Track II: Multiple Subject Preparation Program (Pre-credential elementary teaching), B.A.

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The Hutchins School offers a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved subject matter preparation program for students intending to enter a California elementary teaching credential program for either Multiple Subjects or Education Specialist, after completion of the B.A. The B.A. pre-credential option ensures:

Interdisciplinary subject matter proficiency
Possession of the high-level analytic, synthetic, creative, and expressive academic skills required of future educators
Carefully planned coursework to meet state-mandated content standards for prospective elementary teachers
Excellent content preparation for the CSET: Multiple Subjects exam as well as for as admission to a professional teacher training program

Track II: Pre-Credential Multiple Subjects Preparation program waives SSU upper division General Education requirements. In exchange, Track II students complete specified courses in the sciences, visual art history, performing arts, and kinesiology. Track II also includes a 12 unit pathway in an area of concentration content area for teacher preparation such as Human Development, Mathematics, Science, Reading Language & Literature, History & Social Science, or Visual & Performing Arts. The area of concentration pathway may include General Education courses, elective courses, and Hutchins major requirements. A minor in another department may waive the area of concentration. See forms section of Hutchins website for details www.sonoma.edu/hutchins.

Track II Additional Major Requirements

Choose one of the following:

LIBS 308 - The Practice of Culture Unit(s): 3
LIBS 208 - Practices of Culture Unit(s): 4
LIBS 209 - Bollywood and Globalization Unit(s): 4

The following are required:

* Pre-requisite for SSU Multiple Subjects credential program, grade of C or higher required. LIBS 312 includes 45 hour field experience required for credential program, EDUC 417 does not.

LIBS 320D - Elective Seminar Core D Unit(s): 3 OR
LIBS 321D - Elective Course in Core D Unit(s): 3
LIBS 312 - Schools in American Society Unit(s): 3 OR
EDUC 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3 *
LIBS 327 - Literacy, Language, and Pedagogy Unit(s): 3 OR
ENGL 379 - Structure of English: Pedagogical Grammar Unit(s): 4
LIBS 330 - The Child in Question Unit(s): 3 OR
EDEC 420 - Child Development in Family, School, and Community Unit(s): 3
MATH 300A - Elementary Number Systems Unit(s): 3
MATH 300B - Data, Chance, and Algebra Unit(s): 3

Units

Track II Additional Major Requirements: 21-22

Sample Four-Year Program

Track II, Pre-Credential Elementary Teacher Preparation

(Including Hutchins Lower Division GE program)

Freshman Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

LIBS 101 - The Human Enigma Unit(s): 12
MATH 150 - Modern Geometry Unit(s): 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

LIBS 102 - In Search of Self Unit(s): 12
Chemistry, Physics, or Astronomy

Sophomore Year: 29-32 Units

Fall Semester (15-16 Units)

LIBS 201 - Exploring the Unknown Unit(s): 12
Geology or Physical Geography

Spring Semester (14-16 Units)

LIBS 202 - Challenge and Response in the Modern World Unit(s): 12 *
Performing Arts Elective - Music,Theater, or Dance Survey or History

Junior Year: 30-32 Units

Take CSET: Multiple Subjects summer junior year. **

Fall Semester (15-16 Units)

LIBS 304 - We Hold These Truths Unit(s): 3 OR
LIBS 204 - Minorities in American Cinema Unit(s): 4 OR
LIBS 205 - Topics in American Culture Unit(s): 4
LIBS 320 - Core Seminar Units: 3
MATH 300A - Elementary Number Systems Unit(s): 3
Concentration Course
EDMS 419 - Identity and Agency for Socially Just Classrooms and Communities Unit(s): 3

Spring Semester (15-16 Units)

LIBS 308 - The Practice of Culture Unit(s): 3 OR
LIBS 208 - Practices of Culture Unit(s): 4 OR
LIBS 209 - Bollywood and Globalization Unit(s): 4
LIBS 312 - Schools in American Society Unit(s): 3
KIN 400 - Elementary School Physical Education Unit(s): 3
MATH 300B - Data, Chance, and Algebra Unit(s): 3
Concentration Course

Senior Year: 28-32 Units

Fall Semester (15-16 Units)

LIBS 330 - The Child in Question Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320 - Core Seminar Units: 3
LIBS 327 - Literacy, Language, and Pedagogy Unit(s): 3 ***
Concentration Course
Elective

Spring Semester (13-16 Units)

LIBS 320 - Core Seminar Units: 3
LIBS 320 - Core Seminar Units: 3
LIBS 402 - Senior Synthesis Unit(s): 4
Concentration Course or electives to reach 120 units total if needed

Total Units: 120

* All courses (except LIBS 101 - LIBS 202 ) must be taken for a letter grade unless offered CR/NC only. You must earn a “C-” or higher in all courses used for the major. LIBS 312 , and EDMS 419 must be a “C” or higher to meet credential requirements.

This plan is a suggestion only and may require students to vary their plan according to courses available and individual needs. Please seek advising if you have questions regarding your four year plan.

** Visit www.cset.nesinc.com for testing information.

*** A grade of C or higher in LIBS 327 waives the WEPT (Written English Proficiency Test)