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Teaching Credential Programs In and Around the Bay Area

California State Universities Costs: $55 application fee, Credential fees: $1,572 06units/ $2,706 6.1+ units, graduate fees: $1,638 0-6 units/$2,820 6.1+ units, plus individual campus fees (All fees reflect 2004-2005 academic year) Dates/Deadlines:University filing period Oct 1-Nov 30 Application available at: http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp California Polytechnic State University - University Center for Teacher Education - San Luis Obispo College of Education California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Ca 93407 805.756.2126/ Email: educ@calpoly.edu Programs Offered: Multiple and Single -Subject Credentials, M.A. in Education Admissions Requirements: GPA: 2.7, CBEST, CSET, Certificate of Clearance, plus university admissions requirements Costs: $1325/quarter for four quarters plus personal expenses California State University - Bakersfield - School of Education 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 Credential Office (661) 664-2484 Programs Offered: Child Development, Elementary Education, Single Subject, Special Education, Reading/Language Arts Admissions Requirements: CBEST, TB test, Writing Sample, GPA 2.67, transcripts California State University - Chico - School of Education 400 West First Street, Chico, CA 95929-0722 530-898-6421 or 530-898-6177 (FAX) Email: educ@csuchico.edu Programs Offered: Multiple Subject Credential, Single Subject Credential, Master's in Education Admissions Requirements: Photocopy of confirmation sheet from online Graduate School application (for postbaccalureate applicants), Completed credential application, Three copies of your resume, Handwritten Belief and Experience Statements, Teacher Candidate Disposition form (completed by the teacher in whose classroom introductory school experience was done), Two letters of recommendation, Three references, Official transcripts, Verification of having taken CBEST, Verification of progress toward Subject Matter Competence or test scores, Tuberculosis clearance obtained within the last four years, Certificate of Clearance, 2.75 GPAfor last 60 units or 2.67 overall Costs: $50 credential program application fee in addition to standard State University fees. Other: Candidates may begin Fall, Spring, or Summer; day, evening and weekend course available California State University - East Bay - College of Education and Allied Studies Hayward Department of Teacher Education Hayward, CA 94542 Telephone: 510-885-3027/ Fax: 510-885-4632 Programs Offered: Multiple Subject and BCLAD option, Single Subject, Reading Specialist, Masters of Science in Education Admissions Requirements: Admission Advisement Session, Bachelor's Degree, CBEST, Subject Matter Preparation (CSET), U.S. Constitution course/exam, Prior Field Experience & Letters of Recommendation, GPA: 2.67 overall/ 2.75 for last 60 units, 2 Transcripts, Department Application, University Application, Entrylevel Spanish test (BCLAD only), Admission Interview, TB test, Criminal History Clearance, Immunizations California State University - Fresno - Kremen School of Education and Human Development Division of Graduate Studies 5241 N. Maple Ave. MS TA51, Fresno, CA 93740-8027 Phone: (559) 278-2448/ FAX: (559) 278-4658 Multiple Subject Program: Jane Moosoolian, (559) 2780115. Single Subject Program: Dr. Jody Daughtry (559) 278-0300 Credential w/ M.A.: (559) 278-0280 Programs Offered: Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials with MA options. Deadlines: Spring Admission-September 30th, Summer February 1st, Fall-March 1st. Admissions Requirements: Verification of Field Experience, CBEST, Program and University Applications, Transcripts, Interview Form, Medical Clearance, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Program Advising Form, EHD 155A Application, Character Identification Clearance. Costs: $55 Application Fee plus all Cal State Tuition and Fees California State University - Monterey Bay - College of Professional Studies Seaside Multiple Subject Credential: 1-866-TEACHMB (tollfree) teachmb@csumb.edu Single Subject credential: 831-582-5024 beverly_carter@csumb.edu Special Education Program: 831-582-4612 jacqueline_means@csumb.edu CalStateTeach: 831-582-4624 bob_hughes@csumb.edu Programs Offered: Single Subject, Multiple Subjects and Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential, Level I and II, CalStateTEACH Admissions: Fall/Spring Admissions Costs: $1100/semester student fees plus Cal State Tuition California State University - Sacramento - College of Education Sacramento (http://edweb.csus.edu) TPAC Director : Deidre Sessoms: Eureka 216

