Admission Requirements to Post-Baccalaureate Credentials

• A completed application for admission to the program; 
• Two or more letters of recommendation, as required for the academic program for which the student is applying;  
• Application fee (see Fee Schedule);
• Official transcripts showing completion of a baccalaureate or higher-level degree from an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting association;
• California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST): A passing score on the CBEST is required;
• Education and Grade-Point Average: Teacher candidates must have completed a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.  A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.750 is required to be admitted into the credential program. Candidates who do not have a 2.750 cumulative grade point average may apply for “Program Eligibility under Exception” through their advisor;
• Teacher Education Program Interview: All candidates must complete a personal interview with faculty from the School of Education; and
• Pay all accounts in full. 

*Other Credential Requirements (due at least 90 days prior to filing the Application for Degree Candidacy with the Office of Records)  

• Subject Matter Competence: Single Subject candidates meet this requirement by completing a state-approved subject matter competency program or by passing the appropriate subject matter exam. Information about examinations is available at each location. Multiple Subject candidates are required to pass the CSET: MS.
• Professional Preparation: met by completing the sequence of courses for the appropriate credential program.
• US Constitution: Knowledge of the Constitution is demonstrated by either a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved college level course, by exam, or by a workshop followed by an exam offered by PLNU.
• Developing English Language Skills: Met by passing Education 532.
• Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA)/E-Portfolio: All candidates will also be required to successfully pass California’s Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA).  All credential candidates will be required to establish an electronic portfolio, providing evidence of meeting required competencies.
• Current CPR Certification: Successful completion of an approved infant-child-adult CPR course and documentation of that fact is required before applying for a preliminary credential.
• Computer Level I Competencies: Computer Level I competencies are imbedded into Education coursework and successful completion of coursework will meet this standard.
• Health Clearance: Evidence must be presented that the candidate is free from tuberculosis.
• Certificate of Clearance: Teacher candidates must possess or apply for a Certificate of Clearance or CCTC document that requires fingerprinting clearance as they apply for admission to the credential program. 
• Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA): Multiple Subject and Education Specialist candidates are required to pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam prior to applying for a teaching credential.

*Note: The above must be completed in order to obtain a credential.

Point Loma Nazarene University has a Teacher Education Handbook. This handbook is provided to those applying to the program and contains the actual forms required for credential program admission as well as the instructions for completion.

Once admitted to the program, candidates are assessed during each course as well as in their fieldwork experiences. Decisions regarding each candidate’s ability to continue in the program are made prior to both the first and second student teaching assignments.

Upon successful completion of all requirements and coursework, candidates may apply for the appropriate Preliminary/Level I credential.

PRELIMINARY TEACHING CREDENTIALS

Preliminary Level I Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Intern Program

A Multiple subject Teaching Credential enables a person to teach in a self-contained (K-12) classroom in California. Candidates receive coursework in educational research and theory as well as methodology in reading, language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics. Credential requirements are subject to change based on state and federal requirements which supersede any existing catalog requirements.

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
EDU 502	Research-Based Learning Theory	3
EDU 504	Legal, Ethical and Wesleyan Perspectives on Education	3
EDU 506	Principles of Language Acquisition and Preparation to Teach English Learners	3
EDU 508	Assessment and Research Practices	3
EDU 520	Differentiated Reading and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 522	Differentiated Writing and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 524	Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 526	Differentiated Elementary Science, Health and Physical	3
EDU 528	Differentiated Social Science and Visual and Performing Arts Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 540	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching I	4
EDU 541	Student Teaching/Intern Teaching Inquiry and Reflection I	1
EDU 550	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching II	4
EDU 551	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching Inquiry and Reflection II	1
	TOTAL	37

Preliminary Level I Single Subject Teaching Credential and Intern Program

Individuals who plan to teach at the secondary level need to pursue the Single Subject Credential in an approved discipline of their choice. A Single Subject Credential enables a person to teach in a departmentalized (K-12) classroom. Credential requirements are subject to change based on state and federal requirements which supersede any existing catalog requirements.

