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Career & Technical Teacher Education
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- Can I take courses over the World Wide Web? - Yes: all ECTS courses required for the Designated Subjects Teaching Credential are now done completely online with no required class meetings and are designed so that the assignments can be completed at any time, day or night, form any computer with an Internet connection. :~)
- Can I meet the requirements for any of those courses through courses I have taken at other institutions? - Not exactly, but you may get credit for specific assignments you have completed in other courses, or if you have taken similar courses at other institutions, you may be able to meet some requirements through skills documentation. You still have to officially enroll in for each ECTS course at CSUSB, but instead of completing all of the course assignments you can complete a document that briefly describes how you have met specific skills indicated for the ECTS course. Information about "Skills Documentation" is included in the E-TEXT for each of the ECTS courses.
- Is there any advantage to taking more than one course at a time? - Yes. Registration fees depend on the number of courses officially enrolled in each quarter. Follow this link to important information about
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- How do I apply for admission? - Follow the text link just below to find out:
- How do I register for courses? - After you have been officially admitted you should be notified vis e-mail that should include your student ID number an activation code and information about how to complete the online course r egestration process at: MYCOYOTE Login
It is highly recommended to complete the online course regestration and to pay the registration fees in full as soon as possible. The online course registration software is set to automatically drop student who have not paid the course registration fees within 48 hours!
- What if I have problems with admission or registration? - Almost all such problems can be solved. It is important that you do two things. First, file your application for admission to California State University, San Bernardino as described on this website. Second, if you run into any problems, send an e-mail to Dr. Pendleton (with your full name and the date you submitted your application) briefly explaining the problem.
- What course should I take first? - Anyone who has basic computer skills and is able to access information on the World Wide Web should start with ECTS 501. Anyone who has not developed basic web surfing, e-mail and word processing skills is highly encouraged to take a beginning computer skills course that addresses web surfing, e-mail and word processing BEFORE attempting any of the ECTS courses. Such courses are available at minimum cost through local community colleges and/or adult education programs. Follow the link just below for more information about the
- What courses should I take after completing ECTS 501? - Any of the other ECTS courses. It is recommended that you take ECTS 501 and ECTS 519 concurrently. It would be advantageous to take ECTS 501, ECTS 519 and ECTS 504 during the same quarter and then take ECTS 518, ECTS 502 and ECTS 503 during the following quarter.
- How much work is involved for each ECTS course? - The best way to see how much work is involved is review the actual online course materials (E-TEXT) for each course. These materials are free! just contact the instructor for each course to request a link to the E-TEXT for his or her course. Start with the E-TEXT for ECTS 501. Each E-TEXT has comprehensive directions and examples for each assignment as well as links to related background information.
- Can the ECTS teaching credential courses be applied to a degree? - Yes, for information about the Bachelor's Degree, contact Sid Burks (SBurks@csusb.edu). For information about the Master's Degree, contact Dr. Joe Scarcella (jscarcel@csusb.edu).
- Can I take two different courses that are scheduled at the same time? - Yes. There is a form that refers to "simultaneous enrollment" that the student has to get and both instructors have to approve. Undergraduate students get the form from Academic Services in UH-380 or telephone 909-880-5034. Graduate students get the form from Graduate Studies in AD-127 or telephone 909-880-5058. If you encounter any particlarly difficult problems, please e-mail Dr. Pendleton or any of the full-time ECTS Program Faculty.
- When should I apply for my teaching credential? - In most cases it is recommended that you wait until you have a good prospect for a teaching job before you apply. Once you do apply for your PRELIMINARY credential you only have one year at CSUSB to complete the course requirements. Also, in order to clear a PRELIMINARY credential you must actually teach under that credential. One thing to be careful about is that anyone applying for the PRELIMINARY Designated Subjects Teaching Credential must have at least one year of their qualifying work experience within the last three years. Under any circumstances it is advantageous to take the ECTS 501 course as soon as possible.
- What is the "U.S. Constitution Requirement" and how can I meet it? - The State of California requires that anyone applying for a teaching credential must have completed a course (or passed a test) that addresses issues related to the U.S. Constitution. Follow the link just below for more information about the:
- What is the "Health Education Requirement" and how can I meet it? - The State of California requires that anyone applying for a teaching credential must have completed course that addresses basic health issues. Follow the link just below for more information about meeting this requirement through the following online course:
- Do I need to have a measles vaccination to register for courses at CSUSB? - Yes. Anyone taking teacher preparation courses is required to have a measles vaccination prior to their second quarter at CSUSB. This needs to be cleared through the CSUSB Health Center and applies to distance learners as well as traditional students. There is a "measles hot line" at 909-880-7356 that will provide all needed information or follow the link just below to:
- Is there any financial aid available? - Yes, but only if you are accepted into a degree program. If you apply as "Credential only," just to take the ECTS credential courses, you will not be able to qualify for financial aid. For additional information please contact the Financial Aid office here at CSUSB and/or follow the link just below link to find out more about Financial Aid:
- Is there any fee reduction for senior citizens? - Yes, any California resident who is "60 or over" may be able to enroll in courses through CSUSB for as little as $22 per quarter. Follow the link just below to information about:
- Does this program qualify for VA Education Benefits? - Yes, but qualification is dependent on the ECTS courses being taken as part of a degree program. The ECTS courses are required for both the BVE or the MA in Voc. Ed. programs and can be taken before completing other courses in those programs. Follow the link just below to see information about:
- Is this an accredited program? - Yes, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) has approved the CSUSB Designated Subjects Credentials Programs (and clmmended it as a "model program" and all of our programs are also accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Follow the link just below to see:
- How soon can grades be posted? - Grades cannot be officially posted until the end of the quarter in which a student is officially enrolled in the course. This applies under all circumstances, even if all course requirements are met before the end of that quarter. If it will help, course instructors can provide a letter for any officially enrolled student who has completed course requirements before the end of the quarter, indicating what that student's grade will be when it is officially posted.
- How can I get transcripts from CSUSB? - Information about tanscripts is posted at:
- How can I find out more about the California State University, San Bernardino? - If you live within driving distance, come on out and take a look and/or follow this link to the CSUSB Web Site at: CSUSB
- How can I find a teaching job? - Follow this link to see:
- How can I find out more about Regional Occupation Programs? -
Follow the "Region Directory" links below to see:
Northern Region Directory - Contact information on ROP's located in the northern region
(Aug 22, 2013)
Coastal Region Directory - Contact information on ROP's located in the costal region
(Aug 19, 2013)
Central Region Directory - Contact information on ROP's located in the central region
(Aug 15, 2013)
Southern Region Directory - Contact information on ROP's located in the southern region
(Oct 30, 2012)
- What subjects can I actually teach with a Designated Subjects Teaching Credential? - In most cases you can be certified teach almost anything that you have had at least 5 years of paid work experience actually doing. There is a list of specific subjects, as well as good related information, posted on the web site of the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing at:
- What is the meaning of life? - With apologies for the male gender orientation of a previous era, I like what Rudyard Kipling says in his poem "If." Beyond that, you might try an online search at: Google
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