Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages

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Undergraduate Information

Arabic

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://arabic.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Emeritus: Osman
Chair: Samraj
Assistant Professor: Soulaimani
Lecturers: El Cheddadi, Zakaria

The Major

The Islamic and Arabic studies major is a multidisciplinary program that is designed to enable students to achieve fuller understanding and deeper insight and appreciation of non-western cultures. Students who specialize in Islamic studies choose from specific courses in Arabic, history, political science, religious studies, and women’s studies. Students who wish to specialize in Arabic studies must also choose from specific courses in Arabic, history, political science, religious studies, and women’s studies as indicated.

Advising

All College of Arts and Letters majors are urged to consult with their department adviser as soon as possible; they are required to meet with their department adviser within the first two semesters after declaration or change of major.

Impacted Program

The Islamic and Arabic studies major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the Islamic and Arabic studies major, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete preparation for the major;
2. Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units;
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.

Chinese

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://chinese.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Emeritus: Woo
Chair: Samraj
Professors: Wu, Zhang

Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students electing the study of Chinese to fulfill the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences must successfully complete CHIN 201  or the equivalent level of achievement. The usual sequence of coursework is CHIN 101 , CHIN 102 , and CHIN 201 . Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements ” for additional ways to satisfy competency.

High School Equivalents

High school foreign language courses may be used for purposes of placement in college courses and may be counted toward meeting the language requirement in various majors. These high school courses will not count as college credit toward graduation.

Secondary school language courses can be used as follows:

1. The first two years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first semester of a college level course.
2. The first three years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first two college semesters.
3. Four years of high school level language count as the equivalent of three college semesters or five college quarters, thus fulfilling the language requirement.

Filipino

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-4877 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://filipino.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Chair: Samraj
Lecturer: Alicio

Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students electing the study of Filipino to fulfill the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences must successfully complete FILIP 201  or the equivalent level of achievement. The usual sequence of coursework is FILIP 101 , FILIP 102 , and FILIP 201 . Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements ” for additional ways to satisfy competency.

High School Equivalents

High school foreign language courses may be used for purposes of placement in college courses and may be counted toward meeting the language requirement in various majors. These high school courses will not count as college credit toward graduation.

Secondary school language courses can be used as follows:

1. The first two years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first semester of a college level course.
2. The first three years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first two college semesters.
3. Four years of high school level language count as the equivalent of three college semesters, thus fulfilling the language requirement.

Hebrew

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://hebrew.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Emeritus: Bar-Lev
Chair: Samraj
Program Coordinator: Shuster
Lecturer: Shuster

Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students electing the study of Hebrew to fulfill the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences must successfully complete HEBRW 201  or the equivalent level of achievement. The usual sequence of coursework is HEBRW 101  (with HEBRW 100 ), HEBRW 102 , HEBRW 200 , and HEBRW 201 . Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements ” for additional ways to satisfy competency.

Students who speak a little Hebrew (whether from formal studies or from other sources, such as parents or residence in Israel) should consult faculty for correct placement before classes begin.

High School Equivalents

High school foreign language courses may be used for purposes of placement in college courses and may be counted toward meeting the language requirement in various majors. These high school courses will not count as college credit toward graduation.

Secondary school language courses can be used as follows:

1. The first two years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first semester of a college level course.
2. The first three years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first two college semesters.
3. Four years of high school level language count as the equivalent of three college semesters or five college quarters, thus fulfilling the language requirement.

Japanese

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://japanese.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Emeritus: Higurashi
Chair: Samraj
Associate Professor: Kitajima
Lecturer: Kuratani

The Major

Japanese experienced the fastest growth rate of all languages in U.S. higher education during the 1980s, and still maintains its popularity, because of the interdependence between the U.S. and Japan, Japan’s role in the world economy, and the popularity of anime and Japanese film and music.

Students who major in Japanese will gain proficiency in Japanese language skills, a deep understanding of how cultural heritage shapes the people and society of modern Japan, and a keen sensitivity to intercultural differences.

The Japanese language program offers a broad variety of courses designed to prepare majors for a number of careers after graduation. A major in Japanese is also a good preparatory curriculum for graduate programs in such areas as international business, international law, public administration, linguistics, and journalism.

Advising

All College of Arts and Letters majors are urged to consult with their department adviser as soon as possible; they are required to meet with their department adviser within the first two semesters after declaration or change of major.

Impacted Program

The Japanese major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the Japanese major, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete preparation for the major;
2. Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units;
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.

Korean

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://korean.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Chair: Samraj
Lecturer: Kim

Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students electing the study of Korean to fulfill the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences must successfully complete KOR 201  or the equivalent level of achievement. The usual sequence of coursework is KOR 101 , KOR 102 , and KOR 201 . Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements ” for additional ways to satisfy competency.

High School Equivalents

High school foreign language courses may be used for purposes of placement in college courses and may be counted toward meeting the language requirement in various majors. These high school courses will not count as college credit toward graduation.

Secondary school language courses can be used as follows:

1. The first two years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first semester of a college level course.
2. The first three years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first two college semesters.
3. Four years of high school level language count as the equivalent of three college semesters or five college quarters, thus fulfilling the language requirement.

Lingustics

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://linguistics.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Emeritus: Bar-Lev, Choi, Donahue, Frey, Higurashi, Johns, Kaplan, Osman, Poole, Robinson, Seright, Webb
Chair: Samraj
Professors: Csomay, Gawron, Malouf, Samraj, Wu, Zhang
Associate Professors: Keating, Kitajima
Assistant Professors: Dinkin, Doyle, Soulaimani
Lecturers: Egipto, Justice

The Major

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. The structure of a wide variety of languages is looked at, not to learn these languages, but to learn about them in order to understand the universal properties of human language.

The linguistics program offers coursework in all areas of linguistic analysis: the core areas of phonology, syntax, semantics, and historical linguistics; and interdisciplinary areas such as applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, bilingualism, computational linguistics, and the linguistics of certain languages and language families.

Linguistics majors must complete a minor in another field approved by the adviser in linguistics. Recommended fields include anthropology, communication, ethnic studies, a foreign language, history, journalism and media studies, literature, philosophy, psychology, public affairs, sociology, and speech, language, and hearing sciences.

In addition to the major and minor programs, the Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages offers three basic certificate programs. The Basic Certificates in Computational Linguistics and Text Analytics prepare students for employment as computational linguists in commercial and government settings. The Basic Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) prepares students to teach English as a second language in adult and private schools and to teach English in foreign countries.

Employment opportunities for linguistics majors exist in the teaching of English as a second language to immigrant and refugee population groups in various locales throughout the southwestern United States. In addition, many students are interested in teaching English in Latin America, the Far East, or other areas outside the United States and continental Europe. Linguistics training can also be used as a valuable skill in conjunction with a California teaching credential in another field. Employment opportunities are growing in academic and industrial areas of computational linguistics that specialize in language processing to include information extraction from legal documents or health records and marketing analyses based on social media texts. Government work is another alternative, where such divisions as the State Department and the foreign service hire trained linguists. Researchers are needed at institutes working in the fields of animal communication, computer science development, disorders of communication, or advanced research in linguistics theory. By combining a linguistics major with courses in accounting, business administration, or related fields, there are jobs available with multinational corporations, particularly those which emphasize trade among the Pacific rim nations. Linguists are also hired in such fields as computer science, advertising, communication media, public relations, and curriculum development.

With a master’s or doctoral degree, linguistics majors may find teaching positions at community colleges or universities.

Advising

All College of Arts and Letters majors are urged to consult with their department adviser as soon as possible; they are required to meet with their department adviser within the first two semesters after declaration or change of major.

Impacted Program

The linguistics major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the linguistics major, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete preparation for the major;
2. Complete a minimum of 60 transferable semester units;
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.

Persian

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://persianlanguage.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Chair: Samraj
Lecturer: Paydar

Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students electing the study of Persian to fulfill the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences must successfully complete PERS 201  or the equivalent level of achievement. The usual sequence of coursework is PERS 101 , PERS 102 , and PERS 201 . Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements ” for additional ways to satisfy competency.

High School Equivalents

High school foreign language courses may be used for purposes of placement in college courses and may be counted toward meeting the language requirement in various majors. These high school courses will not count as college credit toward graduation.

Secondary school language courses can be used as follows:

1. The first two years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first semester of a college level course.
2. The first three years of high school level language count as the equivalent of the first two college semesters.
3. Four years of high school level language count as the equivalent of three college semesters or five college quarters, thus fulfilling the language requirement.

