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Department of EducationTeacher Education Programs
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Teacher Education in CA

• How do I become a teacher in California?
• Complete the State requirements (see Application
  page)
• 1-2 year preparation program to obtain your
  preliminary credential (offered here at UCI and
  other institutions)
• 2 years to complete an Induction Program
  (Beginning Teacher Support Assessment BTSA)
  to clear your credential. (Your employer will
  help you obtain this.)
• Continuous professional development
  http//unex.uci.edu/certificates/education

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Is There a Need for Teachers?

• Youve probably seen some of the layoffs that
  have occurred in the past year or so, and are
  wondering, Is there going to be a job out there
  for me? Here are some factors you may consider
  about teaching.
• Retiring Teachers many teachers born in the
  baby-boom era are now ready to retire.
• Studies project a need for 300,000 new teachers
  in California in the next 10 years.
• Certain fields are always in need of teachers
  Math, Sciences, and Special Education
• The Federal government has set Education as a
  priority for its budget and stimulus, promising a
  fruitful future.
• Making yourself more marketable is also a
  consideration in this time. You will do this by
  going to a good school, and then also by adding
  supplementary credentials (usually by merely
  taking the CSET and methods course in that area!)
  Come to an info session for details!

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Teachers Pay

• Teacher compensation varies by district and by
  education and sometimes, even by subject.
• Here are some examples
• Irvine, 2007-2008
• 48,361 1st year teacher Bachelors
  Credential
• 49,089 1st year teacher BA, Cred., 45
  units
• 65,743 10th year of teaching, BA, Cred. 45
  units
• Garden Grove, 2006-2007
• 47,432 1st year teacher, Bachelors Credential
• 47,652 1st year teacher BA, Cred., 30 units
• 71,477 10th yr of teaching, BA, Cred. 30 units

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The Application Process

• Application
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Transcripts
• GRE (MAT applicants only)
• Due by January 14 (preferred admission)

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To Begin the Program

• Certificate of Clearance (top priority)
• TB Test
• CBEST
• CSET
• CPR
• US Constitution
• Submit the above by August 1

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Structure of the Program
What would the Credential program look like?
Generic MAT/Credential subject to change by
program and year. This calendar does NOT apply to
Spring Start Program. MAT 1 What if
you change your mind on the M.A.T program in the
middle of the Credential? Add the M.A.T.
later! MAT 2
Summer MAT courses
Fall Active Observing Credential Classes
Winter Student Teaching Credential Classes
Spring Student Teaching Credential Classes
Summer MAT courses
Fall Active Observing Credential Classes
Winter Student Teaching Credential Classes
Spring Student Teaching Credential Classes
Summer MAT courses
Summer MAT courses
Teaching!
Credential Program is mid-August to mid-July and
is all that is required to teach in CA.
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Classes to Get Ahead
Undergrad Course Course Topic MS Course SS Course
Educ 107 Child Development Educ 330
Educ 108 Adolescent Development Educ 350
Educ 124 Multicultural/Diversity Educ 327 Educ 347 AB
Educ 137 Art (Elementary) Educ 325
Educ 128 Special Populations Educ 328 Educ 348
Educ 131, 139 OR 152F Technology Educ 334
Educ 173 OR 176 Cognition Learning Educ 173 Educ 173
If you are not a UCI student, you can enroll
using Access UCI (http//unex.uci.edu/courses/a
ccess_uci/) or during Summer Sessions
(http//summer.uci.edu).
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Required Courses Single Subject

• ED173 (4) Cognition Learning in Educational
  Settings
• ED 302 (2) Directed Secondary Field Experiences
  (90 hours of fieldwork)
• ED 305 (4) Learning to Learn From Teaching
• ED 307 (8/12) Student Teaching in the Secondary
  School
• OR
• ED 309 (8/12) Supervised Teaching in Bilingual
  Education
• ED 310 (1) PACT Teaching Event
• ED 334 (2) Literacy Technology in the Secondary
  Classroom
• ED 336-341 (4) Methods of Teaching (Languages
  Other than English, Mathematics, Music, Science,
  Social Science or Visual Arts) in the Secondary
  School
• ED 342 (4) Applied Instructional Strategies in
  Secondary Schools (Languages Other than English,
  Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science or
  Visual Arts. This course may be distributed over
  2 quarters _at_ 2 units each.)
• ED 346 (4) Reading Writing in the Middle High
  School Classroom
• ED 347A (2) Foundations of Equity Diversity for
  Secondary School Teachers
• ED 347B (2) Foundations of Equity Diversity for
  Secondary School Teachers
• ED 348 (2) Theory Methods of Instruction of
  Special Populations in the General Education
  Classroom, Secondary
• ED 349 (4) Theories Methods of English Language
  Development Applied to Secondary Schools
• ED 350 (4) Adolescent Development
• ED 352 (2) Creating a Supportive and Healthy
  Environment for Student Learning in the Secondary
  Classroom
• TOTAL Program UNITS 58

