Teacher Preparation
This program is geared towards students who are pursuing a foreign language teaching career at the middle and high school level.
Before Applying for Admission
Before Applying for Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program...
You must demonstrate competency in your subject either by having completed a Subject Matter Preparation Program or by successful completion of the CSET in your subject. You must have at least 80% of Option A or Option B completed before being considered for acceptance into the program.
Option A
Course Program
Complete a Single Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP). Since the Department of Foreign Languages at SJSU does not offer a SMPP at this time, Option A can only be satisfied by having your coursework reviewed by your institution and another certified institution that offers a SMPP, often referred to as a waiver program.
Option B
Exams
Pass the CSET and the Subject Matter Competency Exam. More information can be found at CSET's website.
Applying to Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) in French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish
Applying for the Single Subject Credential Program Offered by the Teacher Education Department
To apply for the Single Subject Credential Program, please follow the instructions on the SSCP How to Apply page on the Teacher Education Department website.
Subject Area Advisor Meeting with World Language Ed
Make an Appointment with Subject Area Advisor
Make an appointment to meet with subject area advisor, Zoey Liu to complete a Subject Matter Competency Form. Bring a copy of your CSET scores or, if you are a Spanish credential candidate, bring a copy of your transcript to this appointment to verify that your B.A. meets the requirements of the SJSU Prep for Teaching Program in Spanish. Information regarding deadlines and test dates of the CSET can be found on the CSET Registration Info page.
Writing Requirement
An on-site writing task will be completed at the time of the subject matter review.
Here are the links for CSET Guides in French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish:
Course Requirements
How many courses are required of actual credential coursework? 11 courses (+ 2 courses to add MA)
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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EDTE 262: Classroom Issues in the Language/Literacy Development of L2 Learners |
3 |
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EDEL 294: Research and Practices in Health and Special Education |
3 |
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6 |
Pre-Req or Co-Req: FLED 380: Methods of Foreign Languages
Co-Req: EDTE 260: Critical Perspectives on Schooling for a Pluralist Democracy |
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EDTE 260: Critical Perspectives on Schooling for a Pluralist Democracy |
3 |
Pre-Req or Co-Req: FLED 380: Methods of Foreign Languages
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2 |
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8 |
Pre-Req: EDSC 182, EDSC 184X, EDTE 260
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1 |
Pre-Req: EDSC 182, EDSC 184X, EDTE 260
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3 |
Course optional to add MA to Credential |
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3 |
Course optional to add MA to Credential |
For detailed information of courses, please visit the SSCP Courses page of the Teacher Education Department website.
Below are detailed descriptions of Option A and Option B for demonstrating competency in the target language.
Option A
A typical Single Subject Matter Preparation Program includes a minimum of 33 units, or 11 courses and sometimes a comprehensive exam. For information purposes, you may compare the coursework you have done with our B.A. programs, which include all the courses that are required for subject matter preparation:
- Courses: Spanish or French
- Exam: Subject Matter Competency Exam: Spanish - French: Some programs include a subject
matter competency exam that the students will take at the end of their preparation
program. This test is articulated to the course program and the passing grade serves
as final verification of preparation.
Single Subject Matter Preparation Program
Spanish
Your transcript must reflect all courses.
All six courses below are required:
| Course | Units |
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4 |
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4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
Two courses from the selection below are required:
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
Two elective courses from selection below and from others above:
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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1-3 |
French
A total of ten courses are required.
All six courses below are required:
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
Two courses from the selection below are required:
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
Two elective courses from selection below and from others above:
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FREN 160: Masters of French Literature (topics vary) |
3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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1-3 |
Option B
Subject Matter Competency Exam
Some SMPPs include a subject matter competency exam that the students will take at the end of their program. This test is articulated to the course program and the passing grade serves as final verification of preparation. For information on B.A. programs in the department of Foreign Languages, and courses to prepare for taking the CSET or complete your coursework, contact a DFL faculty advisor in your subject matter.
Reference Materials
- California Teaching Performance Expectations [pdf]
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- World Language Readiness Standards [pdf]
Advising
Please contact Professor Liu at zoey.liu@sjsu.edu to schedule an appointment.
Thank you for your interest in SJSU, and in the World Language Teacher Credential Program. We will do our best to help you.