Graduate Information

OFFICE: Storm Hall West 214
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5268 / FAX: 619-594-4877
WEBSITE: http://linguistics.sdsu.edu

Faculty

Betty T. R. Samraj, Ph.D., Professor of Linguistics, Chair of Department
Eniko Csomay, Ph.D., Professor of Linguistics
Jean Mark Gawron, Ph.D., Professor of Linguistics
Jeffrey P. Kaplan, Ph.D., Professor of Linguistics, Emeritus
Robert P. Malouf, Ph.D., Professor of Linguistics
Deborah Poole, Ph.D., Professor of Linguistics, Emeritus
Ruey-Jiuan Regina Wu, Ph.D., Professor of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages
Zheng-Sheng Zhang, Ph.D., Professor of Chinese
Gregory D. Keating, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Linguistics (Graduate Adviser)
Ryu Kitajima, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Japanese (Japanese Language Adviser)

Associateships

Graduate teaching associateships in linguistics are offered each semester to a limited number of qualified students to teach introductory linguistics and the composition courses for international students.

General Information

The Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts degree in linguistics. The interdisciplinary program provides broad educational opportunities through two specializations: 1) General Linguistics, for those planning to pursue a doctorate in theoretical areas (e.g., syntax or phonology) or for those who plan to work in a language-related field in industry or education; 2) applied linguistics (TESOL), for students intending to teach or design curriculum for ESL/EFL/ELD classrooms (including community college and K-12 levels) or planning to pursue a doctorate in applied linguistics. In addition to completing coursework for one of the specializations, students are required to submit a thesis (Plan A) or pass a comprehensive examination (Plan B).

All students who complete the required program will receive a Master of Arts degree in linguistics. If requested, the department will provide a letter designating a student’s specialization for purposes of employment or application for further study. The specializations and language research interests of faculty members in this program are:

Eniko Csomay - Classroom discourse, corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, language variation, research design and methods, and teaching English as a Second Language.
Jean Mark Gawron - Computational linguistics (machine translation, narrowing, parsing, pragmatic); semantics (anaphora, comparatives, lexical semantics, quantification).
Jeffrey P. Kaplan - Discourse-functional syntax, English grammar, language and law, and pragmatics.
Gregory D. Keating - First, second, and heritage language acquisition, sentence processing in monolingual and bilingual speakers of Spanish and English.
Ryu Kitajima - Language assessment, second language acquisition, teaching methodologies and language pedagogy.
Robert P. Malouf - Computational linguistics, machine learning, morphology, syntax, and text analytics.
Deborah Poole - Classroom discourse analysis, ESL teaching methods and materials, language/literacy socialization, and literacy event connections of speech and writing.
Betty T. R. Samraj - Discourse analysis, English for specific purposes, ESL methods and materials, genre analysis, systemicfunctional linguistics, and written academic discourse.
Ruey-Jiuan Regina Wu - Conversation analysis, functional linguistics, language assessment, language pedagogy, pragmatics, teaching methodologies, and teacher training.
Zheng-sheng Zhang - Chinese language (dialects, structure, stylistics, writing system); language pedagogy, technology for language teaching.

Admission to Graduate Study

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to the university with classified graduate standing, as described in Part Two of this bulletin, the student must have a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics or a related field that would demonstrate adequate preparation for the program.

Students applying for admission should electronically submit the university application available at http://www.calstate.edu/apply along with the $55 application fee.

All applicants must submit admissions materials separately to SDSU Graduate Admissions and to the Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle East Languages.

Graduate Admissions

The following materials should be submitted directly to:

Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Services
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-7416

1. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from all postsecondary institutions attended;
   
   NOTE:
   • Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance.
   • Students with international coursework must submit both the official transcript and proof of degree. If documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
2. GRE scores (http://www.ets.org SDSU institution code 4682). All students are required to submit GRE scores. The required minimum scores in each section are 144 (quantitative), 153 (verbal), and 4.0 (writing);
3. English language score, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English (http://www.ets.org SDSU institution code 4682). Students who have a B.A. from a university where English is not the primary medium of instruction are required to submit either TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores. The required TOEFL iBT score is 90 or higher. The required IELTS score is 7.0 or higher. Note that these scores are higher than those required by the university.

Department of Linguistics and Asian/Middle Eastern Languages

The following admissions materials must be submitted electronically.

