Requirements

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

STAGE 1

Inquiry Pre-requisites

Sign-up for Information Meeting

Undergraduate degree or higher

2.75 GPA minimum for last 60 units

STAGE 2

Application

Complete program application

*Two candidate recommendations

Basic Skills

Interview & writing assessment

Subject matter competency (80% required before starting the foundational courses)

*These letters of recommendation must be a blind copy sent directly to CSUB as per the application process. Please refrain from sending them to VUSD and TCOE staff as well as yourself, it will invalidate the letters of recommendation.

STAGE 3

Foundational Courses (SUMMER)

Apply for admissions to CSUB

Purchase professional liability insurance at CSUB

Complete courses +45 hrs of fieldwork ​

TB valid certificate Fingerprints

Must pass courses with “B” or better

STAGE 4

Clinical Co-Teaching (FALL)

Admission to credential program

Matched up with coach/mentor

Subject matter competency (100%)​

20 full days of fieldwork

Credential coursework

Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

STAGE 5

Clinical Co-Teaching (SPRING)

Credential coursework ​

60 full days of fieldwork

Complete student teaching​

Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

Attend employment seminars

US Constitution requirement

STAGE 6

Graduation MA Coursework (SUMMER)

Verification of course completion​

Verification of TPAs

Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

Current CPR (infant, child, adult)

Exit interview

Complete MA coursework

Teaching Service obligation 3yrs