Phone: (916) 278-6403/ Fax : (916) 278-6175 Programs Offered: Single Subject, Multiple Subjects and Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential, BCLAD option Admissions Requirements: B.A./B.S., CBEST, Subject Matter Competency Costs:$1400/semester for tuition Other: Spring/Fall Admissions, two, three and four semester program options available, one of the largest teacher preparation programs San Francisco State University - College of Education San Francisco Elementary Education Location: Burk Hall 179 Phone #: 415-338-1562, Fax #: 415-338-0567 Email: elemed@sfsu.edu Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~elemed/ Secondary Education Location: Burk Hall 41 Phone #: 415-338-1202, Fax #: 415-338-0914 Email: seconded@sfsu.edu Programs Offered: Multiple Subject and Multiple Subject Instruction with Cantonese or Spanish (BCLAD), Single Subject and with Spanish (CLAD/BCLAD) option, MA Elementary and Secondary Education, Specialty Credentials in Reading and Language Arts and Special Education Admissions: References, Transcripts, CBEST, CSET San Jose State University - College of Education - San Jose One Washington Square - San Jos, CA 95192 Elementary Education Office: Sweeney Hall 305 Telephone: 408-924-3771 Secondary Education Office: Sweeney Hall 301 Telephone: 408-924-3755 Programs Offered: Multiple Subject Credential CLAD or BCLAD and Single Subject Credential, M.A. Programs Admission Requirements: GPA 2.75, CBEST, Certification of Subject Matter Preparation/Competency, Passing score on the College of Education Technology Test, Satisfactory scores on the On-Site Writing Task, Completion of 30 hours of experience with adolescents in a public school instructional setting, Letters of recommendation, Certificate of Clearance, Satisfaction of the U.S. Government and Constitution requirement Sonoma State University - School of Education Rohnert Park Stevenson Hall 1078, 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609 www.sonoma.edu/education School of Education: (707) 664-3115, dean.education@sonoma.edu Credentials Office: (707) 664-2832, credentials.office@sonoma.edu Programs Offered: Single Subject (secondary schools) Credential, Multiple Subject Credential, Multiple Subject

BCLAD Credential, M.A. P a s s a g e Admission Requirements: o f t h e C B E S T e x a m m u s t (C a n d i d a t e s p r o v i d e v e r i f i c a t i o n t h a t t h e y h a v e p a s s e d o r h a v e r e g i s t e r e d t o t a k e t h e C B E S T e x a m b e f o r e a d m i s s i o n i n t o t h e c r e d e n t i a l p r o g r a m) , S u b j e c t M a t t e r C o m p e t e n c y m u s t b e m e t p r i o r t o b e g i n n i n g S t u d e n t T e a c h i n g ,B A o r B S D e g r e e , B a c k g r o u n d c h e c k ( C e r t i f i c a t e o f C l e a r a n c e ) , p r i o r t o c o m p l e t e b e g i n n i n g c r e d e n t i a l p r o g r a m , N e g a t i v e T . B . / C h e s t X - r a y r e s u l t s c o m p l e t e p r i o r t o ( b e g i n n i n g c r e d e n t i a l p r o g r a m) , C o u r s e o r e x a m i n U . S . C o n s t i t u t i o n : A m e r i c a n G o v e r n m e n t o r U . S . H i s t o r y (c o m p l e t e p r i o r t o a w a r d o f t h e c r e d e n t i a l) , V a l i d C P R c a r d c o p y w h i c h c o v e r s I n f a n t , C h i l d a n d A d u l t C P R s k i l l s p r i o r t o ( c o m p l e t e a w a r d o f t h e c r e d e n t i a l ) University of California Programs University of California-Berkeley Developmental Teacher Education: (510) 642-4201 Email: dte_information@berkeley.edu Master's and Credential in Science & Mathematics Education (MACSME): Dan Zimmerlin (510) 642-0748 danz@socrates.berkeley.edu MUSE (Multicultural Urban Secondary English) Master's and Credential: Billie Jo Conlee (510) 642-1807; E-mail: billiejo@berkeley.edu Programs Offered: Masters in Education with Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Single Subject Credential in Science, Mathematics, or English. Admission Requirements: Experience working with elementary school children, preferably in a public school

