1. Multiple Subject Education Specialist Teacher Preparation Program
Ashley Ciraulo Stuart
Program Advisor

2. Five important facts about Sacramento State’s Teacher Preparation Programs
Rigorous curriculum
Long standing relationships with teachers, schools and districts
More student teaching and time in the classrooms than most programs
Expert faculty that value teaching and work closely with teachers and schools
Graduates highly regarded by area principles and districts

3. Sacramento State University
Why Choose
Sacramento State University
Substantial financial aid
Small core groups
Constant support structure throughout the program
Continue professional development
Length of time to completion

4. Preliminary Credential Programs
Multiple Subject (Elementary)
Single Subject (Secondary)
Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities (M/M) Moderate/Severe Disabilities (M/S) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
All program integrate the English Learner Authorization (ELA) which prepares candidate to teach English language learners; Special Education programs include the Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization

5. Becoming a Public School
Teacher in California
Prove you know WHAT you will teach (math, social science, PE, etc.) – “Subject Matter Competency”
Prove you know HOW to teach– “teaching credential preparation program”

6. How to prove Subject Matter Competency Multiple Subject Credential
Pass a standardized test – CSET: California Subject Exam for Teachers (Elementary subject matter programs are currently going through re-approval)
Three subtests (take one at a time)
Subtest I – English/Social Science
Subtest II – Mathematics/Science
Subtest III – Visual & Preforming Arts/Physical Education/Human Development

7. How to prove Subject Matter Competency Special Education Credential Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe
Pass a standardized test – CSET: California Subject Exam for Teachers
If planning on teaching at the elementary level, take the Multiple Subjects CSET Exam
If planning on teaching at a secondary level, take the CSET for core single subject content area OR complete a subject matter waiver program
Subject Matter competency is not required for ECSE

8. Program Options Multiple Subject
Two semester / Three semester options begin every fall
Options for spring conditional admission to complete pre-requisite credential courses and experiences
Additional Authorization: option to get the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish or Hmong added to your credential
Special Education
4-5 semester part time / full time programs begin every fall
Options for adding the Multiple subject credential to the Mild/ Moderate or Moderate/Severe credential

9. Pre-Requisite Courses
Courses: HLSC 136 – School Health Education EDUC 100A/B – Educating the Exceptional Learner in Inclusive Settings EDUC 170 – Introduction to Bilingual Education KINS 172 – Movement Education
The pre-requisite courses are NOT admission requirements, but they must be completed prior to starting a credential program complete in a Spring Semester complete in summer school before starting the program complete a pre-requisite equivalent
If you apply to take the pre-requisite courses in the Spring, you must still complete the full Teacher Preparation Program Supplemental Application for the fall Admission in the spring does not guarantee fall admission

10. Pre-Requisite Courses

11. Two Semester Multiple Subject Option
Designed for someone who:
Already has a significant amount of teaching experience
Has met all subject matter requirements
Has completed/will complete all pre-requisite courses before fall
Program is accelerated and required candidate to balance extensive fieldwork/student teaching responsibilities with rigorous coursework
Program schedule is full time: candidate will be in schools and/or in coursework most days of the week with times starting as early as 7:30am and extending through early evening on some days

12. Sample Two Semester Schedule

13. Sample Two Semester Schedule

14. Three Semester Multiple Subject Option
Designed for someone who:
In interested in a more extended preparation experience
Has met all subject matter requirements**
**few admission exceptions are made for those who have not completely passed all of the required tests
Has completed/will complete all pre-requisite courses before fall
Three semesters of experiences in classrooms and schools (observations, one –on-one and small group work in the first semester followed by increasing teaching responsibilities in semesters 2 and 3
Coursework primarily scheduled for the first two semesters with relatively little course requirements for the third semester when teaching requirements are intense

15. Sample Three Semester Schedule

16. Sample Three Semester Schedule

17. Sample Three Semester Schedule

18. Special Education Programs
Education Specialist Instruction Credentials authorize teaching in mild/moderate, moderate/severe or early childhood special education settings
All specializations include the Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization and the English Language Learner authorization
All Education Specialist Credential programs can be completed in 4 semesters
Full and part time options available
Most classes are offered after 4:00pm
Some courses offered online and/or in hybrid format
Can add multiple subject credential (with additional courses) for a “dual” credential program option with the Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Credential
Internships available in the final semester, if qualified

19. Sample Dual Mild/Moderate Schedule

20. Bilingual Authorization
In-depth preparation for work with English Learners (ELs) through additional coursework through infusion of EL content in all credential courses
Emphasis on teachers who are committed to increasing social justice and educational equality for low income and culturally and linguistically diverse groups
Bilingual Authorization offered in Spanish & Hmong; must be fluent; for students whose cultural, historical and language abilities relate to the targeted populations
For more information, contact the College of Education Equity Coordinator, Karina Figueroa-Ramirez, at

21. Application & Admission Process
Complete and Submit:
CSUS University Application calstate.edu/apply $55 application fee
Teacher Preparation Program Supplemental Application

22. Application & Admission Process:
Transcripts
Sac State Student
No transcripts required with your Cal State Apply application – Sac State already has access to all of your transcripts
Non Sac State Students
One official transcript from every college and university attended required with your Cal State Apply application

23. Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Subject Matter Competency
California Basic Skills (CBEST)
Writing Proficiency (CBEST or upper division writing course)
2.67 Minimum GPA (or 2.75 in last 60 semester units)
Minimum 45 hours experience working with the age group and population of students you want to teach
2 reference forms
Essay
Certificate of Clearance
Group Interview

24. Teacher Preparation Program Application
FALL SEMESTER Applications available: October Applications due: February SPRING SEMESTER Applications available: July Applications due: October Website: “How to Apply”

25. Additional Application Information

26. Scholarships & Grants

27. Teaching for Change
Multicultural/Social Justice – an overarching core value
Multicultural/Social Justice encompasses educational, economic, and political arenas. It is a commitment to equity and fairness in treatment and access to opportunities and resources for everyone, recognizing that all is not equal.
As future educators, you will be committed to actively eradicating structural and institutional racism, sexism, classism, linguicism, ableism, ageism, heterosexism, religious bias, etc.
As future educators, you are responsible for the collective good of society, not simply your own individual interests.