Teacher Preparation

This program is geared towards students who are pursuing a foreign language teaching career at the middle and high school level.

Before Applying for Admission

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 (SMPP). Since the Department of Foreign Languages at SJSU does not offer a SMPP at this time, Option A can only be satisfied by having your coursework reviewed by your institution and another certified institution that offers a SMPP, often referred to as a waiver program.

Option B

Exams

Pass the CSET and the Subject Matter Competency Exam. More information can be found at CSET's website.

Applying to Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP) in French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish

Applying for the Single Subject Credential Program Offered by the Teacher Education Department

To apply for the Single Subject Credential Program, please follow the instructions on the SSCP How to Apply page on the Teacher Education Department website.

Subject Area Advisor Meeting with World Language Ed

Make an Appointment with Subject Area Advisor

Make an appointment to meet with subject area advisor, Avizia Long to complete a Subject Matter Competency Form. Bring a copy of your CSET scores or, if you are a Spanish credential candidate, bring a copy of your transcript to this appointment to verify that your B.A. meets the requirements of the SJSU Prep for Teaching Program in Spanish. Information regarding deadlines and test dates of the CSET can be found on the CSET Registration Info page.

Writing Requirement

An on-site writing task will be completed at the time of the subject matter review.

Here are the links for CSET Guides in French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish:

Course Requirements

How many courses are required of actual credential coursework? 11 courses (+ 2 courses to add MA)

Course Units Requirements

FLED 380: Methods of Foreign Languages

3

 

EDSC 182: Assessment and Evaluation

3

 

EDTE 208: Educational Sociology

3

 

EDTE 224: Seminar in Educational Psychology

3

 

EDTE 262: Classroom Issues in the Language/Literacy Development of L2 Learners

3

 

EDEL 294: Research and Practices in Health and Special Education

3

 

EDSC 184X: Phase I Student Teaching

6

Pre-Req or Co-Req: FLED 380: Methods of Foreign Languages

 

Co-Req: EDTE 260: Critical Perspectives on Schooling for a Pluralist Democracy

EDTE 260: Critical Perspectives on Schooling for a Pluralist Democracy

3

Pre-Req or Co-Req: FLED 380: Methods of Foreign Languages

 

Co-Req: EDSC 184X: Phase I Student Teaching

EDSC 180: Intern Seminar

2

 

FLED 184Y/FLED 184Z: Phase II/III Student Teaching

8

Pre-Req: EDSC 182, EDSC 184X, EDTE 260

 

Co-Req: FLED 285: Phase II Student Teaching Seminar

FLED 285: Phase II Student Teaching Seminar

1

Pre-Req: EDSC 182, EDSC 184X, EDTE 260

 

Co-Req: FLED 184Y/FLED 184Z: Phase II/III Student Teaching

EDTE 250: Qualitative Research in Education

3

Course optional to add MA to Credential

EDTE 298: Special Studies in Education

3

Course optional to add MA to Credential

For detailed information of courses, please visit the SSCP Courses page of the Teacher Education Department website.

Below are detailed descriptions of Option A and Option B for demonstrating competency in the target language.

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:

Course Units

SPAN 101A: Advanced Spanish

4

SPAN 101B: Advanced Spanish

4

SPAN 102A: Spanish Culture

3

SPAN 102B: Hispanic American Culture

3

SPAN 105: Spanish Phonology

3

SPAN 110: Spanish Morphology and Syntax

3

Two courses from the selection below are required:

Course Units

SPAN 120A: Spanish Literature I

3

SPAN 120B: Spanish Literature II

3

SPAN 140A: Latin American Literature I

3

SPAN 140B: Latin American Literature II

3

Two elective courses from selection below and from others above:

Course Units

SPAN 160A or SPAN 160C Hispanic Culture (topics vary)

3

SPAN 160B: Hispanic Linguistics

3

SPAN 170: Spanish Translation

3

SPAN 180: Individual Studies in Spanish

1-3

French

A total of ten courses are required.

All six courses below are required:

Course Units

FREN 101A: Advanced French: Reading and Writing

3

FREN 101B: Advanced French: Written Communication

3

FREN 101C: Advanced French: Oral Communication

3

FREN 102A: French Culture: Prehistory to the Revolution

3

FREN 102C: French Culture: 19th and 20th Centuries

3

FREN 105: French Phonology

3

FREN 110: French Morphology and Syntax

3

Two courses from the selection below are required:

Course Units

FREN 120A: French Literature: Middle Ages and Renaissance

3

FREN 120B: French Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries

3

FREN 140A: French Literature: 19th Century

3

FREN 140B: French Literature: 20th Century

3

Two elective courses from selection below and from others above:

Course Units

FREN 160: Masters of French Literature (topics vary)

3

FREN 132: French for Professionals

3

FREN 170: Basics of Translation

3

FREN 180: Individual Studies in French

1-3

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

Advising

Please contact Dr. Avizia Long at avizia.long@sjsu.edu to schedule an appointment. 

SJSU Spartan LogoAvizia Long
Ph.D., Indiana University
Assistant Professor
408-924-4618
avizia.long@sjsu.edu
Clark Hall 408K

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