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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Multiple Subject Credential (MSCP)*
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Anne Weisenberg, Ed.D., Multiple Subject Credential Program Coordinator
Julie Magana, Student Support Professional, Field Services (Student Teaching)
Teacher Education Department Phone: (209) 667-3357
Email: TeacherEd@csustan.edu
Note: There are no “catalog rights” in credential programs. Requirements, subject to change, are set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the California State University, and Stanislaus State. Students must meet the current state requirements for the credential. For current state requirements, consult the Handbook for the Multiple Subject Credential Program, which is available online at www.csustan.edu/Teacher-Education.
Beginning in January 2004, Stanislaus State began offering a Senate Bill 2042 Credential, which authorizes the holder to teach:
- All subjects in self-contained classes from kindergarten through high school
- “Core” classes in middle/junior high school and high school
- Teaching English learners- provide instruction for English language development specially designed academic instruction in English within the subject area and grade level authorization of the multiple subject teaching credential
In practice, most holders of the Multiple Subject Credential teach in grades K-6, with a substantial number teaching “core” classes in grades 7-8. Only a few teach in high schools.
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements are available from Credential Services.
General Requirements for the Multiple Subject Credential Program
- Application for Admission to the Stanislaus State Graduate School and to the Credential Program - Requires separate Applications and Fees. The application to the University is different from the application to the credential program.
Credential applicants must already be Stanislaus State students or have applied to the University at the time they apply to the credential program. University applications are available online at www.CalState.edu/Apply.
Application to the University requires transcripts and separate fees. If students graduate with a B.A./B.S. while in the credential program, they must reapply to the University in a timely manner (about six months prior to graduating) and be readmitted as graduate students to continue in the program.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements for Admittance
The required GPA is 2.75 in the last 60 units or 2.67 overall.
- Tuberculosis Clearance or TB Risk Assessment Clearance
Students must show proof of having completed a screening for tuberculosis within the last 4 years.
- Certificate of Clearance
Applicants must submit fingerprints via “livescan” and be “cleared” before working with students. The clearance is processed through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) conduct background checks. When cleared, a student will receive an email from the Commission verifying the “Certificate of Clearance.”
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Program Requirements
Please note that there are five sets of requirements: general requirements, competency requirements, prerequisite requirements, corequisite course requirements, and program course requirements. The general requirements, competency requirements, prerequisite, and corequisite course requirements may be transferred from other colleges/universities. The program course requirements are the same for the Bilingual Authorization, with the exception of the Multilingual Methods course.
I. Competency Requirements
- CSET Multiple Subject Examination - www.cset.nesinc.com
All candidates must submit proof of passage of the CSET Multiple Subject Examination by the application deadline.
Candidates who are not in the Stanislaus State Liberal Studies program must pass all three CSET subtests to be fully admitted to the credential program. Stanislaus State Liberal Studies students must have 4/5ths of subject matter waiver completed subtests by the application deadline.
All three subtests must be passed the semester prior to student teaching.
- Basic Skills Requirement - With their application, all candidates must submit proof of passage of ONE of the following options:
- CBEST Exam* (all 3 sections): www.ctcexam.nesinc.com
- CSET Writing Skills Exam*: www.ctcexam.nesinc.com
- CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP): English and Math taken in Spring of 11th grade with a “College Ready” or “Exempt” score; OR, combination of scores from EAP and EPT/ELM.
- CSU Placement Examinations: English Placement Test (EPT) with a score of 151 and Entry Level Math (ELM) with a score of 50; OR, combination of scores from EAP and EPT/ELM.
- College Board (AP) - English score of 3 and Math score of 3.
- ACT Examination - English score of 22 and Math score of 23.
- College Board SAT Examination - Critical Reading score of 500 and Math score of 550.
- Pass a BSE from another state - List of exams from other states accepted by CCTC can be found at www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1667.pdf.
- Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) - www.cset.nesinc.com
This test assesses a candidate’s knowledge of how to teach reading. It is advisable that credential students take this exam only after completing the credential program course on how to teach reading. This exam must be passed to earn the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. Candidates should request that Stanislaus State receive electronic verification of passage (no paper verification will be necessary). If this is not possible, candidates must submit actual paper transcripts as verification of passing.
- California Teacher Performance Assessments (CA TPAs) - Teacher candidates must complete and pass the CA TPA tasks. The coursework within the Credential Program prepares students for the CA TPAs. See TPA Handbook available online at http://ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/TPA-California-candidates.html.
- Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement Examination - www.cset.nesinc.com
To obtain the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, candidates must meet the Preliminary Educational Technology Requirement. This requirement can be met in one of two ways:
- Pass two subtests of the Preliminary Educational Technology CSET or
- Pass EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations course for 2 units.
F. Complete CPR Certification that includes Infant/Child/Adult (It must meet the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Criteria).
II. Prerequisite Requirements
(prior to taking methods courses)
The requirements must be met prior to taking courses in the credential program, but do not have to be met prior to submitting an application.
- English Composition
All CSU graduates will have met this requirement as part of their BA/BS degree. This requirement can be met by one of the following options:
- Complete an upper-division writing course listed as a “WP” in the catalog, or having passed equivalent test or completed an equivalent course at another university, or
- Obtain a score of 41 or higher on the writing section of the CBEST. Score transcripts for the CBEST must be submitted to the Credential Services Office if the CBEST score is used to meet this requirement, or
- Completion of upper division composition course with a grade of C or better.
- Early Field Experience
Candidates must complete 45 hours of observation and have experience working with students in classrooms (grades K-8) prior to being admitted to the credential program. These 45 hours may be from required observations completed in courses; volunteering in a classroom; or from employment as an instructional aide, tutor, substitute teacher or regular teacher; or other equivalent experience. (Not required for Stanislaus State Liberal Studies majors).
