UC San Diego - EDS - Education Studies

Education Studies (EDS) at UCSD offers a Master of Education degree/Credential Program for those seeking the California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential for elementary school teachers. All EDS credentials provide preparation for teaching English language learners in a regular classroom setting.

1. Focus on equitable educational practices.
   


2. Emphasis on the application of information technology and research-based practice.
   


3. Preparation of teachers as reflective practitioners.
   


4. Preparation of new teachers to understand the process and standards associated with National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification.

The M.Ed./Multiple Subject Credential Program at UCSD is a 13 month program consisting of Educational Foundations coursework, Professional Preparation coursework, and the preparation of a Teaching Performance Assessment Portfolio. Students complete the Educational Foundations courses in an intensive summer session, and the Professional coursework in the remaining ten months (September through July) receiving the Master of Education degree and Teaching Credential. The Educational Foundations coursework is also offered as a full year program for UCSD Education Studies Minors. (Students who are admitted to the graduate program and who have completed the Educational Foundations coursework as UCSD undergraduates will complete the program in approximately 12 months after receiving their undergraduate degrees.)

UCSD also offers a two-year MA/Credential Program in ASL-English Bilingual Education. Students, upon completing the program, have a Master of Arts degree (ASL-English Bilingual Education), and a Preliminary Level I California Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Teaching Credential, and a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization in American Sign Language. For more information, please see the MA/ASL program section.

Educational Foundations Coursework

(Available as a year-long prerequisite program for UCSD Education minors, or as a summer intensive program for new incoming graduate students.)
Students complete the following six courses in our summer intensive program.

**or approved equivalent course. See EDS Program Booklet for list of approved equivalent courses

Advancement to M.Ed./Credential Professional Preparation Coursework

Upon completing the Educational Foundations coursework, students are evaluated to determine their preparation and fitness for continuation into the professional coursework and student teaching program. A EDS faculty committee makes decisions concerning student continuation into the professional year of the program based on completion of all requirements, academic achievement, and level of professionalism in all aspects of the program. Continuation into the professional year is not automatic.

M.Ed. / Credential Program
Multiple Subject Educational Foundations Summer Intensive Program
&
Professional Preparation Program

The Graduate Educational Foundations component for the Multiple Subject Program is fulfilled through a Summer Intensive Program. For those who have completed the foundation coursework as an undergraduate, the program begins in the early fall. Applicants interested in this program should already have some experience working with children in classrooms. The application deadline is: February 1, 2012. After completion of the Educational Foundations coursework, students will be evaluated to determine their fitness for continuation into the Professional Preparation component leading to a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

Applicants interested in Financial Aid should complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as January 1st, 2012 and no later than March 2, 2012.  Contact Student Financial Services at 858-534-4480 if you have any questions.

Application Checklist

A completed application will include the following components:

Application Form

The application form is completed online.

In the application select the following choices:

a. Choose Program/Department: Education Studies

b. Choose Major (please click here to learn more about the differences in the program):

i.  M.Ed with Credential Prep- MS-1 Sum: Education Foundations Multiple Subject/Summer Intensive

ii. M.Ed with Credential Prep- MS-2 Professional Year leading to a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (this major is for a student who is currently working on or has completed the Education Studies Foundation Coursework as an undergraduate student)

c. Choose Degree: M.Ed is the only selection

d. Choose Term:

i. If you selected MS-1 Summer as a major, the only option to select is Special Summer Session 2012

ii. If you selected MS-2 as a major, the only option to select is Fall 2012

Academic History

A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required from the school awarding the bachelor's degree.

Transcripts

For Application Review purposes: The Education Studies program accepts uploaded transcripts only.  Please scan both the front and back sides from each university/college level institution attended, even if the back side is blank.  Convert the scanned transcripts to PDF format (see link within the online application), and upload both front and back sides of your documents .  For any problems with uploading transcripts, contact our Admissions Evaluator at the Office of Graduate Studies, Gilbert Bretado.  Applicants with academic work in progress who expect to complete a degree program before the date of enrollment at UCSD must also upload a current printout or transcript of their academic history. 