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
EDU 502	Research-Based Learning Theory	3
EDU 504	Legal, Ethical and Wesleyan Perspectives on Education	3
EDU 506	Principles of Language Acquisition	3
EDU 508	Assessment and Research Practices	3
EDU 530	Differentiated Instruction For All Learners in the Secondary Classroom	3
EDU 532	Secondary Content Area Literacy	3
EDU 534	General Methods for Secondary Teachers	3
EDU 536	Curriculum Development, Innovation and Evaluation	3
EDU 540	Student Teaching/Intern Teaching I	4
EDU 541	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching Inquiry and Reflection I	1
EDU 550	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching II	4
EDU 551	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching Inquiry Reflection II	1
	TOTAL	34

Preliminary Level I Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) Teaching Credential and Intern Program

This credential prepares teachers to create, develop and implement individualized adaptations and accommodations to facilitate access to learning of the core curriculum in a variety of environments. Coursework focuses on state and federal regulations, Individual Education Plans (IEP), specialized curricula, learning, behavior and transition strategies as well as the use of current and assistive technologies. Candidates in this program develop skills in working as collaborators in educational settings.

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
EDU 502	Research-Based Learning Theory	3
EDU 504	Legal, Ethical and Wesleyan Perspectives on Education	3
EDU 506	Principles of Language Acquisition	3
EDU 508	Assessment and Research Practices	3
EDU 520	Differentiated Reading and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 522	Differentiated Writing and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 524	Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners	3
	OR
EDU 534	General Methods for Secondary Teachers	3
EDU 533	Foundations of Special Education and Characteristics of Students With Disabilities	3
GED 621	Assessment Procedures and Services for Students with Disabilities	3
GED 631	Curricular and Instructional Adaptations for Students with Disabilities	3
GED 632	Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation and Program Improvement	3
	TOTAL	33

Students who are not under contract with a school district also take:

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
EDU 540	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching I	4
EDU 541	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching Inquiry and Reflection I	1
EDU 560	Special Education Student Teaching II	4
EDU 561	Special Education Student Teaching Inquiry and Reflection	1
	TOTAL	10

Students who are under an intern contract with a school district also take:

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
EDU 555	Education Specialist Intern Support Seminars (.5 unit for 4 semesters)	2
EDU 570	Special Education Supervised Intern Teaching I	4
EDU 571	Special Education Supervised Intern Inquiry and Reflection I	1
EDU 580	Special Education Supervised Intern Teaching II	4
EDU 581	Special Education Supervised Intern Inquiry and Reflection II	1
	TOTAL	12

Preliminary Level I Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) Teaching Credential

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
EDU 502	Research-Based Learning Theory	3
EDU 504	Legal, Ethical and Wesleyan Perspectives on Education	3
EDU 507	Principles of Language Acquisition for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities	3
EDU 508	Assessment and Research Practices	3
EDU 520	Differentiated Reading and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 522	Differentiated Writing and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners	3
EDU 525	Methods of Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities	3
EDU 533	Foundations of Special Education and Characteristics of Students With Disabilities	3
GED 621	Assessment Procedures and Services for Students with Disabilities	3
GED 626	Organization and Management for Success in the Moderate/Severe Classroom	3
GED 632	Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation and Program Improvement	3
	TOTAL	33

Fieldwork with special placement depending upon credential authorization (10-12 units)

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
EDU 540	Student Teaching/Intern Teaching I	4
EDU 541	Student Teaching/ Intern Teaching Inquiry and Reflection I	1
EDU 560	Special Education Student Teaching II	4
EDU 561	Special Education Student Teaching Inquiry and Reflection	1
	OR (for those under contract with a school district)
EDU 555	Education Specialist Intern Support Seminars (.5 units for 4 semesters)	2
EDU 570	Special Education Supervised Intern Teaching I	4
EDU 571	Special Education Supervised Intern Inquiry and Reflection I	1
EDU 580	Special Education Supervised Intern Teaching II	4
EDU 581	Special Education Supervised Intern Inquiry and Reflection II	1
	TOTAL	43-45

TITLE II INFORMATION
According to federal regulations, all accredited departments, schools, and colleges of education are required to report information regarding their candidates’ passing rates on examinations. A summary of the passing rates may be found on the Web site at www.pointloma.edu.

