Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > School of Education > Language and Culture in Education > Intern/Practitioner Candidates > Master of Arts in Bilingual Secondary Education with an Option for a 2042 Single Subject Preliminary Credential Program and Bilingual/Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Credential

Master of Arts in Bilingual Secondary Education with an Option for a 2042 Single Subject Preliminary Credential Program and Bilingual/Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Credential

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Intern/Practitioner Candidates

Contact Information

Director: Magaly Lavadenz

E-mail: mlavadenz@lmu.edu

Office Location: University Hall 2600

Assistant Director: Olga Grimalt Moraga

E-mail: omoraga@lmu.edu

Office Location: University Hall 2600

This Master of Arts program emphasizes the preparation of highly qualified middle and high school teachers to conduct quality bilingual and intercultural education for a variety of student populations. This combined master program fulfills all the requirements referred to as and the 2042 Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential Program with a Bilingual/Crosscultural Academic and Language Development (BCLAD) emphasis in Spanish or Mandarin.

The combined Bilingual Single Subject Preliminary Credential and Master of Arts in Secondary Education program is designed for graduate students who are seeking teaching positions in grades 9-12, or in 6-8 school settings that require teachers to teach in departments (traditional secondary candidate) or students who are currently contracted to teach in grades 9-12, or in 6-8 school settings that require teachers to teach in departments (Intern/Practitioner secondary candidate). A student successfully completing this program will be eligible to receive a Master of Arts in Secondary Education as well as be able to apply for a California Preliminary Single Subject Credential with a BCLAD emphasis (Spanish or Mandarin).

The following Single Subject Preliminary credentials are offered through the School of Education:

Art
French
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Physical Education (Dance)
Social Science
Earth Science
Spanish
English

Candidates who complete this program will be able to:

Meet the demand for highly qualified and bilingually certificated teachers in California’s public and private schools
Advocate for the educational needs and subsequently assist in improving home-school communication
Secondary teachers, the Bilingual Credential prepares you to teach Spanish or Mandarin to native speakers
Provide cultural and instructional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in meeting the needs of Latino or Chinese native or heritage speakers in California.
Acquire and demonstrate expertise in academic Spanish or Mandarin

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting all of the application requirements for Graduate admission all students must demonstrate minimum communicative competency in Spanish or Mandarin prior to starting the BCLAD program. BCLAD candidates can meet this language requirement by providing an official transcript showing completion of a Spanish major or minor, passing an approved language examination (such as the one offered by LMU’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures), transcript showing extensive schooling in a Spanish/Chinese speaking country, or appropriate Peace Corps experience in a Spanish or Chinese- speaking country.

1. Attendance at an Information Session (for Credential Candidates Only)

Please contact the School of Education Admissions Coordinator to attend an information session. Applicants will receive an information packet that includes:

Graduate Application

Candidate Information Sheet

Three Recommendation Forms

Technology Self-Verification Form

Fingerprint Clearance Form

Program information

2. Submission of Graduate Application and Application Fee

Applicants may either submit the application to the Graduate Division or complete the online application.

3. Candidate Information Sheet

Applicants must submit the Candidate Information Sheet to the Graduate Division.

4. Statement of Intent

Applicants must write a 3- to 5-page essay describing how their experiences, qualities, and goals reflect the School of Education’s motto—REAL (Respect, Educate, Advocate, Lead). See website for additional information on REAL. The Statement of Intent should be submitted to the Graduate Division with the application and Candidate Information Sheet.

5. Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation to the Graduate Division. At least one letter must verify the applicant’s experience and familiarity with the secondary school age group.

6. Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher or a GPA of 2.85 or higher in the last 60 units of the applicant’s undergraduate degree or a GPA of 3.0 or higher obtained in 9 units of graduate work. Students who do not meet this requirement may be recommended to the Exceptions Committee by the Academic Program Director.

7. Transcripts

Applicants must submit, to the Graduate Division, two sets of official transcripts with their bachelor’s degree posted. If applicants are in the process of completing their degree, they must submit official transcripts with their degree posted by the start of registration for the following semester. Candidates must submit two sets of official transcripts from each college/university attended.

8. Observation/Volunteer Hours Plan of Action

Candidates must complete at least 20 hours of experience working with culturally diverse youths 13-19 years of age.

9. Basic Skills Proficiency Requirements

All Single (Secondary) Subject applicants must meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements for basic skills. An official passing score on the CBEST examination to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills. A passing score report must be submitted to the School of Education.