Upon provisional admission to graduate study at UC San Diego:

* Send One set of official hard copy of transcripts from all institutions attended and from the institution where you obtained your undergraduate degree to the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGS) at UC San Diego. OGS will require these transcripts from you if you are officially admitted into the University. For undergraduate students who are completing their degree, please wait until your degree has been conferred and posted on your academic records before sending the official transcript to the Admissions Office at OGS.  

* Send a Second set of official hard copy of transcripts from all institutions attended and from the institution where you obtained your undergraduate degree will be required to finalize your admission and must be mailed to your contact person at Education Studies (EDS).  For undergraduate students who are completing their degree, please wait until your degree has been conferred and posted on your academic records before sending an official transcript to Education Studies.  Education Studies requires this additional set of transcripts in order to comply with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards.

Recommendations

Three letters of recommendation submitted via the online recommendation form available within the application or mailed to us using the downloadable form (also accessible through the online application). You may find it useful to consider in advance whom you will ask to serve as recommenders, so that you can contact these individuals and confirm their willingness.

The following are suggested sources in order of importance:

a. Professors/instructors from your major field of study at your undergraduate college who can evaluate your academic qualifications for graduate studies and your communication skills.
b. A teacher, administrator, or other individual who can evaluate your ability to work with children and/or adolescents.
c. An employer or other individual who can evaluate your work experience and other personal characteristics.

Statement of Purpose

The online application includes a statement of purpose. The statement should include one-two pages focusing on the following three areas:

a. Your reasons for choosing education as a career and for applying to Education Studies at UC San Diego
b. Your experience working with children from various cultural backgrounds in the public schools and any related experience you feel is appropriate.
c. Your community service experiences, especially those in culturally diverse settings.

GRE (general test only) Scores

The GRE exam (general test only) must be taken prior to the admission deadline. Our program code is R4836. If you have already taken the test and did not have your scores sent to UC San Diego, contact ETS to have your scores sent to the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) electronically. The GRE exam (general test only) is valid for five years.

California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) for Multiple Subject (subtests 101, 102, 103)

Register online or by phone at (916) 928-4003. Passing score on the CSET exam.  Official score report must be mailed to Education Studies.  Although you may have requested your scores to be sent to Education Studies, our offices require the original paper 8 1/2 X 11 score report. Completion of this requirement is mandatory regardless on how the subject examination requirement is satisfied.

California Basic Skills Requirement

a. Passing score on the CBEST test, OR

b. Multiple subject candidates may now meet the basic skills requirement by passing the Writing Skills Examination on the Multiple Subject CSET exam, subtest 142, OR

c. Passage of the English and Mathematics sections of California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP). The Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Test and CSU English Placement Test (EPT) also meet the basic skills requirement.

For either option, you must send an official 4X4 passing card or an official report to your contact person at Education Studies.  Although you may have requested your scores to be sent to Education Studies, our offices require the original documents you received in the mail. 

U.S. Constitution Requirement

a. Completion of a course including the provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution. If this course was not taken at UCSD, please send EDS a copy of the formal course description for this class. It can only be used if U.S. Constitution is specifically outlined. Please include your name and the course number on the sheet as well.

Click here for a list of approved UC San Diego courses.

b. Any student who completed a BA/BS Degree from a California State University (CSU) has automatically completed the US Constitution requirement.

c. Or, you may send EDS an official exam report that verifies passage of the appropriate (college level only) exam. Some places that offer the exam on site or online are:
i. UC San Diego Extension
ii. Notre Dame De Namur University

Contact Ed Ashton in the EDS advising office at (858) 534-7297 if you have any questions about this information.

Sensitivity to Second Language Learning and Acquisition

Students may fulfill this option by one of three ways:

a) Completion of 9-quarter units or 6 semester units of college coursework in a single/same language that is not the applicant's native language. These units must be included in the official Transcript submitted to EDS.
b) Three years of a foreign language, other than English, taken in grades 7 through 12 with a grade of "B" or better. An official transcript from high school is required and must be included with your other application materials.
c) Approval by the Coordinator of Teacher Education of an essay describing an experience that you feel shows language sensitivity.  Send your essay to your contact Admissions Coordinator at Education Studies.