Professional Clear Teaching Credential: Multiple Subject or Single Subject
For: Private/Charter School Professional Clear Credential Candidates

Point Loma Nazarene University offers the "Fifth Year" alternative Professional Clear Credential Program to Private and Charter School Teachers who need to complete requirements for the Ryan or 2042 Professional Clear Credential.

A PLNU Credential Analyst reviews the transcripts and credential renewal requirements for each teacher participating in the Partnership Program.

The 2042 Professional Clear Credential requires 30 Post B.A. units approved by PLNU, including four 3 unit advanced courses to be taken AFTER completion of the preliminary credential.

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
	2042 Professional Clear Credential Advanced Courses
GED 628	Using Technology to Support Student Learning (Standard 16)	1-3
GED 639	Health Education (Standard 18)	1-3
GED 642	Advanced Teaching of English Learners (Standard 19)	1-3
GED 677	Teaching Special Populations (Strandard 20)	1-3
	Professional Clear Advanced Coursework TOTAL	12

If 2042 credential candidates have 30 Post B.A. units, they will only need the 12 advanced course units and can complete those courses in two semesters.

If candidates do not have 30 Post B.A. units, they will meet with an advisor to set up an appropriate program plan.

Sample 30 units program: GED 616, GED 628, GED 639, GED 641, GED 642, GED 670, GED 672, GED 677, GED 683, GED 691.

The needs of Ryan Credential Candidates are addressed separately if there are course requirements beyond those offered above for 2006-2007.

Those interested in seeking a Master of Arts in Education in Teaching and Learning in addition to the Professional Clear Credential may apply their coursework to the M.A. degree. This degree requires 36 units of 12 courses of graduate level work. Candidates usually take six units per semester including summers.

Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist (Special Education) Teaching Credential

Point Loma Nazarene University provides the following coursework for the Level II Education Specialist Credential Program to eligible candidates.

Mild/Moderate (18-21 units)
COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
GED 616	Curriculum Development, Innovation, and Evaluation	1-3
GED 622	Advanced Special Education Assessment	1-3
GED 628	Using Technology tro Support Student Learning	1-3
GED 634	Transition Services for Students with Disabilities	1-3
GED 639	Health Education	1-3
GED 642	Advanced Teaching of English Learners (BTSA Standard 19)	1-3
GED 684	Fieldwork (BTSA Formative Assessment Fieldwork)	3
Moderate/Severe (18-21 units)
GED 622	Advanced Special Education Assessment	1-3
GED 628	Using Technology to Support Student Learning	1-3
GED 634	Transition Services for Students with Disabilities	1-3
GED 638	Systems Management for Student Success in the Moderate/Severe Classroom	1-3
GED 639	Health Education	1-3
GED 642	Advanced Teaching of English Learners (BTSA Standard 19)	1-3
GED 684	Fieldwork (BTSA Formative Assessment Fieldwork)	3

Certificate Programs

Reading Certificate

The pivotal goal of all the courses in the Reading Certificate program is to contribute to the improved reading achievement of California’s children by influencing the professional growth of their teachers. Upon successful completion of all coursework, candidates may apply to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) for the Reading Certificate.
Candidates complete the following coursework:

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
GED 628	Using Technology to Support Student Learning (BTSA Standard 16)	1-3
GED 692	Standards, Assessment and Instruction: Comprehending and Composing Written Language	3
GED 693	Research-based Intervention: Models and Strategies	2
GED 694	Standards, Asssessment and Instruction: Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development	3
GED 698	Special Studies in Education: Literacy Field Studies (Reading Certificate Level)	1

Crosscultural Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD) 

The purpose of this certificate is to prepare teachers to effectively deliver English language development and specifically designed instruction for academic content to limited English proficient students from all languages. Students must complete specialized coursework for the CLAD Certificate (EDU 506, GED 641, GED 642, and GED 668).

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
GED 641	School Communities in a Pluralistic Society	3
GED 642	Advanced Teaching of English Learners (BTSA Standard 19)	3
GED 668	Bilingual Education and Specially Designed Academic Instruction	3
GED 685	Research Field Study and Special Topics in Multicultural Education	3

Courses