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STAGE 1
Inquiry
Pre-requisites
Sign-up for Information Meeting
Undergraduate degree or higher
2.75 GPA minimum for last 60 units
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 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 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 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 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
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