10. Subject Matter Competency Test (CSET) Plan of Action

Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the required subject matter by passing the appropriate subject matter exam (CSET). Candidates will provide a Plan of Action, written statement, on when the CSET will be taken. Candidates must provide an original passing score report to the School of Education.

Secondary Candidates may provide a letter verifying 100% completion of the subject matter coursework from a 2042 approved program.

11. Fingerprint Clearance: Official results of the Certificate of Clearance must be received by the Credential Office prior to enrolling in teacher education courses. All fees associated with the fingerprint clearance application are the responsibility of the student.

12. Tuberculin Test: Candidates must submit an official copy of their tuberculin skin test results, given within one year.

13. Technology Requirement: Candidates may satisfy the technology requirement by either completing a self-verification form or verifying the completion of an approved 2042 course through another institution. Candidates must register for ePortfolio during the first prerequisite course. The fee is assessed during the first semester of enrollment.

14. Interview: The candidate will be asked to schedule a personal interview with the Director/Assistant Director of the academic program to which the candidate is applying. The interview will not be scheduled until all letters of recommendation have been received.

Traditional Candidates

A candidate following this path will complete all coursework before beginning their culminating experiences as a student teacher. The School of Education will facilitate the candidate’s placement as a student teacher. This placement must be completed in the subject or grade level that is authorized by the credential.

Student Teaching Requirements

1. Candidates will need to complete the following with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better prior to enrolling in student teaching:

EDLC 5250	Methodology in English Language Development and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English for Secondary Educators
EDES 6250	Improvement of Literacy in the Single Subject Classroom

One of the following courses, depending upon the subject emphasis of the credential:

EDES 5251	Methods in Teaching Secondary 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

2. Teaching Performance Assess-ments: Tasks 1 and 2 (0 semester hours, required fee):

EDCE 5950	TPA Task 1 in the subject emphasis of the credential
EDCE 5951	TPA Task 2

3. Health Education for Educators: Candidates may satisfy the Health Education requirement in one of the following ways:

Successful completion of EDES 8000
Successful completion of a 2042 approved course through another institution. It is recommended that the candidate obtain approval from the School of Education Credential Office prior to taking class. Official transcripts must be submitted as evidence of course completion.
4. Professional Advising: Schedule an appointment with the Bilingual Education Program Director.

5. Subject Matter Competency: Submit to the Academic Advisor either original score report verifying 100% successful completion of all elements of the CSET OR letter verifying 100% completion of the subject matter coursework from a 2042 approved program

6. Disposition Rubric Score: The professor for EDES 6250 will submit a score to the Academic Advisor.

7. Additional Coursework for the Master of Arts Degree:

These requirements also meet the requirements for the BCLAD credential:

EDLC 5320	Chicano/Latino Cultures: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
EDLC 5324	Bilingualism and Biliteracy
EDLC 6320	Primary Language Methodology in Bilingual Settings
	or
EDLC 5324	Bilingualism and Biliteracy
EDLC 5330	Chinese/American/American Chinese Cultures: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
EDLC 6330	Methodology for Chinese Language Instruction in Bilingual Settings

8. Fieldwork Application: Candidates must complete the fieldwork application and violation affidavit with the Academic Advisor responsible for student teaching.

Teacher Advisory Review Committee (TARC): After all the steps outlined above have been completed, the candidate’s file will be submitted to the Teacher Advisory Review Committee (TARC) for review. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all items have been completed, including the resolution of any incomplete grades received in any courses. Candidates will be notified of the committee’s decision in writing.

Culminating Fieldwork Requirements

1. Student Teaching: EDCE 5977, Secondary Directed Teaching (9 semester hours)

2. TPA Tasks 3 and 4: (0 semester hours, fee required).

EDCE 5952	TPA Task 3
EDCE 5953	TPA Task 4

3. BCLAD TEST 6: BCLAD candidates must pass Test 6 (Spanish language) of the BCLAD exam prior to enrolling in student teaching. Candidates who are completing or have completed a degree with a Spanish major are exempt from this requirement.

4. Complete EDLC 6995, Compre-hensive Exam in Secondary Education: Fee required; or Thesis.

Exit Interview

The candidate must schedule an exit interview with the Bilingual Program Director. The exit interview must be completed prior to submitting an application for a credential and Master of Arts degree.

Application for Credential

When all requirements have been completed, candidates must complete an application for a preliminary teaching credential (additional fee required, see SOE website for more information).

Application for Master of Arts Degree

Candidates must complete an application for a Master of Arts degree with the Office of the Registrar the semester prior to the completion of degree requirements.