III. Corequisite (Concurrent) Course Requirements
The following corequisite courses should be completed prior to admittance to the credential program, but may be taken concurrently.
- American Government/Constitution - PSCI 1201, American Government or equivalent (may be lower division). If the equivalent of this course was passed by exam, the results must be posted on an official college transcript and submitted with the Multiple Subject Credential Program application. Equivalent courses at local community colleges are as follows: Modesto Junior College (MJC) - POLSC 101, 102, or 110, HIST 101; Delta College - HIST 17A, 27, or 30A, POLSC 1; Merced College - HIST 17A, POSC 1; Columbia College - PLSC 10.
Note: Students who earned their B.A./B.S. at a California State University campus automatically receive credit for this requirement.
- Child Development - PSYC/CDEV 3140, Human Development I: Childhood or equivalent (may be lower division). Equivalent courses at local community colleges are as follows: MJC - Psych 141 or Child Develop 103; Delta College - CDEV 21; Merced College - CLDV 01; Columbia College - CHILD 1.
- Second Language Experience
Non-Bilingual Authorization (students not earning a Bilingual Authorization) - Applicants should consult the “Options for Completing the Second Language Experience” form included in the Program Handbook for alternative experiences that count toward meeting this requirement (there are 16 options). Generally, it is 3 units of foreign or sign language or 1 year of high school foreign language (same language). Note: EDUC 4460 meets this requirement for students earning the Spanish Bilingual Authorization.
- Bilingual Authorization Only - Pass CSET/LOTE (Languages other than English) Exam. Candidates will take a proficiency test prior to or upon admittance to the program. Students should check the Teacher Education website for information on how to fulfill the Spanish Language proficiency assessment requirement, or take . (For Spanish only.)
IV. Credential Program Course Requirements
Note: EDMS 4100 , EDMS 4150 , EDSE 4160 , EDIT 4170 , and KINS 4165 may be completed as an undergraduate or prior to formal admittance to the credential program. All other courses can only be completed after being admitted to the program.
Semester 1 and Summer Term*
*denotes courses traditionally offered in summer and/or winter term.
Semester 2
(After passing CSET Multiple Subject Basic Skills requirement and completing the co-requisite courses and program courses listed above), students will take:
Note:
Candidates with three years teaching experience in accredited private schools may be exempt from student teaching practicum as per the provisions of the Scott Bill - contact the program coordinator for more information.
Multiple Subject Credential Program - Bilingual Authorization
Bilingual authorization- prepares holders to teach in bilingual as well as English-only classrooms. Bilingual authorization is available in the following languages: Spanish, Arabic, French, Hmong, Khmer, Portuguese, Punjabi, and Vietnamese. Candidates for the bilingual authorization must be able to speak, read, and write in the target language. Credential candidates wishing to earn the bilingual authorization for languages other than Spanish should take the CSET LOTE exams in the target language and culture. See the MSCP Bilingual Authorization flyer on the web page at www.csustan.edu/teacher-education/bilingual-program or obtain a copy of the flyer in the Teacher Education Department, DBH 330.
Credential candidates will also take the Multiple Subject methods and student teaching courses.
Students planning to obtain a credential with a Bilingual Authorization are encouraged to enroll in the Bilingual/Cross-cultural concentration in the Liberal Studies program. Students with other majors are also accepted into the Bilingual Authorization program, provided they can speak, read, and write the language of authorization.
Concurrent Enrollment in Multiple Subject and Education Specialist (Special Ed) Credentialed Programs
There is an option to receive dual credentials with concurrent enrollment in Multiple Subject and Educational Specialist: Mild to Moderate Disabilities. See concurrent enrollment information sheet for complete details on the Special Education web page on the following website link: https://www.csustan.edu/teacher-education/special-education-forms-and-documents.
Internship Option
The internship option permits students in the Multiple Subject Credential Program to obtain employment as a teacher in collaborating school districts while completing the requirements for the Preliminary Credential. Interns must still complete all the courses and tests in the credential program.
All interns must sign up for student teaching practicum courses; a placement will not be assigned as you will complete your fieldwork clinical experience in your own classroom (intern position). A university supervisor will be assigned to you and determine if you receive credit for your student teaching experience.
To qualify for an internship, students must meet the following requirements:
- B.A./B.S. degree
- Basic Skills Requirement
- California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subject Examination or Subject Matter Waiver
- College coursework or an examination on U.S. Constitution
- Employment with a school district that is a partner with Stanislaus State in the intern program
- Tuberculosis (TB) clearance
- Certificate of Clearance (fingerprint clearance)
- Complete CPR Certification that includes Infant/Child/Adult (It must meet American Red Cross or American Heart Association criteria)
- Prerequisite courses: Complete 120 hours of post-baccalaureate studies to include:
1. (5 units) and
2. Complete one of these courses:
Consult the Intern Handbook online here for specific procedures and requirements.
Application Procedures
- Submit completed application packet (see the Application Form for exact contents).
- Attend a mandatory program orientation session.
- Be interviewed by a committee composed of University professors and representatives of school districts.
Application packets are available:
Applications are submitted about six months prior to the semester in which the student plans to enroll. For fall semester, the program begins accepting applications in January and for spring semester in August. Exact dates are noted on the application, or you may contact Credential Services for information on timelines.
Licensure/Credentialing Requirements
Admission into programs leading to licensure or credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure or credential requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) and successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements.
Professional licensure notification from the Chancellor’s Office.
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