setting, 3 letters of recommendation - including one academic and one describing work with elementary age children (mandatory), Undergraduate degree with 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or better in the junior and senior years, Applications to the Graduate School of Education and the, California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), GRE Applications Due: Dec 1st Costs: Resident: $ 4,219.95/ semester, non resident: $ 11,700.45/semester University of California-Davis School of Education One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616 Student Info: eduadvising@ucdavis.edu General Inquiries: edschool@ucdavis.edu or: 530-752-8258 Programs Offered: Multiple Subject Credential with M.A. and Single Subject Credential with M.A. Admission Requirements: CBEST scores, School application, In-person interview, One set of official transcripts, Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, Classroom experience in the appropriate grade levels, Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, One year of English or Literature, U.S. Constitution, Fundamental Mathematics (Multiple Subject candidates only), Courses in Educational Psychology and Hist./Soc. Foundations of Education, Advanced (upper division) Composition course or Writing Proficiency Exam, CSET (or approved subject matter waiver for single subject)** Costs: Resident: $8406.50/year University of California-Santa Cruz For Masters/Credential Program information, please call (831) 459-2200 or send email to: edma@ucsc.edu Programs Offered: Multiple Subject Credential with M.A. and BCLAD Spanish option, Single Subject Credentials in Math, Science, English, and Social Science Admissions Requirements: A college/university course, or an equivalent experience that addresses the cultural and linguistic diversity found in the US, A documented field experience with children or youth in an educational setting, GRE, CBEST, CSET, Statement of purpose, Writing sample, letters of recommendation, and resume Costs: Resident: $8536.25/year Private Colleges and Universities Dominican University of California - San Rafael 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 415-457-4440, enroll@dominican.edu Division of Education: www.dominican.edu/academics/Credential_Programs.cfm Admissions for Division of Education Brannon Fisher at 415-257-1334 or bfisher@dominican.edu Programs Offered: Single Subject, Multiple Subject, and Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Option for Duel Credentials which combine Education Specialist

with either Single or Multiple Subject credentials available) Admissions Requirements: Two official transcripts from each college or university attended, Verification of CBEST test registration, Statement of Intent: Please respond to each of the following in a typed essay, Completed Certificate of Clearance, application, Livescan, and fee for valid credential, Tuberculosis (TB) examination: Skin test or chest X-ray. Results must be current within 2 years of entering student teaching, subject matter competency, Costs: Tuition: $12,510/9unit semester, $200 fees, plus rooms and board and personal expenses; Financial Aid Available Holy Names University-Oakland 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619: 510.436.1000 Programs Offered: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist mild/Moderate Disabilities Credentials, Masters Programs Admissions Requirements: Bachelors Degree, GPA 2.6, Graduate Application and Supplemental application, Three recommendations on departmental forms, Statement of purpose (1-2 pages), CBEST results (credential students only), Interview required (after file is complete), Two official transcripts for all colleges or universities attended Costs: $50 application fee, $565 per graduate unit Other: Meeting the special needs of students who desire graduate study on a part time basis. Most courses are scheduled in the late afternoons, evenings or on weekends. John F. Kennedy University 100 Ellinwood Way. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 800.696.5358 Programs Offered: Multiple and Single Subject Credentials, Masters in Education Admissions Requirements: Prerequisite courses in Developmental psychology & United States government and constitution, 40 hours of experience with a diverse population of young people, CBEST and subject assessments (MSAT, Praxis and SSAT), RICA, B.A. from accredited University, U.S. constitution coursework or examination. Costs: $409 per unit (42 unit program or 64 with M.A.) $50 application fee New College of California 777 Valencia Street, San Francisco, Ca 94110: (888)4373400 Director, Teacher Education Program Sudia Paloma-McCaleb: 415-437-3430 Programs Offered: Cross-Cultural and English Language Development or BCLAD (Spanish or Cantonese) Multiple Subjects Teaching Credentials, Masters of Arts in Teaching Admissions Requirements: CBEST, CSET, contact Program Director for application and additional requirements. Costs: $15,422/year for the one year program Saint Mary's College of California Moraga

