Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > School of Education > Specialized Programs in Urban Education > Elementary Education Intern/Teacher Practitioner Program > Master of Arts in Secondary Education with a Preliminary 2042 Single Subject Credential

Master of Arts in Secondary Education with a Preliminary 2042 Single Subject Credential

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Elementary Education Intern/Teacher Practitioner Program

The combined 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.

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

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

Intern/Practitioner Candidates

Intern Candidate: A candidate following this path is employed full-time at a public school in a district that has a partnership with LMU. The candidate takes courses while teaching full-time. This employment status, along with additional coaching in the classroom provided through LMU, fulfills the field requirements of the credential. Candidates seek out their own employment as interns unless the candidates are in a cohort program where placement is facilitated through the program (e.g., Teach for America). The intern must be employed to teach at least 60% in the area of the credential, and the contract must state that the teacher is contracted to teach in the subject/grade in which the candidate is seeking a credential.

It is necessary that the student hold a University intern credential in order to be enrolled in the intern program.

University Intern Credential Requirements

Eligibility for the University Intern Credential is determined by the following guidelines set forth by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC):

Original CBEST score report with passing score
Original CSET score report with passing score
Verification the U.S. Constitution requirement has been met
Undergraduate degree posted on official transcripts
Verification of employment
2-year academic program completion plan
Certificate of Clearance (fingerprint application and fee)
Application for credential and fee

Once candidates have satisfied the above guidelines, an application for the intern credential is available through the Program Director or Department Chair. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) is responsible for the awarding of the University Intern Credential.

Teacher Practitioner Candidates: Teacher practitioner candidates are employed full-time at a private or Catholic school. The candidates take courses while teaching full-time. This employment status, along with additional supervision in the classroom provided through LMU, fulfills the requirements of the credential. There is an additional requirement of 60 observation hours in a public school setting required to meet the credential requirements (see Academic Program Advisor for details). Candidates seek out their own employment as a Teacher Practitioner unless the candidate is enrolled in a cohort program (e.g., PLACE) where placement is facilitated through the cohort program. The teacher practitioner must be employed to teach at least 60% in the subject/grade of the credential.

Provisional Admission Requirements

Verification of Employment: Candidates must submit a signed Verification of Employment form. The candidate must be employed by a School District that holds a partnership agreement with Loyola Marymount University.
Subject Matter Competency (for Intern Candidates only): Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the required subject matter by either passing the appropriate California Subject Exam Test (CSET) OR by completing a 2042 approved subject matter program. Either option needs to be completed and verified prior to enrollment in EDUR 6961 Portfolio and Assessment and TPA 3 and TPA 4.
- CSET Option: Candidates will provide a written statement documenting when the CSET will be taken. Candidates must provide an original passing score report to the School of Education prior to enrollment in EDUR 6961 Portfolio and Assessment and TPA 3 and TPA 4.
- 2042 Approved Subject Matter Program: Candidates must complete a 2042 approved Subject Matter Program. Candidates must provide a written statement on when the subject matter coursework will be completed. Candidates will provide a letter verifying 100% completion of the subject matter requirement prior to enrollment in EDUR 6961 Portfolio and Assessment and TPA 3 and TPA 4.
Interview with the Elementary/Secondary Academic Program Director/Assistant Director: Upon submission of all application requirements, applicant will be contacted for an interview.
Advisement: Immediately upon being provisionally admitted, the student must schedule an appointment with the Program Director or Department Chair.

Formal Admission Requirements

1. Academic Advising: All candidates must meet with the Program Director to complete a course sequence.

2. Prerequisite Courses:

Candidates must complete the following courses with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better:

EDCE 5970	Field Experience I
EDCE 5971	Field Experience 2
EDUR 6960	Introduction to Teaching and Learning

Candidates must complete two of the following four courses with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better:

EDLC 5000	Cultural Paradigms of Education
EDES 5001	Applied Educational Psychology for the Childhood and Adolescent Years
EDLC 5003	Theories of Second Language Acquisition
EDSS 6001	Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Exceptional Needs

Candidates must complete one of the following courses, depending on 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

3. Disposition Rubric Score: Candidate chooses a professor of one of the four pre-requisite courses to complete the Disposition Rubric and submits the score to the Program Advisor.

4. Professional Advising: Candidate schedules an appointment with Academic Program Director/Assistant Director.

5. Teacher Admission and Advisory Committee (TAAC) Review: After the requirements for provisional and formal admission have been completed, the candidate’s file will be submitted to TAAC 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 the prerequisite courses. Candidates will be notified of the committee’s decision in writing.

Note: All documents become property of the University and will not be released to any person or institution unless required by law.

Program Requirements

1. Candidates will need to complete the remaining courses with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better prior to enrolling in EDUR 6961, TPA 3, and TPA 4:

EDLC 5000	Cultural Paradigms of Education
EDES 5001	Applied Educational Psychology for the Childhood and Adolescent Years
EDLC 5003	Theories of Second Language Acquisition
EDSS 6001	Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Exceptional Needs

Complete both of the following courses with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better:

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

2. Teaching Performance Assessments: Tasks 1 and 2 (two zero semester hour courses with associated fees):

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 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 Program Director.

7. Fieldwork Application: Candidates must complete the fieldwork application and violation affidavit with the Academic Advisor. They must then schedule an interview with the Coordinator of Clinical Education.

8. 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. Enroll in Fieldwork:

EDUR 6961

Portfolio and Assessment

2. Enroll in TPA Tasks 3 and 4: Two zero semester hour courses with associated fees.

EDCE 5952	TPA Task 3
EDCE 5953	TPA Task 4

Additional Coursework Required for the Masters Degree

OPTION 1: Secondary Education

1. Choose one of the following courses and complete with a 3.0 or better:

EDLC 6100	Anthropological Analysis of Cultural Diversity
EDES 6103	Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
EDLA 6105	Assessment and Research Methodology
EDSS 6106	Human Development and Learning

2. Complete EDES 6995 Comprehensive Exam in Secondary Education: Fee required.

OPTION 2: Literacy and Language Arts

The Master of Arts in Literacy and Language Arts combined with the 2042 Preliminary Multiple Subjects or Single Subject Teaching Credential offers the opportunity for a graduate student to receive both a preliminary teaching credential and a Master of Arts degree. Candidates who initially applied for admission to the credential program only must add the Master of Arts degree prior to the pre-fieldwork assessment.

Program Requirements

1. All 2042 Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential courses

2. Additional Required Coursework

EDES 6342	Diagnosing and Developing Literacy Skills
EDES 6343	Practicum in Diagnosing and Developing Literacy Skills

3. Comprehensive Assessment: Candidates meet with the program director to discuss their timeline and enrollment in either the comprehensive exam or the thesis project series.

EDES 6995	Comprehensive Exam: Literacy (fee required)
	or

Thesis Option (See program director for detailed course sequence)

Exit Interview

The candidate must schedule an exit interview with the Program Director/Assistant 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.