Earn a California Teaching Credential at Seoul Foreign School

Dr. Glee Brooks Dean of Education Simpson University

About Simpson University Liberal Arts University, Redding, California Undergraduate degrees Graduate degrees: Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Psychology Counseling, Master of Arts degrees in Tozer Seminary Christian and Missionary Alliance based

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School of Education Programs Delivered in Korea Seoul Foreign School Master of Arts in Education Degree –Curriculum and Instruction with TESOL Certificate California Preliminary Administrative Credential California Teaching Credentials

The Simpson University Approach Face to face format; plus ooVoo or Polycom video conferencing Convenient schedule; weekends and evenings Availability of professors Access to experts in the field Relevant and practical

HALLMARKS Multiple strategies to reach all learners Pedagogy for teaching English Learners Lessons designed to meet California content standards Assessment of and for learning, ongoing Technology as a tool to enhance learning

California Teaching Credential Location: Seoul Foreign School Seven courses plus student teaching CSET test available only in California

Admission Requirements Bachelor’s degree from a US institution or an equivalent Passage of CBEST taken in Seoul at Pearson Test Center Strong oral and written English skills TOEFL of internet based Fingerprint Clearance TB Clearance Online application and interview with Education Faculty

Program Requirements Successful completion of coursework Observations during coursework Passage of CSET – subject knowledge test, prior to student teaching. This test is available only in California at this time

Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA) only for multiple subjects candidates US Constitution: take an online test of 75 questions Current CPR when you file for your credential

Student Teaching Student teaching is normally 17 weeks. One half may be waived for qualified experience. Single subject candidates teach two different preparations in their field. At least three periods for 17 weeks. Multiple subjects candidates (K-6) student teach ½ in K-2 grades and ½ in 3-6 grades in WASC accredited schools.

Cost for a CA Credential The 32 credit program is $610 per credit = $19,520 The TPAs have a $500 fee for scoring Other fees include CBEST, CSET, and RICA (for multiple subjects only), Fingerprint Clearance; TB Clearance, CPR, and US Constitution test. Stafford Loans available to US Citizens

Adding the MA Degree Candidates may also enroll in the MA in Education degree and take courses held in Korea. 22 more credits or seven courses will complete the MA in Ed degree

August 24-25, 2012 Seoul Foreign School August 24, 5:00-6:00 Orientation ED 5000 Technology in the Classroom, Saturday August 25, 9:00-12:00 on ooVoo (like Skype)

Next Steps Apply Now and Complete Admission by August 1 for the Fall Start