Teacher Education Program

Program Chairperson: Margaret Redman

Earning a multiple or single subject credential takes several steps. Following entry into ULV's teacher education program, students must successfully complete teaching methodology courses and fieldwork. Candidates then must be accepted for student teaching, which includes courses as well as 15 weeks of in-classroom training, completed in two segments.

The multiple and single subject credential teacher preparation programs address teaching strategies for all students in California schools. Integrated throughout the programs are methodologies to deliver comprehensive instruction to English learners and to work with special populations in the general education classroom. This replaces the program formerly known as the CLAD credential.

Admission Requirements:

Core Requirements:
EDUC 460 Diversity, Interaction, and the Learning Process (3)
EDUC 468 Introductory Supervised Teaching (3)
EDUC 470 Theories and Methods of Education for Linguistically Diverse Students (4)
EDUC 472 Teaching Strategies (3)
EDUC 478 Advanced Supervised Teaching (6)
SPED 457 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals and Their Families (3)
Multiple Subject Candidates only:
EDUC 462 Literacy Methodology for Multiple Subject Candidates (3)
EDUC 464 Introduction to the Teaching of Reading for Multiple Subject Candidates (3)
EDUC 474 Teaching in the Content Areas--Multiple Subject (4)
Single Subject Candidates only:
EDUC 466 Introduction to the Teaching of Reading for Single Subject Candidates (4)
EDUC 476 Teaching in the Content Area for Single Subject Candidates (4)

Student Teaching Program Prerequisites: Student teaching candidates must complete an application and be accepted into the program with the following:
For Introductory Supervised Teaching, EDUC 468:

*Candidates with low undergraduate GPA's who have completed subject matter competence programs may appeal to waive the state mandated examination(s) if they maintain a 3.5 GPA in ULV's Teacher Preparation Program.

Enhanced Intern Credential. If a student has successfully completed the constitution requirement, EDUC 460 and EDUC 470, and subject matter competence, and also has a contract in a public school, he/she will be eligible for an enhanced intern credential.

Teacher Performance Assessments. The California Teacher Assessment Program (TPA) provides teacher candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the teaching performance expectations. Each of the four required TPAs is embedded in coursework as follows:

Preliminary Credential Application Requirements. To apply for a Preliminary or Level I Credential, candidates must have:

Clear Credential Application Requirements: To apply for a Professional Clear or Level II Credential, candidates must have completed the following within five years of the issuance date of their Preliminary Credential: