Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012
Specialized Programs in Urban Education
Faculty
Chairperson: Yvette Lapayese
Professors: Marta Baltodano, Edmundo F. Litton, Shane P. Martin, Marta Sanchez
Associate Professor: Yvette Lapayese
Assistant Professors: Ernesto Colin, Michael A. Gottfried, Philip E. Molebash
Clinical Faculty: Michael Castiglione, Katharine Clemmer, Katie Laskasky, Jennifer Lee, Frank Montejano, Diana Murphy
Lecturers: Kevin Baxter, John Tyler Binfet, Elizabeth Brewer, Stephen Brown, William Crean, Eleanor Eskey, Charlene Fried, Lisa Knatcal, Jacqueline Hansen, Paul McGarry, Kelly Montes de Oca, Lori Pawinski, Mario Perez, Peggy Ann Rawn, Joanne Slater, Patricia Swiderski, Jan Tibbetts-Van Horn
Contact Information
Chairperson: Yvette Lapayese
Phone: 310.568.6853
E-mail: ylapayese@lmu.edu
Location: University Hall 2400
Introduction
The Department of Specialized Programs in Urban Education offers credential and Master of Arts degree programs designed for teachers who are employed as the teacher of record in either a private or public school. The Department prepares teachers to work in urban settings where the student population is economically, linguistically, and culturally diverse.
Admission Requirements
Each specialized program cohort in Urban Education has special admission requirements in addition to the requirements listed in this section. Additional admission requirements for these specialized program cohorts are communicated to applicants during the admission process.
- Graduate Application and Fee
- Statement of Intent: Applicants must write a 3 to 5 page essay describing how their experience and professional goals are compatible with the Mission and Goals of the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University.
- Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit letters of recommendation. Some specialized cohort programs ask candidates use specific recommendation forms.
- Grade Point Average Requirement: This requirement is met in one of three ways:
- A cumulative undergraduate degree GPA of 2.8 or higher
- A GPA of 2.85 of higher in the last 60 units of the applicant’s undergraduate degree
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher obtained in 9 semester hours of graduate work
Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement will need to file an appeal with the Exceptions Committee.
- Transcripts: Applicants must submit two sets of official transcripts in sealed envelopes with their application. The transcript for the undergraduate degree must show that the undergraduate degree has been posted. Applicants who have attended more than one college or university must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
- Basic Skills Proficiency Requirement: All credential applicants must meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing basic skills requirement. An official passing score on one of the following examinations is required to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills:
- The California Basic Skills Examination Test (CBEST)
- CSET Multiple Subjects plus Writing Section (for multiple subjects only)
- Subject Matter Competency: All credential applicants must meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing subject matter requirement. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
- Passing score on the appropriate examination in the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET)
- Completion of an approved subject matter program (for single subject candidates only).
- Certificate of Clearance: Candidates must be able to successfully apply for a Certificate of Clearance with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing prior to teaching full time.
- Technology Requirement: Candidates must satisfy the technology requirement through self-verification of basic technology skills or by completion of on approved course.
- Interview: Candidates will be asked to schedule an interview with the appropriate program personnel.
- Verification of Employment: Applicants must document employment as a full time teacher using the appropriate form provided by the Department.