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Required Courses Multiple Subject

• ED173 (4) Cognition Learning in Educational
  Settings
• ED 301 (1) Directed Field Experiences in Diverse
  Elementary Schools (90 fieldwork hours)
• ED 303 (3) Learning to Learn from Teaching in
  Elementary Schools
• ED 304 (8/12) Student Teaching in the Elementary
  School OR
• ED 306 (8/12) Supervised Teaching in Bilingual
  Education
• ED 308 (1) Performance Assessment for California
  Teachers, Multiple Subjects
• ED 320 (2) Teaching Physical Education in
  Elementary School
• ED 322 (4) Curriculum Methods for Elementary
  School Mathematics
• ED 323 (4) Curriculum Methods for Elementary
  School Science
• ED 324 (4) Curriculum Methods for Elementary
  School Language Arts Integrated with Social
  Studies
• ED 325 (2) Teaching Visual Performing Arts in
  Elementary School
• ED 326 (4) Curriculum Methods for Elementary
  School Reading
• ED 327 (2) Foundations of Equity Diversity for
  Elementary School Teachers
• ED 328 (2) Theory Methods of Instruction of
  Special Populations in the General Education
  Classroom, Elementary
• ED 329 (4) Theories Methods of English
  Language Development Applied to Elementary
  Schools
• ED 330 (4) Child Development in Education
• ED 332 (2) Creating a Supportive Healthy
  Environment for Student Learning in the
  Elementary Classroom General Subjects
• TOTAL PROGRAM UNITS 59

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M.A.T. Masters of Art in Teaching
The MAT in Education is a full-time program for
people seeking careers in teaching and who are
interested in earning a Masters degree and a
teaching credential. Most MAT students complete
the program in 15 months, two summers and an
academic year. There is the option of entering
the MAT Program in the summer immediately
following the completion of teaching credential
coursework at UCI. However, potential applicants
who have competed their credential elsewhere or
earlier than immediately preceding the teaching
credential program will not be considered. The
program of study includes six core MAT courses,
one of the UCI teaching credential programs
(single or multiple subject), and a comprehensive
exam. Students participating in the Spring Start
Intern Program can add the MAT following the
Intern Program is completed. While the MAT
Program is a full-time program, students can work
in the summers, but find it more difficult to fit
in part-time work during the credential
program. Courses are taught by Department of
Education research faculty and expert lecturers.
This blend of research and practice (praxis)
prepares future teachers for the academic,
social, and policy challenges of teaching in
todays diverse urban and suburban
classrooms How is the MAT different from the
Credential? The program is two summers in
addition to the credential. The MAT is a Masters
of Arts in Teaching, which is an advanced degree,
and increases your salary when you are hired.
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M.A.T. Masters of Art in Teaching
1st Summer (can be before or after the
credential coursework) EDUC 201 Teachers' Lives
and the Policy Environment of Teaching EDUC 202
Outcomes of Schooling and Student Assessment
EDUC 203 Advanced Concepts in Learning and
Cognition EDUC 173 Cognition and Learning in
Educational Settings is a pre-requisite to the
first summer MAT coursework and is offered in the
first summer. 2nd Summer (can be done
immediately after the credential, OR after a year
of teaching) EDUC 205 Critical Assessment of
Teaching Practice and Learning EDUC 206
Cognition and Pedagogy in Specific School
Subjects OR EDUC 207 or Cognition and Pedagogy
in Quantitative Literacy EDUC 240 Instructional
Design and Educational Technologies (Education
240).
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Spring Start Intern Program
What is theSpring Start Program? The Spring
Start Student Teaching and Intern Program begins
in spring with intense fieldwork and student
teaching and continues in the summer with courses
only. Then, depending on the demonstrated level
of competence and the availability of jobs, you
might receive an offer for paid intern teaching.
If you are successful in fieldwork but dont
receive an internship, you can student teach in
the fall. For this program, the bulk of
coursework is front-loaded in Spring and Summer.
For further information see http//www.gse.uci.edu
/AP_ITCP_Index.php.
Interested in an Internship? Intern teachers are
selected by partner school districts. Candidates
who are selected for internships typically have
these characteristics - Previous formal
teaching experience such as substitute teaching,
private school, Peace Corps, adult education -
Extensive informal teaching experience such as
college teaching assistant, summer camp,
corporate training - Strong organizational
skills - Self-directedness - Motivation to
succeed in a high-demand environment - Strong
subject matter competence (passed CSET) If you
become an intern, you will be in the program for
five quarters. You will be eligible for your
preliminary credential at the end of your
internship.
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Spring Start Intern Program
Spring Start Coordinator Karol Gottfredson kgottfr
e_at_uci.edu 949-824-6805
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Cost of the Program
Graduate Living On Campus Graduate Living Off Campus
Books Supplies 1,326.00 1,326.00
Room Board 11,030.00 17,185.00
Personal Expenses 2,304.00 2,304.00
Transportation 2,418.00 2,418.00
Tuition Fees 13,415.50 13,415.50
Total 30,493.50 36,648.50
For non-residents of CA, add 15,102 to the total
cost of Tuition Fees.
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Financial Assistance