1. Statement of purpose (250 words) which demonstrates an understanding of the SDSU program and which shows interest in an area of research that is within the department’s score of expertise;
2. Names and e-mail addresses of two professors who can evaluate the applicant’s academic potential for success in a rigorous M.A. program. Recommenders will receive an e-mail link to upload their letter of reference to DecisionDesk. Although we strongly encourage academic references, non-academic references (e.g., from employers) may be submitted if a significant amount of time has passed since earning the last degree.

A student who is deficient in any of the above requirements may be considered for conditional admission. A candidate may be required to complete specified courses or earn a minimum GPA within a specific time period in addition to completing the minimum 30 units required for the degree.

The fall semester graduate application (Cal State Apply online application) deadline is March 1. In order to ensure consideration, other application materials must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions (transcripts and test scores) and to the department (statement of purpose and recommendation letters) by April 1. Our program does not admit new students in the spring semester.

For information regarding the admissions process, visit the department website at http://linguistics.sdsu.edu.

Advancement to Candidacy

All candidates must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy as described in Part Four of this bulletin.

Imperial Valley

Faculty

Emeritus: Garrison, Livingston, Medeiros, Merino, Neumann
Professor: Ponce
Assistant Professors: Hernando-Lloréns, O’Donnell
Lecturer: Layaye

Credentials and Programs

SDSU Imperial Valley offers programs leading to the following:

Multiple subject (SB 2042) credential
Multiple subject bilingual (SB 2042) credential Emphasis: Spanish
Single subject (SB 2042) credential
Single subject bilingual (SB 2042) credential
Education specialist in special education credential: Mild/moderate disabilities
Master of Arts degree in education: Concentration in educational leadership.

The College of Education offers in cooperation with the San Diego campus the following programs at SDSU Imperial Valley:

Master of Arts degree in education.
Special education: mild/moderate disabilities.

General Information

Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The Credentials

Current growth in student enrollment and the need to replace teachers who retire combine to forecast a significant increase in new teacher hiring during the next decade. Students in California’s public schools reflect a wide variety of ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Teacher education faculty at SDSU Imperial Valley are committed to preparing teachers to ensure the academic success of all students. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Multiple Subject (SB 2042) Credential qualifies graduates to teach in self-contained classrooms and provide Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), and English Language Development (ELD), kindergarten through twelfth grade.

A variety of program options, including full-time, part-time, and accelerated models are available to credential candidates. Daytime commitments are required for student teaching placements. Examinations and/or coursework prerequisite to program admission, if not completed within the undergraduate degree program, may extend the total time commitment for credential issuance.

The Single Subject (SB 2042) Credential qualifies graduates to teach in a single subject area in grades K-12 and provide Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) and English Language Development (ELD). Most candidates prepare to teach in grades 7-12 (usually junior or senior high school) or in a middle school setting (usually grades 6-8). Students in the program follow a sequence of courses which normally takes two semesters to complete. The program requires a daytime commitment. Examinations and/or coursework prerequisite to program admission, if not completed within the undergraduate degree program, may extend the total time commitment for credential issuance by one or more semesters.

Information Applicable to Both Multiple Subject and Single Subject Credentials

Departmental admission to either the Multiple Subject or Single Subject (SB 2042) credential program does not constitute admission to the university. Candidates who are entering the university for the first time, or who have graduated or who are graduating, and are planning to re-enroll for the credential program must file a separate application for admission to the university during the regular university application period.

Advanced Standing in Teacher Education

A student transferring into SDSU Imperial Valley to complete requirements for a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential must complete a minimum of six units of professional education coursework in residence at SDSU Imperial Valley in order to be recommended for certification regardless of the extent of education work completed at other institutions.

Evaluation of Credits

After an interval of five years, courses in education are reevaluated and subject to reduction in credit, in light of new requirements and changes in educational procedures. All courses taken either at this university or elsewhere must be approved by a designated faculty member in order to be credited toward meeting credential requirements or pattern requirements for a degree.

GPA Requirements For Continuation in Multiple Subject/Single Subject Credential Programs

A grade point average of 3.0 or better must be maintained each semester to permit a student to continue in the Multiple Subject and Single Subject credential programs.

Supplementary Authorizations

With completion of additional units in certain curriculum areas, both Single and Multiple Subject teachers can be granted supplementary authorizations to teach in generalized areas in middle and junior high schools (e.g., Introductory English). Single subject teaching credential candidates can also be granted supplementary authorizations to teach in specialized areas K12 (e.g., psychology). Information on requirements for these supplementary authorizations is available through the Division of Education.

