Teacher Preparation

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This program is geared towards students who are pursuing a foreign language teaching career.

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 . Since the Department of Foreign Languages at SJSU no longer offers SMPP, Option A can only be satisfied by having your coursework reviewed by your institution or another certified institution.
  • OPTION B - Exams: Pass the CSET and the Subject Matter Competency Exam. More information can be found at CSET's website.

Arrange a meeting with the Teacher Preparation Advisor:

Before your meeting with the advisor, please fill out the top part of the form "Subject Matter Competency Report" and bring it with you to have it completed and signed by the advisor. Please include your transcripts.They can be found in the
Forms [pdf].

Teacher Preparation Advisor:

Chan, Helene
FLED Lecturer, Teaching Credential Advisor
Clark Hall 408K
408-924-4618
helene.chan@sjsu.edu

Apply for Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program

Applications to the Credential Program are accepted for both Fall and Spring semesters. Applications are available at:
San José State University
Department of Secondary Education
College of Education
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0077
Sweeney Hall 301
Email: seced@email.sjsu.edu
Phone: 408-924-3755
Fax: 408-924-4094
Web: http://www.sjsu.edu/secondaryed/

Complete a Professional Preparation Program leading to a Single Subject Credential

Before moving on to FLED 184Y/Z (Student Teaching), students must have fully demonstrated their competency in the subject matter.

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:

  • Spanish 101A Advanced Spanish and Composition (4 units)
  • Spanish 101B Advanced Spanish and Composition (4 units)
  • Spanish 102A Spanish Culture (3 units)
  • Spanish 102B Latin American Culture (3 units)
  • Spanish 105 Spanish Phonology (3 units)
  • Spanish 110 Spanish Morphology and Syntax (3 units)

Two courses from the selection below are required:

  • Spanish 120A Spanish Literature I (3 units)
  • Spanish 120B Spanish Literature II (3 units)
  • Spanish 140A Latin American Literature I (3 units)
  • Spanish 140B Latin American Literature III (3 units)

Two elective courses from selection below and from others above

  • Spanish 160A or 160C Hispanic Culture (Topics vary) 3 units
  • Spanish 160 B Hispanic Linguistics (3 units)
  • Spanish 170 Spanish Translation (3 units)
  • Spanish 180

French

A total of ten courses are required.

All six courses below are required:

  • Fren 101A Advanced French and Composition (3 units)
  • Fren 101B Advanced French and Composition (3 units)
  • Fren 101C Advanced French and Conversation (3 units)
  • Fren 102A French Culture: Prehistory to the Revolution (3 units)
  • Fren 102C French Culture: 19th and 20th Centuries (3 units)
  • Fren 105 French Phonology (3 units)
  • Fren 110 French Morphology and Syntax (3 units)

Two courses from the selection below are required:

  • Fren 120A French Literature: Middle Ages & Renaissance (3 units)
  • Fren 120B French Literature: 17th & 18th Centuries (3 units)
  • Fren 140A French Literature: 19th Century (3 units)
  • Fren 140B French Literature: 20th Century (3 units)

Two elective courses from selection below and from others above

  • Fren 160 (Topics vary) 3 units
  • Fren 132 French for Professionals (3 units)
  • Fren 170 Basics of Translation (3 units)
  • Fren 180

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

Useful Websites

Teacher Preparation Advisor:

Chan, Helene
FLED Lecturer, Teaching Credential Advisor
Clark Hall 408K
408-924-4618
helene.chan@sjsu.edu