Curriculum

Foundations Courses - Semester 1

• EDLT 500 Foundations of Education* (3 units)
• EDLT 501 Theories of Teaching, Learning and Development* (3 units)
• EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners and Diverse Populations* (3 units)
• EDLT 503 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Environments* (3 units)

Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements, including subject matter, and completion of the Foundations courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:

Methods Courses - Semester 2

• EDTP 520 Leadership & Law in Diverse Classrooms* (3 units)
• EDTP 521 Literacy & Language in Diverse Classrooms* (3 units)
• EDTP 522 Teaching I: Planning & Methods for Content Standards* (3 units)
• EDTP 523 Introduction to Clinical Practice (3 units)
• EDTP 511 Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar I* (2 units)

Clinical Practice - Semester 3

• EDTP 525 Teaching II: Advanced Planning & Methods for Content Standards* (3 units)
• EDTP 540 Clinical Practice (9 units)
• EDTP 512 Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar II* (1 unit)

*Credit from these courses can be applied toward the Master of Education (MEd) degree if taken at the graduate level.

Candidates may earn credentials that authorize teaching in the following subject areas:

• Art
• English
• Spanish
• Mathematics
• Foundational Math
• Music
• Physical Education
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, or Physics)
• Foundational Science
• Social Science (History, Government, and Economics)

Foundations Courses - Semester 1

• EDLT 500 Foundations of Education* (3 units)
• EDLT 501 Theories of Teaching, Learning and Development* (3 units)
• EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners and Diverse Populations* (3 units)
• EDLT 503 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Environments* (3 units)

Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements including subject matter (either through an approved undergraduate program or by exam), and completion of the Foundations courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:

Methods Courses - Semester 2

• EDTP 530 Leadership & Law in Diverse Classrooms* (3 units)
• EDTP 532 Literacy & Language in Diverse Classrooms* (3 units)
• EDTP 531 Teaching I: Planning & Methods for Content Standards* (3 units)
• EDTP 533 Introduction to Clinical Practice (3 units)
• EDTP 513 Teacher Performance Assessment Seminar I* (2 units)

Clinical Practice - Semester 3

• EDTP 535 Teaching II: Subject Specific Pedagogical Skills* (3 units)
• EDTP 560 Clinical Practice in the Secondary Classroom (9 units)
• EDTP 514 Teacher Performance Assessment Seminar II* (1 unit)

*Credit from these courses can be applied toward the Master of Education (MEd) degree if taken at the graduate level.

Simultaneously obtain two preliminary teaching credentials — Multiple Subject and Education Specialist in MMSN — in just 48 units! Candidates with both credentials will be equipped to teach all subjects in elementary schools and support students with MMSN from kindergarten through age 22.

Foundations Courses - Semester 1

• EDLT 500 Foundations of Education (3 units)
• EDLT 501 Theories of Teaching, Learning and Development (3 units)
• EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners and Diverse Populations (3 units)
• EDLT 503 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Environments (3 units)

Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements, including subject matter, and completion of the Foundation courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:

Methods Courses - Semester 2

• EDTP 521 Literacy & Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
• EDTP 522 Teaching I: Planning & Methods for Content Standards (3 units)
• EDSP 515 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 units)
• EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction, and Development of the IEP (3 units)
• EDSP 531 Introduction to Clinical Practice in MS & MMSN (6 units)

Clinical Practice - Semester 3

• EDTP 520 Leadership and Law in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
• EDSP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
• EDSP 532 Supporting Students with MMSN (3 units)
• EDSP 550 Final Clinical Practice in MS & MMSN (9 units)

*Credit from these courses can be applied toward the M.S. in Special Education if taken at the graduate level.

Earning a bilingual authorization with your teaching credential will prepare you for highly demanded bilingual education programs within the state of California.

The bilingual authorization requires one additional course in addition to fulfilling the state subject matter requirements by exam, or through approved undergraduate course work. (Cal Lutheran undergraduates who earn a Spanish major or minor are able to waive the exam requirements.)

Foundations Courses - Semester 1

• EDLT 501: Theories of Teaching Learning and Development* (3 units)
• ELDT 502: Teaching English Learners and Diverse Student Populations* (3 units)
• EDLT 503: Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Environments* (3 units)
• EDLT 504: Theories and Policies of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism* (3 units)

Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements including subject matter (either through an approved undergraduate program or by exam), and completion of the Foundations courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:

Methods Courses - Semester 2

• EDTP 520/530: Leadership and Law in Diverse Classrooms* (3 units)
• EDTP 521/532: Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms* (3 units)
• EDTP 524/534: Methodology of Instruction in a Biliteracy Setting (3 units)
• EDTP 523/533: Introduction to Clinical Practice (3 units)
• EDTP 511/513: Assessment* (2 units)

Clinical Practice - Semester 3

• EDTP 535: Subject Specific Pedagogical Skills (Bilingual Education) (3 units)
• EDTP 540/560: Clinical Practice (9 units)
• EDTP 512/514: Teacher Performance Assessment Seminar (1 unit)
• EDLT 575: Spanish in the U.S. (4 units)

*Credit from these courses can be applied toward the Master of Education (MEd) degree if taken at the graduate level.