Admission Standards and Qualifications for the Division of Education Credential Programs

Candidates must satisfy the standards and qualifications listed below and submit complete application packets to the Division of Education. There are three points of screening and an ongoing monitoring of progress in the teacher education program. These are:

1. Admission to the teacher education program.
2. Monitoring of student progress in the teacher education program.
3. Admission to student teaching.

Generally, students will apply and be admitted to the teacher education program prior to beginning the coursework of the basic credential program. These include the early field experience of 60 hours.

Application Process for the Division of Education Credential Programs

1. Obtain and submit a completed application along with required materials.
2. Letters of Recommendation. Candidates must submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a faculty member in the candidate’s major, and one from an individual who knows the candidate well (but is not related by blood or marriage) and who can comment directly on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications for a teaching career in a multicultural setting, work or educational experiences, experience teaching or supervising students or other groups of individuals, personal character, and/or potential for success as a teacher.
   
   The signed letters may be hand carried and do not need to be confidential or in sealed envelopes, but must be on letterhead stationery (name, address, telephone number of sender included). If the letters are not on letterhead, the name, address, and telephone number of the sender must be typed on the letter.
3. Professional Goals Essay. This essay should address the following items:
   1. The candidate’s interest in and motivation for a teaching career in a multicultural setting;
   2. The candidate’s personal background and experience working with children in multicultural settings;
   3. Other experiences personally considered important in the teacher preparation process;
   4. Any abilities, knowledge, skills, or experiences that will enhance the candidate’s effectiveness as a teacher (e.g., ability to speak another language, play a musical instrument, use technologies, or experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs).
      
      Further information on the professional goals essay is available in the Division of Education.
4. Analytical Essay. On demand essay regarding some aspect of the field of education with the purpose of assessing candidates’ writing and critical thinking skills.
5. Oral Interview. An oral interview with a panel of Division of Education faculty with the purpose of assessing candidates’ proficiency in communication skills, and disposition related to diversity and the overall skills of the teaching and learning process.
6. Appeals Process. Candidates who do not meet all the admission requirements may petition the Admissions and Retention Committee for individual consideration; petition forms must be submitted concurrently with the application packets.
7. Grade Point Average. Candidates must have attained a grade point average of at least 2.67 in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework or 2.75 or better in the last 60 semester units attempted. Candidates are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and unofficial transcripts for SDSU coursework for GPA calculations.

Required Clearances

1. California Certificate of Clearance. This certificate represents a background clearance and check conducted by the State Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Application is available in the Teacher Education office and must be submitted PRIOR to conducting Early Field Experience and/or enrollment in TE 303  and prior to all other courses requiring field experiences. Legal documentation which meets all current California state law, school district requirements, and university policy on fingerprint clearance must be submitted PRIOR to placement in Early Field Experience and/or participating in TE 303 . In the event that the State Department of Justice and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation notifies the university of a “HOLD” on any pending application, the student will NOT be able to continue in any Early Field Experience placement and/ or TE 303  course activities. Turnaround time for the clearance is usually about four to six weeks, unless additional information is requested by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Possessors of K-12 California credentials, emergency permits, or substitute permits may satisfy this requirement by submitting copies of those certificates. Candidates must submit the application directly to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing through the on-line application process. The CTC website, http://ctc.ca.gov, is the official record of any clearance, credential, or permit issued.
2. TB Clearance. Evidence of a negative tuberculosis test (these tests are valid for four years and must be in effect during the time that candidates are enrolled in the credential program). Clearance statements may be secured from StudentHealth Services, private physicians or HMOs, or public health agencies.

