Additional Courses for Student Teaching and Standard Intern Credentials
Students enrolled in the Alliant Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program since Fall 2000, or subsequently, who have been recommended for the California Preliminary or Clear (education specialist) Teaching Credential may apply credential coursework units with a minimum grade of B towards requirements for the Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Teaching or 3 semester units towards the Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in TESOL.
The current Teacher Credential Program is embedded within the Hufstedler School of Education’s Master of Arts in Education Program. The preliminary credential and master’s degree may be obtained concurrently.
In addition to the course requirements discussed in the Student Teaching and Standard Intern tracks in the Teacher Credential Programs section, the following courses are required:
- TCH 7621 Critical Thinking for Teaching and Learning
- TCH 7685 Research Seminar
- TCH 7690 Practicum/Project in Teaching
These courses are described below.
Additional Courses for ECO Intern Track Students
Students enrolled in the Alliant Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program since Fall 2000, or subsequently, who have been recommended for the California Preliminary or Clear (education specialist) Teaching Credential may apply credential coursework units with a minimum grade of B towards requirements for the Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Teaching or 3 semester units towards the Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in TESOL.
The current Teacher Credential Program is embedded within the Hufstedler School of Education’s Master of Arts in Education Program. The preliminary credential and master’s degree may be obtained concurrently.
In addition to the course requirements discussed in the SEarly Completion Option (ECO) track in the Teacher Credential Programs section, the following courses are required:
- TES 7040 Developing Cross-Cultural Competencies (3 units online)
- TCH 7621 Critical Thinking for Teaching and Learning (3 units online)
- TCH 7640 New Models of Instruction and Learning (3 units online)
- TCH 7685 Research Seminar (3 units online and on ground)
- TCH 7690 Practicum/Curriculum Project (3 units online and on ground)
- TEL 7170 Technology in the Curriculum (3 units) is recommended for fulfilling the technology competency requirement for credentialing
- TCH 7660 Methods of Assessment (optional) (3 units- online)
These courses are described below.
Additional Courses for Education Specialists: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
In addition to the course requirements discussed in the Education Specialists: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Clear Credential Programs section, the following courses are required for the Master of Arts in Education:
- ELM 7850 School, Family, and Community Relations (3 units)
Or
- TES 7450 Introduction to Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics (3 units)
And
- TEL 7170 Technology in the Curriculum (3 units)
And
- TES 7040 Development of Cross-Cultural Competencies (3 units)
- TCH 7685 Research Seminar (3 units)
- TCH 7690 Practicum / Curriculum Project (3 units)
In addition to the course requirements discussed in the International Teacher Preparation Certificate tracks in the Certificate and Special Authorization Programs section, the following courses are required for the Master of Arts in Education:
- TCH 7621 Critical Thinking for Teaching and Learning (3 units)
- CCS 6210 Foundations in Multicultural and Global Education (3 units)
- TCH 7685 Research Seminar (3 units)
- TCH 7690 Practicum / Curriculum Project (3 units)
These courses are described below.
Additional Courses for International Teacher Prep Special Authorization Programs
In addition to the course requirements discussed in the International Teacher Preparation Certificate tracks in the Certificate and Special Authorization Programs section, the following courses are required for the Master of Arts in Education:
- TCH 7621 Critical Thinking for Teaching and Learning (3 units)
- CCS 6210 Foundations in Multicultural and Global Education (3 units)
- TCH 7685 Research Seminar (3 units)
- TCH 7690 Practicum / Curriculum Project (3 units)
These courses are described below.