Contents
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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012
Campus Business Services—OneCard Office
Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Conference, Event, and Classroom Management
Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture, and the Arts
Information Technology Services
Ethnic & Intercultural Services
Office for International Students and Scholars
Student Psychological Services
Student Housing and Residence Life
Maintaining Eligibility for Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Goals and Objectives of the Core Curriculum
Communication or Critical Thinking
Academic Degree Requirements and Policies
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
Classification of Matriculated Undergraduates
Completion of Graduate Programs
Credit by Challenge Examination
Graduate Degree Requirements and Policies
Incomplete Course Work for Graduate Work in Progress
Academic Programs and Services
Academic Awards and Commencement Honors
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Mission of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA)
BCLA Student Learning Outcomes
Application of General University Requirements
Degree Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Core Curriculum for the Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Students Interested in Teaching in California Public Schools
Secondary Teacher Preparation Programs
Asian Pacific American Studies
Classical Civilizations Major: Requirements
Classical Civilizations Minor: Requirements
Archaeology Minor: Requirements
College of Business Administration
The Vision and Mission of the College of Business Administration
University Core Curriculum for the Baccalaureate Degree in the College of Business Administration
College of Business Administration Curriculum
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science (AIMS Major) Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Curriculum
Finance, Computer Information Systems and Operations Management
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Business Administration—Finance Major Curriculum
Applied Information Management Systems
Applied Information Management Systems Major Tracks
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Science—Applied Information Management Systems Major Curriculum
Management Department and Entrepreneurship Program
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Business Administration—Management Major Curriculum
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Business Administration—Entrepreneurship Major Curriculum
College of Communication and Fine Arts
College of Communication and Fine Arts Student Learning Outcomes
Application of General University Requirements
Art History Model Four-Year Plan
Secondary Teacher Preparation in Art
Art Education Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Fine Arts Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Graphic Design Emphasis (GRPH)
Graphic Design Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Dance—Department of Theatre Arts and Dance
Interdisciplinary Applied Programs
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering and Environmental Science
Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Graduate Program
Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Undergraduate Program
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Computer Science Curriculum (Undergraduate)
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program
Electrical Engineering Curriculum
Computer Engineering Emphasis within the Electrical Engineering Major
Mathematics Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science
B.S. Degree in Natural Science
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy Emphasis
B.S. Degree in Natural Science
Secondary Science Education Emphases
Candidate Outcomes and Proficiencies
School of Education Academic Regulations
Support for Candidates’ Development of Academic and Professional Standards
Credential Application Process
Statement of Professional Dispositions
Educational Support Services Graduate Program
Master of Arts in Special Education
Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Program Elementary or Secondary Emphasis
Professional Level II Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential
Master of Arts in Special Education with a Cross-Cultural Emphasis
Elementary and Secondary Education
Elementary and Secondary Education Graduate Program
Professional 2042 Clear Teaching Credential
Master of Arts in Reading Instruction (online option also available)
Language and Culture in Education
Specialized Programs in Urban Education
LMU|LA CAST: Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocesan School Teachers
LMU|Teach for America Partnership
PLACE Corps—Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education
Elementary Education Intern/Teacher Practitioner Program
Master of Arts in Elementary Education with a Preliminary 2042 Multiple Subjects Credential
Practitioner: Master of Arts without credential
2042 Professional Clear Multiple Subjects Credential
Master of Arts in Secondary Education with a Preliminary 2042 Single Subject Credential
Practitioner: Master of Arts without credential
2042 Single Subject Credential Only
LMU|LA CAST: Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocesan School Teachers
PLACE Corps—Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education
Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English
Explanation of Coursework Required
Undergraduate-Level Coursework Plan for the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English
Teacher Preparation Programs in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics
University Honors Program Courses
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts Courses
Asian Pacific American Studies
Foreign Literature in English Translation
Modern Languages and Literatures
I. Deviance and Social Control
III. Urban, Population, and Demographic Processes
Area A: Sacred Scriptures, Religious Sources, and Traditions
Area B: Theology, Ethics, and Spirituality
Area C: Faith, Culture, and Ministry
College of Business Administration Courses
Applied Information Management Systems
International Business Studies
Master of Business Administration
Advanced Curriculum Courses: Areas of Emphasis
MBAB: Management and Organizational Behavior
MBAD: Information and Decision Sciences
MBAE: Human Resource Management
MBAF: Financial Decision Systems
MBAG: International Business Systems
MBAH: Entrepreneurial Organizations
College of Communication and Fine Arts Courses
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering Courses
Elementary and Secondary Education
Language and Culture in Education
Specialized Programs in Urban Education
School of Film and Television Courses
Department of Aerospace Studies Courses
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