Prerequisites for Multiple and Single Credential Program

1. Education 451. Introduction to Multicultural Education This course provides an introduction to ethnicity, language, and culture in education, particularly the ways in which those factors differentially affect educational outcomes for children. The course assists in preparing teacher applicants to work with students from diverse backgrounds by examining both societal and personal belief systems and the ways that those beliefs are expressed in public school classrooms.
2. Early Field Experience. All candidates are required to participate in an early field experience in the public schools prior to admission to the program. The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the Committee on Accreditation (COA) standards, CSU Executive Order 547, and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations require a set of directed experiences designed to help students learn about the functions and activities of California schools, agencies, programs, and institutions. Candidates must complete TE 303 . The clinical field experience will acquaint students with effective practices in teaching diversely populated enrollments, classroom management and discipline, teaching styles and models, assessments, and learning and behavioral patterns as they relate to teacher performance expectations. Clinical observation and practica address field experiences required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Committee on Accreditation, the National Council of the Association of Teacher Education, and university teacher education program requirements. Early field experience is a 45 hour field placement at an elementary or secondary credential emphasis site assigned by the early field experience faculty designee and approved by the site administrator. Each intern student will complete an early field experience comparability program, approved by his or her school administrator as a normal part of his or her school responsibilities. All students and interns who participate in early field experience must be enrolled at the university during the timeframe of their placement. All students and interns are advised that school districts reserve the option to require professional liability insurance as a prerequisite to placement in their schools.

NOTE: Appointments for discussion of individual concerns relative to the credential program may be made with the program adviser for the Division of Education. Call 760-768-5512 for an appointment.

At SDSU Imperial Valley, subject matter competency can be met by completing course requirements in the following majors:

• English major in preparation for the Single Subject (CLAD) Teaching Credential
• Mathematics major in preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Science major in preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential

SDSU-IV Intern Program

An alternative to the traditional teacher education program is the SDSU-IV intern program. It is offered to all multiple subject and single subject teacher education candidates who have shown subject matter competency either by earning a degree in an accepted teaching major or by having passed the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) and who have a full time teaching job within Imperial county in the area for which the student is seeking a credential. The full requirements for entering the intern program are:

1. Completed bachelor’s degree.
2. Passage of a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved Basic Skills Examination.
3. Subject matter competency.
4. Completion of U.S. Constitution course or examination.
5. Completion of 120 hours of pre-service as identified by the Division of Education SDSU-IV intern program standards.
6. Full-time teaching job in appropriate area.
7. Admission to SDSU-IV Teacher Education intern program with a 2.75 GPA or better in the last 60 units or a 2.67 cumulative GPA.
8. Application for SDSU-IV intern credential.
9. General support and supervision provided to all interns: Under the newly approved regulations, programs must ensure that a minimum of 144 hours of support/mentoring and supervision is provided to each SDSU-IV intern teacher per school year including coaching, modeling, and demonstrating within the classroom, assistance with course planning and problem- solving regarding students, curriculum, and development of effective teaching methodologies. A minimum of two hours of support/mentoring and supervision must be provided to an SDSU-IV intern teacher every five instructional days. The employer must identify a mentor or other designated individual who meets the CTC’s specified criteria prior to an SDSU-IV intern assuming daily teaching responsibilities.
10. Support and supervision specific to teaching English learners: An additional 45 hours of support/mentoring and supervision specific to meeting the needs of English learners shall be provided to an SDSU-IV intern teacher who enters the program without a valid English learner authorization listed on a previously issued Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Teaching Credential or a valid English Learner Authorization or Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate. The support/mentoring and supervision should be distributed in a manner that sufficiently supports the SDSU-IV intern teacher’s development of knowledge and skills in the instruction of English learners. More information available at the CTC website at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/.

The SDSU-IV intern program is a two-year program covering the same requirements as the traditional multiple and single subject programs.

The focus and benefits of entering the intern program are:

1. An individual plan leading to application for a Preliminary Education Specialist, Multiple or Single Subject credential or a Preliminary Spanish Bilingual Authorization Multiple Subject Credential in two years or less.
2. Provision for a trained support provider to confidentially assist the SDSU-IV intern for a minimum of 30 hours per school year.
3. Cohort collegiality through special SDSU-IV intern sections of teacher education courses and through new teacher support meetings.
4. Unique and flexible student teaching experiences in employment setting.
5. Professional development resources.
6. Supervision and support by the SDSU-IV intern program coordinator and SDSU-IV intern university supervisor.

Programs

• Chinese Minor
• Computational Linguistics Basic Certificate
• Islamic and Arabic Studies, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Islamic and Arabic Studies, Minor
• Japanese Minor
• Japanese, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Korean Studies Certificate
• Linguistics Minor
• Linguistics, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Linguistics, M.A.
• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) Advanced Certificate
• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) Basic Certificate
• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) Minor
• Text Analytics Basic Certificate
• Text Analytics Minor

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