• Federal Financial Aid fill out FAFSA
  (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Speak with Kookie Vu
  (kpvu_at_uci.edu) in UCI Financial Aid office
• The UC Irvine Financial Aid Office
  (http//www.ofas.uci.edu/content/) can assist you
  with additional information about Cal Grant and
  federal and university loan programs.
• Other important information about financing your
  graduate education can be found in the Office of
  Graduate Studies (http//www.grad.uci.edu/prospect
  ive/finance_edu.htm)
• Go to the library. Find The Grants Register in
  Langson Bound Periodicals (UCI Call number LB
  2338.G7 2008) to find grants and scholarships
  that may apply to you.
• Use online search engines such as the following
  http//www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/te
  aching-students.htm http//www.aft.org/tools4teac
  hers/loan-forgiveness.htmhttp//scholarships.fato
  mei.com/education.htmlhttp//www.cos.com/

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Financial Assistance (cont.)

• Master's and Credential Program FUNDING options
  (apply online at http//www.gse.uci.edu/PS_FYE.php
  )
• APLE (Assumption Program of Loans for
  Education). The APLE Commission may assume up to
  11,000 in outstanding educational loans in
  return for four consecutive years of full time
  eligible teaching service in a California K-12
  public school.
• TEACH Grants. Up to 16,000. The goal of this
  scholarship program is to provide financial
  incentives and academic support for aspiring
  teachers who will teach in high-need
  (academically culturally diverse) schools. Must
  have undergraduate GPA of 3.25.
• Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship for Future
  Teachers. The Rho chapter of the Delta Kappa
  Gamma Society International, a society of
  educators throughout the United States and other
  countries, is vitally interested in assisting
  women who are pursuing a career in education by
  offering recruitment grants to women who both
  demonstrate academic promise and financial need.
  Awards vary up to 500 each.
• California Retired Teachers Association, Laura
  Settle Scholarship. The Laura E. Settle
  Foundation awards 2,000 to a credential student
  that possesses an average to high scholastic
  standing, a record of exemplary character, and
  financial need.
• Owen Thomas Memorial Scholarship for UCI English
  Undergraduates. The Owen Thomas Scholarship is
  awarded to honor outstanding undergraduate
  scholarship in English and a commitment to
  secondary English teaching.
• Pi Lambda Theta Scholarships Grants. An
  international honor society and professional
  association in education. Please go directly to
  the organizations website for more information
  on the application process http//www.pilambda.or
  g/index.php?pageId8scholarships_grants.

