Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Learning is an Integrated Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program designed to prepare teachers who are grounded in contemporary urban pedagogy and culturally and linguistically responsive, sustaining, and re-rooting instruction for diverse urban elementary students (K-6), students with Mild to Moderate and Extensive Support Needs (TK-12), or students with Visual Impairments (Birth - age 22). The major combines an interdisciplinary approach to urban learning as a social phenomenon with elementary subject matter courses and teacher preparation leading to

a) the integrated Multiple Subject teaching credential (elementary education);
b) the bilingual (Spanish) integrated multiple subject teaching credential (elementary education and bilingual added authorization);
c) the Education Specialist (special education) teaching credential in one of three disciplines;
d) dual credentials in elementary and special education (mild to moderate support needs).

Students who satisfy the major and teacher preparation requirements for their chosen option must complete a minimum of 120-135 units to graduate.

• Students in the Urban Learning major will satisfy General Education requirements as part of the elementary subject matter (ESM) waiver program. 
• Prospective students preparing to transfer from a community college should seek advisement from a counselor or their campus transfer center, and complete a program of General Education coursework, which satisfies the requirements for the elementary subject matter waiver program and CSU-GE or IGETC certification.
• Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 are for students pursuing a teaching credential. Option 5 does not include a credential. Students pursuing a teaching credential should review all requirements posted on the College of Education, Office for Student Services website. Each of the options are listed below:
  • Option 1 - Integrated Multiple Subject Credential (ESM, Degree and Credential Completion Option)
  • Option 2 - Bilingual (Spanish) integrated multiple subject teaching credential (ESM, Degree, credential completion, bilingual added authorization option) 
  • Option 3 - Integrated Education Specialist Intern Credential (ESM, Degree and Intern Credential Completion Option)
  • Option 4 - Accelerated Dual (multiple subject and education specialist - mild to moderate support needs) Credential (ESM, Degree and Credential Completion Option)
  • Option 5 - Teaching and Learning (ESM and Degree Completion Option)

Admissions

Conditional Admission to the Teaching Credential Program for Options 1, 2, 3, and 4 

Requirements for undergraduate preliminary (conditional) admission to credential programs include the following:

• Junior standing (minimum 60 completed semester units)
• Completion of COE application materials including any fees
• Grade point average of 2.67 or higher in all undergraduate coursework attempted
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• A negative TB test current within the last 12 months
• Two strong and supportive letters of recommendation
• A well written and meaningful Philosophy of Education Statement
• Background clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Students should see a major adviser regarding completion of the degree and other credential requirements.

For Admission without Conditions to the Teaching Credential Program for Options 1, 2, 3, and 4

Students will need the previous requirements met plus the following:

• An overall 3.0 GPA must be maintained in all professional education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course for the major, elementary subject matter and credential components; and
• Completion of COMM 1100 or COMM 1510 or an acceptable alternative by petition, and
• A signed academic program plan; and
• For Option 1 - Integrated Multiple Subject Credential
  • Prerequisite courses: EDCI 4000, EDCI 4011, EDSP 4000, and ULRN 2120 
• For Option 2 - Bilingual (Spanish) Integrated Multiple Subject Credential and Bilingual added authorization
  • Prerequisite courses: EDCI 4000, EDCI 4011, EDSP 4000, and ULRN 2120 
  • Fluency in the Spanish language as evaluated by the Bilingual Authorization coordinator
• For Option 3- Integrated Education Specialist Credential
  • Prerequisite courses: EDSP 4000 and EDCI 4000 
• For Option 4 - Accelerated Dual Credential
  • Prerequisite courses: EDSP 4000 and EDCI 4000 

*Courses designated with an asterisk are required for completion of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved 84-unit Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Waiver Program. Completion of the ESM Waiver meets the subject matter requirement and Subject Matter Examination is then not required for fieldwork or for the credential. Students having passed the Subject Matter Examination may make appropriate course substitutions for ESM classes with advisor approval.

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