Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > School of Education > Specialized Programs in Urban Education > LMU|Teach for America Partnership

LMU|Teach for America Partnership

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Specialized Programs in Urban Education

Director: Edmundo F. Litton

This comprehensive two-year program combines coursework for the Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education with a preliminary teaching credential while participating in Teach for America in Los Angeles. The Bilingual Crosscultural Academic and Language Development or BCLAD teaching credential (Spanish emphasis) can be added to the credential if a candidate meets the requirements of this program (see BLACD section in the Department of Language and Culture in Education). A Master of Arts in Child and Adolescent Literacy or Education Administration may be available to applicants who already have a teaching credential, pending transcript evaluation.

Introduction

The School of Education is committed to social justice and closing the achievement gap in our most under-resourced schools. In order to advocate for education in our Los Angeles community, the School of Education has partnered with Teach for America (TFA), the national corps of outstanding leaders of all academic majors who commit to teach in public schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand opportunity for children. The LMU|TFA Partnership provides graduate training and support for TFA teachers in the Los Angeles area. This partnership program requires that candidates work full-time in a Los Angeles area public school district while they pursue a Master of Arts in Education and a State of California 2042 Preliminary Teaching Credential. Participants in this program may be eligible for an AmeriCorps educational award through their TFA membership. Participants are also eligible for an LMU tuition grant that is contingent on full-participation in all related grant programs and completion of the two-year program.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the LMU|TFA Partnership is limited to candidates who have been admitted and matriculate to TFA in the Los Angeles region. Admission to the program is contingent upon the availability of space and meeting all deadlines.

Candidates must complete all admission requirements outlined in either the Multiple Subjects or Single Subjects credential program as described in respective sections. Please refer to the Teacher Practitioner/Intern sections of Elementary or Secondary Education in this bulletin for more details.

Program Requirements

LMU|TFA Partnership students admitted to the program are required to attend the Welcome Orientation Weekend in August. The orientation includes such topics as program expectations, the academic program, dispositions, fieldwork requirements, financial aid, student account responsibilities, and registration. Eligible students are also required to participate in all institutional grants.

Recommended Coursework Sequence for Combined Master of Arts in Urban Education and Credential Program (degree pending approval)

LMU|TFA Partnership students take their coursework over a period of two years. Exceptions to the recommended sequence must be approved by the Department Chair and Credential Manager.

The sequence of professional coursework is outlined at the August Orientation. The LMU|TFA Partnership is comprehensive and includes all the coursework and field experience required to obtain a preliminary teaching credential and Master of Arts degree.

Course Requirements for the Teach for America Program

Credential Coursework

Multiple Subjects Credential:

EDUR 5010	Theories of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (3 semester hours)
EDUR 5012	Culture and Language Learning in Urban Education (3 semester hours)
EDUR 5014	Multiple Subjects Curriculum and Instruction (3 semester hours)
EDUR 5004	Elementary School Literacy and Language Development (3 semester hours)
EDUR 5016	Teaching Students with Special Needs in Urban Education (3 semester hours)
EDCE 5970	Field Experience 1 (1 semester hour)
EDCE 5971	Field Experience 2 (1 semester hour)
EDCE 5972	Field Experience 3 (1 semester hour) (as needed)

Single Subject Credential

EDUR 5010	Theories of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (3 semester hours)
EDUR 5012	Culture and Language Learning in Urban Education (3 semester hours)
EDUR 5005	Literacy and Language Development in the Content Areas (3 semester hours)
EDUR 5016	Teaching Students with Special Needs in Urban Education (3 semester hours)
EDCE 5970	Field Experience 1 (1 semester hour)
EDCE 5971	Field Experience 2 (1 semester hour)
EDCE 5972	Field Experience 3 (1 semester hour) (as needed)

and one of the following:

EDES 5251	Methods in Teaching Languages other than English
EDES 5252	Methods in Teaching Secondary Social Studies
EDES 5253	Methods in Teaching Secondary English
EDES 5254	Methods in Teaching Secondary Science
EDES 5255	Methods in Teaching Secondary Math
EDES 5256	Methods in Teaching Secondary Art

In addition to the required coursework, candidates for the teaching credential must also pass all tasks of the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA).

Master of Arts in Urban Education Coursework

Candidates complete four courses in their approved concentration. Please see the section on the Master of Arts in Urban Education for information on the concentration. In addition to the four concentration courses, candidates must also complete EDUR 5018, Research in Urban Education.