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Certificate of Clearance (CoC)

1. Please make obtaining the CoC a priority even
   prior to submitting an application. Not having
   the CoC in place disqualifies you from
   participating in any teacher education program in
   California.
2. Go online to http//www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/how
   -to-apply.html
3. Print the fingerprinting (LiveScan) form (PDF
   file).
4. Go to the any approved location to get your
   fingerprints scanned. There will be a 51 fee,
   plus additional service fees the vendor may
   apply. You may consider visiting the Orange
   County Department of Education, located by John
   Wayne Airport. Here is their website for
   directions http//www.ocde.k12.ca.us/. They are
   faster and less expensive than a police station,
   and will help you fill out the documents.
5. Go back to the same website (see 1 above) and
   this time click on Online Direct Application Site
   (1c). Complete the online form and pay 29.50
   application fee.
6. Please complete the fingerprinting and online
   application within seven (7) days of each other.
7. The Certificate of Clearance is searchable by the
   public online at https//teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/t
   eachers/PublicSearchProxy.

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Campus Resources
Graduate Housing at UCI UCI offers graduate and
married student housing. Credential and MAT
students are not guaranteed housing, however you
may apply and get on a waitlist. Please see
this link for details! http//www.housing.uci.edu
/och/
Childcare Services at UCI UCI offers childcare
services. Child Care Services promotes
participation of student, staff and faculty
parents in the teaching, learning, and research
missions of the University. Please see this
link for details! http//www.childcare.uci.edu/
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The UCI Difference

• 9-month Credential Program
• No Prerequisites
• Early start options
• Support System of faculty, staff community
• Internationally Respected Research University
• Master of Arts in Teaching options
• Free test preparation help
• Cohort system small learning communities
• Each institution in California that offers a
  teaching credential must be Accredited and must
  enforce the state requirements of CBEST, CSET,
  Certificate of Clearance, Tuberculosis test, and
  US Constitution requirement.
• The Department of Education has strong external
  funding support for research, which allows our
  faculty and department to expand every year. Not
  only does this allow you to access the best
  faculty in the field, but you are on the cutting
  edge of the field!

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The Students Make the Program

• Students are

• Diverse student body and instructional staff
• Recent grads, career changers, those looking for
  a meaningful vocation
• Invested in California

• Interested in change
• Educational leaders
• Committed to and value diversity
• Invested in the learning process and the cohort
  concept

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Application Deadlines

• Credential MAT w/Credential for Fall 2011
• January 14, 2011(For preferred admission. Will
  continue to accept applications until program is
  full.)
• Intern Program for Spring 2011
• January 7, 2011
• For Information on the Application Process,
• Visit http//www.gse.uci.edu/academic_programs/ind
  ex.php/
• OR
• Call 949-824-7832
• OR
• gseinfo_at_uci.edu

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What you can do right now!

• Apply for 30-day Emergency Credential OR
  Certificate of Clearance and substitute teach!
• Complete Online Application
• Request letters of recommendation
• Draft and Edit Application Essays
• Order Transcripts from all undergraduate
  institutions
• Take the CBEST CSET tests
• Make TB test appointment
• Research US Constitution tests and courses
• Take courses to get ahead
• Make an appointment to speak with an admissions
  counselor
• Visit the Department of Education Website
  www.gse.uci.edu

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Interested in Substitute Teaching?

• Take the following documentation to the Orange
  County Department of Education (http//www.ocde.k1
  2.ca.us/)
• CBEST result
• TB Test results
• Proof of your Bachelors degree
• Certificate of Clearance Orange County
  Department of Education (OCDE)200 Kalmus Dr,
  Costa Mesa, CA 92626Main Phone (714)
  966-4000CREDENTIALS/LIVE SCAN
  SERVICESCredentials [phone]Live Scan
  [phone]FAX [phone]
• Note OCDE also offers a Special Education
  Internship program. Website http//leadership.ocd
  e.us/dip.htm.

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DoE Staff Information
Director Judi Conroy (jconroy_at_uci.edu)Education
Minor Gisela Verduzco (gverduzc_at_uci.edu)Credenti
al Analyst Sarah Singh (sksingh_at_uci.edu))Schedul
ing/Admin Elysia Dagert (edagert_at_uci.edu)Admissi
ons Marie Nubia-Feliciano (menubia_at_uci.edu)Ph.D.
Admissions Nancy Christensen (nchriste_at_uci.edu)
Doctorate Programs Leora Fellus
(lfellus_at_uci.edu) Department of Education
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