Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program

36 Semester Credits/ 3 Semesters/12 Months

*Bilingual Authorization 9 Credits/1 Additional Semester/4 Additional Months

*Internship Option 1 Additional Semester/4 Additional Months

The Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program (TCPP) at USU is the key step toward a career as a TK-6 or 7-12 teacher. Students interested in teaching at the K-6 school level in the State of California must have completed a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited university, have passed the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) and have the capacity to pass the California Subjects Examination for Teachers (CSET), or have completed a commission-approved elementary subject-matter program. Students interested in teaching at the 7-12 school level must have completed a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited university and have the capacity to pass the appropriate subject-matter examination (CSET) or obtain a waiver. Secondary Credential areas include Art, Dance, English/language Arts, Health Science, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science, Theater, World Languages.

Internship Option- Students interested in the internship option must meet additional enrollment requirements: passing scores on the California Subjects Examination for Teachers (CSET), have an intern job offer with a public school in the state of California. This program requires students to have a full-time intern teaching placement, on an internship credential, at a public school district while they are in the program. Students must be enrolled in the University to work on an Intern Credential. A leave of absence or break in attendance will cause the credential to be revoked.

The College of Education offers the following Teacher Credentialing programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC):

2024 Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential
2042 Single Subject Preliminary Credential - in the following areas - English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Sciences, Social Sciences, World Langauges
Bilingual Authorization (Spanish/English)

Student Teaching Requirements

Completed and passed the CSET for the credential being sought.
CPR Certification
Complete 600 hours of full-time student teaching in an approved classroom(s) over 2 eight-week sessions regardless of holidays or vacation days
Students are advised not to work during their student teaching experience as it is a full-time commitment requiring 40 plus hours each week
Substitute teaching and non-sequential or unapproved placements may not be counted towards the 600 hours of required practicum
Students may be required to travel to distant school sites as assigned- specific school schedule requests or school sites may or may not be accommodated
All student teaching must take place in a California classroom
Students are encouraged to look ahead and properly plan for the required 16 weeks of student teaching which will take place the last two terms of the TCPP program

*Student teaching/Internship is rarely available during the Summer. Students who begin the program in the fall terms and continuously enroll in two courses each term must acknowledge that student teaching may be delayed until the following fall terms due to third party teaching placements availability. By not continuing during summer sessions, this may impact your continuous enrollment, financial aid (if applicable), and time to complete.

The following Courses may not be offered in the summer II term:

EDU565 Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I

EDU562 Directed Student Teaching Seminar I

EDU567 Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II

EDU564 Directed Student Teaching Seminar II

INT501 Internship Supervision and Support I

INT502 Internship Supervision and Support II

INT503 Internship Supervision and Support III

INT504 Internship Supervision and Support IV

Program Completion Requirements

Complete program with a Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above
Passed the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) (Multiple Subjects only)
Passed the CSET (all sections) or met the equivalency requirements per the CTC
Exit interview
Exit survey

Teacher Credentialing and Licensure

Per the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) all students must meet the specific requirements in effect at the time of candidate application for credential. While the United States University program prepares California teacher candidates it does not guarantee teacher licensure. All credential candidates are encouraged to check the commission requirement page on a regular basis as requirements may change. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl560c.pdf?sfvrsn=8db75dfc_16

In order to be recommended to the California Teaching Commission for a Multiple Subject Credential or a Single Subject Credential, candidates must complete the following requirements:

Multiple Subject Credential

Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
Satisfy the basic skills requirement (Passage of the CBEST exam or CTC equivalency)
Achieve a passing score on required subject matter exams (CSET or CTC equivalency).
Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
Complete a course in the provisions and principles of the US Constitution.
Complete a Commission-approved multiple subject or Single Subject teacher preparation program.
Passed edTPA Tasks.
Obtain a formal recommendation for the credential by the program sponsor.

Single Subject Credential

Complete a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
Satisfy the basic skills requirement (Passage of the CBEST exam or CTC Equivalency)
Verify subject matter competence by ONE of the following:
1. Achieve a passing score on the appropriate subject-matter examination(s).(CSET)
2. Complete a Commission-approved subject matter program. (not available at USU)
3. For Specialized Science subjects only, individuals may take and pass the appropriate subject matter examinations or obtain verification of completion of subject-matter course work from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Complete a course in the provisions and principles of the US Constitution.
Complete a Commission-approved teacher preparation program.
Obtain a formal recommendation for the credential by the program sponsor.

Outcomes

Teacher Performance Expectations By the end of the Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program candidates will learn, apply and reflect upon the following Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE’s): TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning

TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning

TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning

TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

Curriculum Requirements

Core Requirements

EDU501	Affirming and Valuing Diversity in the Classroom	3
EDU503	Foundations of Education	3
EDU504	Introduction to Special Education	3
EDU510	Introduction to Classroom Instruction	3
EDU525	English Language Developmental Strategies for English Language Learners	3

Single Subject Credential Requirements

EDU540	Secondary Teaching Strategies I	3
EDU541	Secondary Teaching Strategies II	3
EDU542	Reading in the Content Area	3
EDU565	Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I	5
EDU562	Directed Student Teaching Seminar I	1
EDU567	Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II	5
EDU564	Directed Student Teaching Seminar II	1

Multiple Subject Credential Requirements

EDU534	Curriculum and Instruction I	3
EDU535	Curriculum and Instruction II	3
EDU536	Language Arts and Reading K-6	3
EDU561	Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) I	5
EDU562	Directed Student Teaching Seminar I	1
EDU563	Student Teaching (Clinical Practice) II	5
EDU564	Directed Student Teaching Seminar II	1

Internship Teaching Option - Multiple Subjects

EDU534	Curriculum and Instruction I	3
EDU535	Curriculum and Instruction II	3
EDU536	Language Arts and Reading K-6	3
INT501	Internship Supervision and Support I	3
INT502	Internship Supervision and Support II	3
INT503	Internship Supervision and Support III	3
INT504	Internship Supervision and Support IV	3

Internship Teaching Option - Single Subject

EDU540	Secondary Teaching Strategies I	3
EDU541	Secondary Teaching Strategies II	3
EDU542	Reading in the Content Area	3
INT501	Internship Supervision and Support I	3
INT502	Internship Supervision and Support II	3
INT503	Internship Supervision and Support III	3
INT504	Internship Supervision and Support IV	3

Optional Addition - Bilingual Authorization

EDU522	First and Second Language Acquisition	3
EDU580	Bilingualism, Biliteracy, and Immersion	3
EDU581	Spanish Language Methods	3