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Urban Learning, B.A.


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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Learning

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Learning is a blended program which combines courses in teacher preparation with major courses emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to understanding urban learning as a social phenomenon. The major is supported by a depth area in social sciences which focuses on diversity and a choice of either an education minor to prepare students to teach in elementary schools or an education specialist minor for teachers working as interns in special education settings. Students who complete this degree must complete a minimum of 186 units to graduate. The requirements are described below. For additional information concerning this program, see the section on Basic Teaching Credentials .

Faculty

Paula Arvedson (Director), Ann Barbour, Margaret D. Clark, Stephanie Evans, Ambika Gopalakrishnan, Manish Javeri, J. Sabrina Mims, Frederick L. Uy.

Advisement

Prospective students must attend an orientation session and meet with an adviser prior to enrolling in any courses. Students are grouped into cohorts of learning communities to support a climate conducive to life long professional networks and academic success.

Requirements for the Major (180-198 units)


Students who select this major can choose the Blended option or the Directed Electives option. Students in the Blended option must complete a total of 198 units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in accord with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program common core requirements. In addition, students must complete 86 units, which consist of 20 units of required major area courses, 20 units of required depth area courses, and 46 units of a minor (either Multiple Subject Teaching or Education Specialist).

Students in the Directed Electives option must complete 180 units to graduate. The Directed Electives option requires completion of 60 units of General Education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper division and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and either the Introduction to Higher Education EDUC 150 or Transition to Cal State L.A. EDUC 350). It also requires 56 units in the major with the remaining 46 units as recommended electives for preparation for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Students who pass the CSET exam will have the option of taking other coursework. Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education Internship Credential should consult the Charter College of Education section in the Academic Programs, College-Based and University Wide chapter for the regulations governing all teaching credential programs.

A grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to meet the major requirements for the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Options (Blended and Directed Electives Options).

Required Professional Education Minor Courses (46 Units)


A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units is prerequisite to enrollment in EDCI 300 or EDSP 300. See, Multiple Subject Credential , for additional prerequisites. An overall 3.0 GPA must be attained in all Professional Education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course. Students should see both a major adviser and a multiple subject or special education credential adviser regarding completion of the degree and other credential requirements.

Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198 units [68 units, plus 112 Common Core Units])


Common Core Courses (112 units)


Note:

EDUC 150 or EDUC 350 must be completed within the first two quarters of enrollment.

Note:

*Basic Subjects-All must be completed within the first 45 units counted towards the baccalaureate degree.

Human Development (12 units)

Students who complete the requirements of the common core and the major will have fulfilled all University and general education requirements.

Select one of the following minors:


A. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Minor (46 units)

(For a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)

Required Prerequisite Courses (2 units)

Complete the following 34 units:

Directed Teaching Credential Requirements (12 units)

Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)

B. Education Specialist Minor Requirements (Eligibility for a Special Education Internship Credential) (46 units)

Completion of this minor and passage of the CBEST qualify students to be eligible for an internship credential with verification of employment from a cooperating school district. For a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, students must complete the additional credential coursework in their area of specialization (i.e., mild/moderate disabilities, moderate/severe disabilities, physical and health impairments or visual impairments). Students must consult a special education adviser for specific program requirements

Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives (180 units, of which 102 are in the major)


This option is designed for transfer students and students at Cal State L.A., who decide after completing a substantial portion of the regular general education program to seek an elementary school teaching credential.

The Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation option: Directed Electives requires completion of 60 units of General Education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper division theme and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and either the Introduction to Higher Education EDUC 150 or Transition to Cal State L.A. course, EDUC 350). It also requires 56 units in the major with the remaining 46 units as recommended electives for preparation for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Students who pass the CSET exam will have the option of taking other coursework. This option requires a total of 180 units for completion.

Students in the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives are subject to the same General Education requirements for nonteaching majors.

Major Courses (56 units)


Directed Electives (46 units)


With advisor approval students select 46 units from the following courses which are designed to strengthen the students’ preparation for the CSET examination.

Students who have passed one or more subtests of the CSET may take, with advisor approval, other courses as electives.

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