School of Education, P.O. Box 4350 Moraga, CA 94575-4350 Phone: (925) 631-4700 Email: soereq@stmarys-ca.edu Web Site: education.stmarys-ca.edu Multiple Subject Program: Tory Courtney: 925-631-4518, tcourtne@stmarys-ca.edu Single Subject Program: David Krapf: 925-631-8177, dkrapf@stmarys-ca.edu Programs Offered: Multiple Subject and Single Subject Credential with BCLAD option, M.A. in Education Admission Requirements: Bachelors degree, 2 official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, Statement of Purpose, Tuberculin test, Interview, CBEST, CSET, GPA 3.0 Costs: $50 application fee, Tuition: $645/credit hour Other: Summer, fall, and Spring enrollment; rolling enrollment, full-time and part-time program options Stanford University - School of Education Stanford 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-3096 info@suse.stanford.edu Programs Offered: MA with Single Subject teaching credential in English, Languages (French, German, Japanese, Spanish), Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), History/Social Science, STEP Secondary: Coterm Program(BA, MA with teaching credential), STEP Elementary: Coterm Program(BA, MA with teaching credential) Admissions Requirements: Application Form, Supplementary Form, Statement of Purpose, 3 Letters of Recommendation, 2 College and University Transcripts, Test Scores (GRE, CSET, CBEST) Costs: $100 Application Fee, Academic Year Tuition: Autumn: 8-10-unit rate $6,480, Winter: Full tuition rate $9,949, Spring: 8-10-unit rate $6,480 Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, Bannan 226 California 95053 | 408-554-6801 Email: samoore@scu.edu Programs Offered: single-subject and multiple-subject teaching, Mild/Moderate and Early Childhood Specialists, and administrative services credentials with M.A. option. Admission Requirements: Application Fee: $50, Application form (please make a copy of your original and submit both copies), Official transcripts (two copies of official transcripts from all college-level institutions, including junior colleges) attended with the degrees granted and posted, Three letters of recommendation (appropriate forms are in your application packet; your references may also be submitted on official letterhead by your recommenders). *If you are a teacher education applicant, your letters should be as follows: one letter from an academic advisor or faculty member; two letters from people who can comment on your ability to work with youth, Essay/statement of purpose Admissions Deadlines: Fall and Summer Quarter: April 1st, Winter Quarter: October 1st, Spring Quarter: February 1st Costs: Application charge: $ 50, Nonrefundable Teacher

Education Credential Program deposit: $ 100, Tuition, per quarter unit: $ 383 University of San Francisco - School of Education - San Francisco 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080 Telephone: (415) 422-6481 Fax: (415) 422-5527 E-Mail: gillespieb@usfca.edu (General Inquiries); internteaching@usfca.edu (Teaching Internship Program) Programs Offered: Multiple and Single -Subject Credentials (Spanish and Filipino BCLAD), Masters in Teaching, Teaching Reading, Admission Requirements: B.A./M.A., GPA of 2.7, 2 official transcripts, CBEST and CSET, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Letter of Intent, Current Resume Costs: $55-65 application fee, $250 deposit Tuition:: Master's Programs: $830 Per Unit, Credential Programs: $650 Per Unit University of the Pacific Stockton Dr. Marilyn Draheim, Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction Benerd School of Education 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211 Phone: 209-946-2685/ Fax: 209-946-3110 Email: mdraheim@pacific.edu Programs Offered: Single and Multiple Subject credential, M Ed. Admissions Requirements: GRE, references Costs: Financial Aid Available Intern Programs CalStateTEACH http://www.calstateteach.net CSU Fresno 559-278-0234 fresno@calstateteach.net CSU Fullerton 714-278-5084 fullerton@calstateteach.net CSU Los Angeles 323-343-6050 losangeles@calstateteach.net CSU Monterey Bay 831-582-4624 montereybay@calstateteach.net Program Offered: Multiple Subjects Credential Admissions Requirements: Bachelors, CBEST, CSET, two letters of recommendation, 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester units or 2.67 cumulative GPA. Costs: $55 application fee, $6,812 for the total program or $1,703 per stage; includes all instructional materials. Other: Fall, Spring, Summer start dates Project Pipeline: Alameda, Concord, Sacramento 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 924-8633 E-mail: info@projectpipeline.org Programs Offered: Single Subject and Special Education Credentials Application Deadline: Application, transcripts verifying

B.A., CBEST, CSET, U.S. Constitution requirement, resume, One page essay, 3 references Costs: $35 application fee, $500 enrollment fee, $6,900 for two years including program books and materials. Application Deadline: May 26, 2006 by 5:00pm

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