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Elementary Subject Matter

Teacher Preparation Options in Liberal Studies

Option II.  Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option

Advantages: Most complete set of required courses to prepare for the California Subject Examination for Teachers; B.A. is completed within 180 units; may substitute teach while completing credential coursework.

Disadvantages: Less flexibility; more rigid ESM requirements in GE.

Option III.  Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option

Advantages: Financial Aid will cover credential courses; B.A. degree and credential are completed at the same time with fewer units than non-blended programs (204-206 versus 225); eligible for employment sooner. 

Disadvantages: None of the units are post-baccalaureate and therefore do not count toward salary increase in district formulas; may not substitute teach while pursuing credential coursework; must complete additional units to receive salary increase in districts (249 versus 225). 

Option IV.  Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation: Directed Electives Option

Advantages: Utilizes traditional GE requirements; allows students to select CSET preparation coursework specifically tailored to their needs; may be used to prepare two depth areas for grades 5-6 in elementary schools where teachers focus on two subjects; may be used to prepare for dual multiple and single subject credentials by developing expertise in a single subject in order to pass the CSET in both Multiple Subject and Single Subject areas; may substitute teach while completing credential coursework. 

Disadvantages: Does not require the comprehensive set of CSET preparation courses recommended by the CCTC. 

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