Curriculum

TYPES OF CREDENTIALS

Please note that the curriculum listed here is a sample curriculum. For the most current requirements and policies, as well as for course descriptions, please visit our course catalogue.

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Education Specialist: Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential
Education Specialist: Level I Mild/Moderate for General Education Credential Holder
Dual Credential Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Dual Credential Single Subject Teaching Credential
Master of Science in Education: Curriculum & Instruction

CURRICULUM

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program (35 units)

Students may enter the program in Fall only. University classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays. Field work in the schools takes place during the day. Coursework listed is for the student teaching model though an intern option is available.

EDUC 5500 (3 units) Education and Culture
EDUC 5556 (4 units)  English Language Development
EDUC 5530 (4 units)  Elementary Curriculum
EDUC 5531 (2 units)   Elementary Curriculum
EDUC 5540 (3 units)  Elementary Reading
EDUC 5550 (3 units)  Observation/Preparation for Student Teaching
EDUC 5551 (1 unit)  Using Technology in Classrooms
EDUC 5560 (12 units)   Student Teaching
EDUC 5561 (2 units)   Professional Development Seminar
EDUC 5564 (1 unit)   Teaching Performance Assessment

Single Subject Teaching Credential Program (35 units)

EDUC 5500 (3 units) Education and Culture
EDUC 5556 (4 units)  English Language Development
EDUC 5630 (4 units)  Secondary Curriculum
EDUC 5631 (2 units)   Secondary Curriculum
EDUC 5640 (3 units)  Literacy and Writing
EDUC 5650 (3 units)  Observation/Preparation for Student Teaching
EDUC 5651 (1 unit)  Using Technology in Classrooms
EDUC 5660 (12 units)   Student Teaching
EDUC 5662 (2 units)   Professional Development Seminar
EDUC 5664 (1 unit)   Teaching Performance Assessment

Education Specialist: Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate
Teaching Credential Program (40 units)

EDUC 5556 (4 units)  English Language Development
EDUC 5530/5630 (4 units) Elementary/ Secondary Curriculum
EDUC 5540 (3 units)  Reading in Elementary Schools
EDUC 5550/5650 (3 units) Observation and Preparation for Student Teaching
EDUC 5551/5652 (1 unit)  Using Technology in Classrooms
EDUC 5501 (3 units)  Introduction to Special Education
EDUC 5502 (3 units)  Program Design and Curriculum Development
EDUC 5504 (3 units)  Formal and Informal Assessment
EDUC 5506 (3 units)  Behavior Intervention and Support
EDUC 5507 (12 units)  Student Teaching and Professional Induction Planning
EDUC 5564 (1 unit)  Teaching Performance Assessment

Education Specialist: Level I Mild/Moderate
for Multiple or Single Subject Teacher Credential Holder Program (20 units)

Candidates who already hold a multiple or single subjects teaching credential may add an Education Specialist: Level I Mild/Moderate credential. The program typically takes two semesters to complete. The student teaching requirement must be accomplished in a special education setting.

EDUC 5501 (3 units)  Introduction to Special Education
EDUC 5502 (3 units)  Program Design and Curriculum Development
EDUC 5504 (3 units)  Formal and Informal Assessment
EDUC 5506 (3 units)  Behavior Intervention and Support
EDUC 5507 (6 units)  Student Teaching and Professional Induction Planning *
EDUC 5550 (1 unit)  Observation and Preparation for Student Teaching
EDUC 5564 (1 unit)  Teaching Performance Assessment

*For Ryan credential holders only.

Dual Credential Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program (47 units)

Dual credential candidates complete requirements for both credentials in a combined program course sequence. The program typically takes four semesters to complete. Coursework listed is for the student teaching model though an intern option is available.

EDUC 5500 (3 units)  Education and Culture
EDUC 5556 (4 units)  English Language Development
EDUC 5530 (4 units)  Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 5531 (2 units)  Elementary Curriculum
EDUC 5540 (3 units)  Elementary Reading
EDUC 5550 (3 units)  Observation and Preparation for Student Teaching
EDUC 5551 (1 unit)  Using Technology in Classrooms
EDUC 5560/5507 (12 units) Student Teaching
EDUC 5562 (2 units)  Professional Development Seminar
EDUC 5564 (1 unit)  Teaching Performance Assessment
EDUC 5501 (3 units)  Introduction to Special Education
EDUC 5502 (3 units)  Program Design and Curriculum Development
EDUC 5504 (3 units)  Formal and Informal Assessment
EDUC 5506 (3 units)  Behavior Intervention and Support

Dual Credential Single Subject Teaching Credential Program (50 units)

EDUC 5500 (3 units)  Education and Culture
EDUC 5556 (4 units)  English Language Development
EDUC 5540 (3 units)  Elementary Reading
EDUC 5562 (2 units)  Professional Development Seminar
EDUC 5564 (1 unit)  Teaching Performance Assessment
EDUC 5630 (4 units)  Secondary Curriculum
EDUC 5631 (2 units)  Secondary Curriculum
EDUC 5640 (3 units)  Literacy and Writing
EDUC 5650 (3 units)  Observation and Preparation for Student Teaching
EDUC 5652 (1 unit)  Using Technology in Classrooms
EDUC 5660/5507 (12 units) Student Teaching
EDUC 5501 (3 units)  Introduction to Special Education
EDUC 5502 (3 units)  Program Design and Curriculum Development
EDUC 5506 (3 units)  Behavior Intervention and Support
EDUC 5504 (3 units)  Formal and Informal Assessment

Master of Science in Education: Curriculum & Instruction (15 Units)

For those graduates of Dominican’s credential programs, there are 15 additional units required to complete a master’s degree. These courses are designed for working educators.

EDUC 5900 (3 units)  Research Methodologies in Education
EDUC 5901 (3 units)  Proposal Development
EDUC 5910 (3 units)  Leadership and Change in Education
EDUC 5920 (3 units)  Cultural Pluralism in Education
EDUC 5998 (3 units)  Directed Research in Education

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