Pre-Program Preparation and Admission

• All prerequisite courses must be complete prior to starting the program

Prerequisite Courses

• Subject matter competency must be verified prior to starting the program

Subject Matter Competency

• All admission documentation must be submitted by the application deadline (Fall – February 28, Spring – September 30)

Admission to the Credential Program

Single Subject Credential Program Prerequisite Courses

EDSC 310: The Teaching Experience

EDSC 320: Adolescence and Education

EDSC 330: Developing Literacy in Secondary

Schools

EDSC 340: Diversity in Secondary Schools

EDSC 304: Personal Proficiency in Educational

Technology (recommended)

EDSC 410: Teaching English Learners (recommended)

Enrolling in Prerequisite Courses

Matriculated Students

Matriculated students are those who have been officially admitted to the

university either as an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student

All matriculated students enroll in courses using Titan Online

You can access Titan Online through your Student Portal

www.fullerton.edu

Non-Matriculated Students

Non-Matriculated students are those who have not yet been officially admitted to

the University

Non-Matriculated students can enroll in credential program prerequisite courses through University Extended Education

www.csufextension.org

Students can register for our Special Session Online Prerequisite Courses at: http://www.csufextension.org/Classes/

Verifying Subject Matter CompetencySecondary teachers must be competent and knowledgeable in the subject(s)

they teach. This competency is verified by completion of a SMPP or CSET

• Candidates may successfully complete a series of coursework, also referred to as a Subject Matter Preparation Program, that has been recommended by an academic department and approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

• Undergraduates should align SMPP requirements with degree requirements – see advisor.

• The SMPP must be complete prior to the start of the credential program.

Subject Matter Preparation

Program (SMPP)

• Candidates may take the CSET instead of completing a SMPP.

• Some subject areas do not have a SMPP available (science, FLM, art and some world languages), therefore the CSET is the only way to verify subject matter competency.

• All subtests of the CSET must be passed prior to the start of the credential program.

• To register for the CSET go to www.cset.nesinc.com

California Subject Exam for Teachers

(CSET)

Admission Protocol

• All requirements for admission must be satisfied by the application deadline: Fall deadline – February 28 Spring deadline – September 30

• An extension on any admission requirement requires approval from your subject area advisor – contact them for approval

• Exception: Prerequisite and SMPP courses may be in progress at time of application. However, they must be complete before the start of the program.

• Submit all admission documents to the office of Admission to Teacher Education (CP 540). If you have admissions questions, first view the FAQs located at:

http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/AppInfo/SingleSubject/index.htm If you still have unanswered questions, please contact Dr. Kristen

Shand, Admissions Director at kshand@fullerton.edu

Admission Requirements

A downloadable list of Admission Requirements can be accessed at:

http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/AppInfo/SingleSubject/AdmisRequire.htm

• www.csumentor.edu

• Apply as a graduate/post-baccalaureate student with the major: Education (credential only)

Apply to CSUF as a post-baccalaureate student

• http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/AppInfo/documents/EDSCDeptAppl.pdf

• Submit application to the office of Admission to Teacher Education (CP 540)

Apply to Single Subject Credential Program

• http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/AtedProcessFee.htm

• $50.00 fee – pay at cashier’s office or online

Pay Admissions and Processing Fee

Admission Requirements

• Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

• Photocopies of official transcripts are acceptable

Provide Official Transcripts

• Students who do not meet the GPA requirement may request exceptional admission to the university

• If GPA is low, contact the Director of Admissions for a meeting to discuss admission/enrollment options

GPA 2.75 in the last 60 semester units (90

quarter units)

• Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) http://www.fullerton.edu/cct/Single_Subj/smpp.htm

• California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) www.cset.nesinc.com

Verify Subject Matter Competency

• EDSC 310, EDSC 320, EDSC 330, EDSC 340 (EDSC 304 & EDSC 410 are recommended as prerequisites, mandatory for the program)

• An average GPA of 3.0 across the prerequisite courses is required

Complete all Prerequisite Courses

Admission Requirements

•Students may demonstrate basic education skills through one of the following options:

•Passage of all sections of the California Basic Educational Skills for Teachers (CBEST)

•“Exempt” or “College Ready” status on CSU Early Assessment Program or passage of CSU English and Math placement exams

Demonstrate Basic Educational Skills

•Write an autobiography (3-5 pages) and submit with application

•An oral interview will be scheduled after admission file is reviewed

Demonstrate Proficiency in Written and Oral

English

•Submit 3 recommendations (2 of which must come from subject matter faculty)

•Faculty recommendation form available at:

•http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/AppInfo/SingleSubject/forms.htm

Faculty Recommendations

•The CTC must ensure that all potential teachers have no felonies - therefore a background check is performed on each candidate

•The process requires an online application followed by a live scan of your fingerprints

•To start online application process, go to: http://ed.fullerton.edu/adtep/AppInfo/CERTCLEAR.htm

Certificate of Clearance

Admission Requirements

• Provide TB test results within the last 4 years

• http://www.fullerton.edu/shcc/HCServices.htmTB Clearance

• CPR training must cover infant, child and adult

• Training must be in person, not onlineCPR

• Students must complete a course in the provisions and principles of the U.S. constitution, or pass an examination given by a regionally-accredited university or college (offered at CSU Long Beach 562-985-4698), or an online constitution exam that is state approved: http://www.usconstitutionexam.com

United States Constitution

• Intern candidates must take EDSC 400 and EDSC 410 as prerequisite courses.

• A complete list of Internship requirements can be accessed at:

• http://ed.fullerton.edu/SecEd/Professional_Track_Program/Index.htm

Additional Internship Requirements

Concluding Remarks

You may begin submitting all

required admission

documents 6-12 weeks before the application

deadline

Submit all application

documents at one time. We will not accept

incomplete application

packets

Make a copy of each document

you submit.

Have your CSET and CBEST

results sent to your home.

Bring us a copy of the results

when they arrive. We DO NOT refer to

testing results sent from the

testing agency.

Submit all admission

documents to the office of Admission to

Teacher Education

(CP 540).