete the online recommendation for the Certificate of Clearance, which includes a professional fitness questionnaire Learn more: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl900.pdf?sfvrsn=2Note: A Social Security Number (SSN) is required to complete the Certificate of Clearance. International students are responsible to secure employment in order to apply for a SSN, if they do not already possess one.

How to submit:Apply for a Certificate of Clearance directly with the CTC at: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/applyOnce you receive your Certificate of Clearance by email, upload a PDF copy to your USC Rossier personal portal.

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Tuberculosis Screening Obtain a signed or official document from your health provider stating you are free from communicable TB. The USC Engemann Student Health Center offers walk-in TB screening Monday through Wednesday.

How to submit:Upload a PDF copy of your negative TB test result to your USC Rossier personal portal.If you receive medical services outside of the USC network, you must also file your TB results with the Engemann SHC Office of Immunization Compliance at eshcimmu@usc.edu.

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Subject Matter Requirement Pass all subtests of the CSET exam in your chosen subject area.

Learn more: Single Subjecthttp://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl674s.pdfMultiple Subjecthttp://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl674m.pdfComplete a commission-approved subject matter preparation program. For a list of approved schools, visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/reports/data/app-sub-matt-prog.html

How to submit:If taking the exam, select USC as your score report recipient. Upload a PDF of your official score report to your USC Rossier personal portal.If using academic coursework to satisfy the requirement, upload an official letter from the undergraduate institution stating that you have completed a commission-approved subject matter preparation program to your USC Rossier personal portal.

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Satisfy the requirement in one of the following ways:

Test must be taken no more than six months prior to the start of your fieldwork (preferably after August of your first year in the program). If test results are positive, you will need to request a chest x-ray. Learn more: https://studenthealth.usc.edu/fees-deadlines/

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CPR Certification Complete a CPR course from any of the following organizations:American Heart Association: http://cpr.heart.org/AHAECC/CPRAndECC/FindACourse/UCM_473162_Find-A-Course.jspAmerican Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/ProCPR with Skills Evaluation (use code “USC” for discount): http://www.procpr.org/en

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Save and submit a PDF copy of your certificate to your credential analyst as part of your credential recommendation packet.If submitting a CPR card, send a copy of the front and back of your certification card.

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Course must cover infant, child and adult CPR. AED is not required.

DUE PRIOR TO THE END OF YOUR FINAL SEMESTER

The following items are required prior to the end of your final semester in the MAT program in order for USC to formally recommend you for a preliminary teaching credential after all mandatory documents are submitted and final grades are posted. Your credential recommendation request will be submitted by your credential analyst to the CTC after final grades are posted. You will receive notice of your credential approval directly from the CTC via email. For support, please contact the USC Rossier Credentialing team at rossier.credentials@usc.edu.

Please note: All items must be compiled into a single digital or hard copy credential recommendation packet and submitted to your credential analyst during the credential recommendation process in your final semester. Individual item submissions will not be accepted.

United States Constitution Requirement

How to submit:If taking the exam, send a PDF copy of your passing exam score to your Credential Analyst. If using academic coursework to satisfy requirement, ensure you have official transcripts on file from your CSU or the university where you took a U.S. constitution course. Submit the “U.S. Constitution” form to your credential analyst for approval.

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Satisfy the requirement in one of the following ways:

Earn a baccalaureate degree from a CSUTake an exam from one of the following colleges: Chapman University, Tutoring, Learning and Testing Center (714-997-6828) CSU Dominguez Hills, Political Science Department (310-243-3490) CSU San Bernardino, College of Extended Learning (915-537-5976) UCLA Extension (310-825-4581) Notre Dame de Namur University (online exam)For test preparation resources, see: www.usconstitution.net and www.constitutionfacts.comComplete a 2-unit course on the provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution with a grade of ‘C’ or better

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EdTPA: Teacher Performance Assessment and Portfolio

Complete your EdTPA portfolio as part of your MAT-TESOL program requirements.Learn more: http://www.edtpa.com/Home.aspx

How to submit:Select USC as your score report recipient at the time of your exam. Submit EdTPA via Edthena.

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Fieldwork Log Keep track of your attendance at your student teaching site using the fieldwork log. The log must be signed and initialed by your guiding teacher. Fieldwork logs will be submitted to the credential analyst during the credential recommendation process. Form: https://rossier.usc.edu/files/2019/07/Fieldwork-Hours-Log.pdf

How to submit:Scan your fieldwork logs from both semesters of student teaching.Submit a PDF copy to your credential analyst as part of your credential recommendation packet.

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Credential Recommendation Request Form

Complete and submit this form AFTER all other items have been completed and compiled into a single file. This form will initiate the credential recommendation process and indicates to your credential analyst that all documentation and deliverables are ready to verify with the CTC. Form: https://rossier.usc.edu/files/2016/02/CRR-form.pdf

How to submit:Submit as cover sheet of your credential recommendation request packet. Packets must be compiled as a digital file and emailed to a secure inbox (rossier.credentials@usc.edu) or compiled as a hard copy file and delivered to your credential analyst’s office.

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Bilingual AuthorizationRequirement

Pass CSET: Spanish Subtest III before entering your second student teaching term (required for BILA fieldwork placement)Complete Spanish demonstration lessons observed by the MAT BILA supervisor Pass CSET: Spanish Subtest V

How to submit:Save a PDF copy of your score reports for CSET: Spanish Subtests III & VSave and submit a PDF copy of your Bilingual Authorization Fieldwork Competencies SPANISH formSubmit both score reports to your credential analyst as part of your credential recommen-dation packet

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►*Required for CaliforniaBilingual Authorization inSpanish candidates only

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Reading InstructionalCompetency Requirement

Pass the RICA examLearn more: http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/CA_RICA_Written_TestPage.html

How to submit:Save and submit a PDF copy of your score report to your credential analyst as part of your credential recommendation packet.

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*Required for MultipleSubject and EducationalSpecialist candidates only

Learn more: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl628b.pdf