Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, BA + Multiple Subject Credential + Teaching, MAT

Program Overview

The Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program allows undergraduates to concurrently pursue a Multiple Subject Credential and Teaching, MAT graduate program. This combined pathway provides early exposure to graduate courses, integrating theory, practice, and K-8 subject matter to enhance professional development and prepare students for teaching careers in California. Graduates are equipped with critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to positively impact student learning and promote educational equity and social justice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Program allows students to be concurrently enrolled in the Multiple Subject Credential and Teaching, MAT graduate programs as an undergraduate. The primary benefit of this combined pathway is the early exposure to graduate courses that enhance and integrate students' professional development. Undergraduates can enroll in educational theory and practice courses during the years they are developing competency in the subjects taught in K-8 classrooms. This integration of theory, practice, and K-8 subject matter allows students to comprehend and demonstrate understanding and skills in all three areas during student teaching.

Outline:

Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, BA (104 units)

Field Study Courses with Pre-Professional Experience:

• 45 hours in LSTP 185
• 10 hours each in LSTP 85A, LSTP 85B, and LSTP 85C

University Requirements (17 units)

• Lower and Upper Division General Education requirements
• Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)
• Physical Education

Major Requirements (87 units)

Lower Division Requirements

• BIOL 21 or ENVS 10 (B2)
• CHAD 60 or CHAD 70 (E)
• CHEM 30A (B1/3)
• ENGL 1A (A2)
• ENGL 2 (A3)
• LSTP 10 (C2)
• LSTP 85A, LSTP 85B, and LSTP 85C
• MATH 12 (B4)
• PHYS 1 (B1/B3)

Upper Division Requirements

• CA 177
• CHAD 149
• ENGL 112A
• ENVS 158
• GEOL 103 (R)
• LING 107
• LSTP 139
• LSTP 185
• MATH 105
• MATH 106
• SOCS 137
• SOCS 138 (S)
• SOCS 139 (V)

Art Disciplines Area

(6 units in two different art disciplines)

Area of Specialization

(9 units, including 6 units in upper division courses)

• Capstone: HUM 190
• HUM 100W (WID)

Teaching, MAT + Multiple Subject Credential (51 units)

EDEL Courses:

• EDEL 108A, EDEL 108B, EDEL 108C, EDEL 108D (3 units each)
• EDEL 143A (4 units)
• EDEL 143B (up to 10 units)

EDTE Courses:

• EDTE 208
• EDTE 224
• EDTE 250 (GWAR)
• EDTE 260
• EDTE 262
• EDTE 294 (GWAR)
• EDTE 297C (2 units)
• EDTE 297F (2 units)

Culminating Experience (3 units)

• Plan A (Thesis): Write a master's thesis.
• Plan B (Project): Complete a master's project report.

Total Units Required (155 units)

Assessment:

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Teaching:

The program involves a blended format, combining both traditional undergraduate coursework and accelerated graduate-level experiences. Students are exposed to educational theory and practice courses while developing subject-specific expertise in K-8 classrooms.

Careers:

Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to pursue teaching careers as elementary or middle school teachers in California. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, equipping graduates to positively impact student learning and contribute to educational equity and social justice.