TB Test- Medical Report
A copy of your negative TB test results. TB tests must be taken and dated post January 1, 2012.  We advise you to keep the original and keep copies of this test for your records since the school districts will require them again for student teaching.

Please be sure to retain copies of all application materials submitted to EDS.  You will be required to give copies of most of these materials to districts.  EDS will not be able to make copies of any application materials that are part of your file.  Any admissions document submitted with your application becomes the property of the University.

For questions regarding the Multiple Subject Credential/M.Ed. program, please contact Ed Ashton at 858-534-7297.

The M.Ed./Multiple Subject Credential Program consists of eleven professional preparation courses, fifteen weeks of Pre-Student Teaching, fifteen weeks of Student Teaching, and RICA preparation, in an intensive year-long program of professional preparation. Diverse subject areas are integrated into a single inter-curricular course of study by emphasizing activity/inquiry techniques of instruction.

Students complete the following coursework for the M.Ed./Multiple Subject Credential:

(EDS 352A-B Bilingual Instructional Practices - candidates preparing to teach in bilingual classrooms only)

Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)

The purpose of the RICA is to ensure that candidates for Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials possess the knowledge and skills important for the provision of effective reading instruction to students. Multiple Subject credential candidates must take and pass either one of the two RICA assessments to fulfill the RICA requirement.

For the first time since the Ryan Act of 1970, teacher preparation went through major changes in California. In the fall of 1998, the legislature adopted and passed Senate Bill 2042 which established new teacher education curriculum and program standards.

Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials authorize the holder to teach in self-contained classrooms such as classroom settings in most elementary schools. However, a teacher authorized for multiple subject instruction may be assigned to teach in any self-contained classroom (preschool, K-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults). In addition, the holder of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may serve in a core, alternative, or team teaching setting.

Students completing the M.Ed. Multiple Subject program will receive a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential, with an included emphasis in instructing English Language Learners and will be authorized to provide the following services: (1) instruction for English language development in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English in multiple-subject-matter (self-contained) classes.

Multiple Subject candidates must complete the following credential requirements:

1) Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.

2) Completion of a Basic Skills requirement, via passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), OR passage of the CSET Multiple Subjects Exam plus Writing (142). The English and Mathematics sections of  California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP), OR CSU English Placement (EPT) Test and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Test also meets the basic skills requirement.

3) Passage of the CSET Multiple Subjects exam.

4) U.S. Constitution Requirement. An appropriate course or exam is required.

5) Passage of the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA).

6) Successful completion of PACT (an assessment of beginning teacher competence).

Bilingual Authorization Program for Concurrent M.Ed./Credential Candidates

The Bilingual Authorization Program (BLA) at the Education Studies Department prepares graduate EDS students admitted into the M.Ed./Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs to add a Bilingual Authorization in the following languages below:

A Bilingual Authorization Program (BLA) in Spanish is available for students who can teach in Spanish and English. Candidates interested inbeing recommended for the Bilingual Authorization Program in Spanish must demonstrate:

1. Methodological Competence: EDS 125 (4), History, Politics & Theory of Bilingual Education and EDS 352 A B (2-2), Bilingual Instructional Practices.

2. Cultural Competence: Program (History & Culture, with EDS courses), OR CSET: LOTE Subtest V in the culture of emphasis.

3. Language Competence: Program, OR CSET: LOTE Subtest III.

4. A desire to teach in a bilingual setting.

A Bilingual Authorization Program (BLA) in Asian & Middle Eastern Languages (Arabic, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog (Filipino), Vietnamese). Candidates interested in being recommended for any of these BLA Programs in Asian & Middle Eastern Languages must demonstrate:

1. Methodological Competence: EDS 125 (4), History, Politics & Theory of Bilingual Education and EDS 352 A B (2-2), Bilingual Instructional Practices.

2. Cultural Competence: Program (History & Culture, with EDS courses), OR CSET: LOTE Subtest V in the culture of emphasis.

3. Language Competence: CSET: LOTE for each language as follows: Arabic and Filipino: Subtest II Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Vietnamese: Subtest III

4. A desire to teach in a bilingual setting.

Information Sessions will be included as part of the orientations for incoming graduate students into the M.Ed./Credential Programs.

For any questions, please contact Giselle Van Luit at gvanluit@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-2958.

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