California Clear Credential

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• Required Courses

  for Preliminary Single and Multiple Subject Credential

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• Health Education for the Teacher EDUC-30057 1.50 units Description

  • This course focuses on the need for universal health-related education. In recent years, schools have assumed the responsibility for this aspect of social development, making it vital for educators to be fully informed of the legal, moral and pedagogical implications of such instruction. The course includes an introduction to health education including topics in weight management, nutrition, physical fitness, illicit drug use, substance abuse, sex education and much more.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential & Designated Subjects

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• Mainstreaming the Special Child EDUC-30146 4.50 units Description

  • This course will give teachers valuable skills for promoting the integration of students with special needs in the regular classroom environment. Topics include state and federal special education legislation, the characteristics of exceptional learners, behavior management and problem solving techniques, teaching strategies, and consultation skills.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Integrating Technology in Education K-12, Level 1 EDUC-30150 4.00 units Description

  • This course will explore the use of technology in education as a tool to enhance teaching & learning. Participants will learn & demonstrate the effective use of computer hardware & software and fundamental hardware care operations to ensure safety. Topics in this course will include legal aspects of technology in education, electronic communication tools, printed media, classroom & record management, introduction to technology uses across the curriculum & classroom, evaluation of electronic research tools & the maintenance of effective learning environments using technology in education.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Culture and Inclusion EDUC-31217 4.00 units Description

  • Examination of culture and cultural diversity and the relationship to academic achievement, development, implementation and evaluation of culturally inclusive instruction. Topics include cultural concepts and perspectives; cultural contact; cultural diversity in California and the United States; cross-cultural interaction; the roles of culture in the classroom and the school; culturally inclusive learning environments; family and community involvement; and culturally inclusive curriculum and instruction.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): CLAD Through CTEL

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• U.S. Constitution Preparation Course and Examination EDUC-30008 1.00 units Description

  • This course includes two informative lectures that cover essential elements of the U.S. Constitution. Participants will review and analyze the meaning of the Constitution as it was originally formulated and developed through amendments and judicial interpretation. The materials and course assignments will prepare participants to pass the U.S. Constitution Examination. The U.S. Constitution Examination is then required at the end of the course.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential & Designated Subjects

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• The Reading Process EDUC-30145 4.50 units Description

  • All K-12 teachers need to be aware of how the reading process relates to their classroom or subject areas. Topics include the process of learning a language, reading for the bilingual/bicultural pupil, a historical perspective on reading, reading readiness, models of reading instruction, reading as decoding, reading as comprehension, phonics, reading and learning disabilities, study skills, and modality and cognitive style as related to the teaching/learning process.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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  for Clear Single and Multiple Subject Credential

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• Clear Credential Orientation EDUC-31355 1.50 units Description

  • The Clear Credential Orientation provides candidates admitted to the Clear Credential program with an overview of the entire program, including its scope, goals, expectations, requirements, standards, competencies, the procedures regarding seeking a mentor, observations, and field experiences. Participants must be formally admitted to the Clear Credential program prior to registering for this course.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Collaboration and Support for Effective Teaching EDUC-31356 3.00 units Description

  • Collaboration between the clear credential program, candidates, & site-based mentors establishes a professional educational community, ensuring support throughout the program while coordinating collaboration & support for all candidates. Concurrent enrollment is required while completing the other program requirements in order to facilitate the transition from teacher preparation to a clear credential by building upon & providing opportunities for demonstration & application of pedagogical knowledge. Participants will be provided with guidance, expectations, requirements, standards, competencies, observations, & field experiences for the Clear Credential Portfolio.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Pedagogy for Effective Teaching EDUC-31357 4.50 units Description

  • This course will explore the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction beyond what was demonstrated for the preliminary credential. Participants will utilize the adopted academic content standards & performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, & instructional materials in the context of teaching assignments. Topics include the use & interpretation of student assessment data; summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction; planning & differentiation of instructions including multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on assessed individual; academic language & literacy and diverse learning needs for the full range of learners.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Equitable and Inclusive Learning Environments EDUC-31358 4.50 units Description

  • Examination of methods to protect & support all students by designing and implementing equitable & inclusive learning environments. Participants will address planning & delivery of instruction in a manner to examine and minimize bias in classrooms, schools, and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices. Topics include academic achievement for students from all ethnic, race, socioeconomic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Teaching English Learners EDUC-31359 4.50 units Description

  • This course will explore theories behind teaching English learners to ensure academic achievement & language proficiency for English learners. Topics include theories behind teaching in an English Language Development (ELD) setting. ELD’s links to language arts & to CA standards-based academic content. Assessments & their role in planning instruction & designing curriculum. Participants will explore issues in diversity such as learning differences & culturally responsive pedagogy to enrich learning & development, and integration of ELD in their current instructional program.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Teaching Special Populations EDUC-31360 4.50 units Description

  • This course reviews the full range of special populations such as special education, students with disabilities, advanced learners, and students with a combination of special instructional needs. Topics include legal issues, professional responsibilities, curriculum design & instructional practices. Participants will examine their own curriculum and instructional models with respect to special population students and fostering a strengths-based community of learners.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

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• Clear Credential Portfolio EDUC-31361 1.50 units Description

  • The Clear Credential Portfolio serves as the culmination of your learning, observations, and field experiences from courses in the Clear Credential program. Candidates will collaborate with instructors from each course on an individual basis to determine the appropriate assignments based upon academic and professional interests to establish materials to include in the Portfolio. Although assignments will differ for candidates, everyone must submit a complete Portfolio that documents their learning, observations, field experiences, and competencies, including organized reflections and evidence of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

• If Applicable

  for Clear Single and Multiple Subject Credential

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• Clear Credential Site-Based Mentor Clinic EDUC-80318 0.00 units Description

  • This course is designed for individuals that will work with Clear Credential program candidates as a site-based mentor to establish a professional educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of the program and coordinating collaboration and support for all program candidates. Participants will be provided with guidance, expectations, requirements, standards, candidate competencies, and procedures for observations as a site-based mentor of a candidate in the Clear Credential program.
    
    This course is part of the following California Commission on Teacher Credentialing program(s): California Clear Credential

After completion of the requirements in your Planned Course of Study for the Clear Credential, candidates must submit the following materials to initiate the online recommendation process.

• A completed Credentialing Recommend Request form.
• A processing fee to UCSD is no longer required.
• Official transcript(s) verifying completion of all coursework in your Planned Courses of Study. (This includes any coursework completed at UCSD Extension.)
• Candidates will be required to submit a processing fee directly to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing upon recommendation for the Clear Credential program. (This fee must be submitted through the Commission’s online recommendation system and can be made by credit card only.)

Per the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, all Clear programs must address 2015 General Education Induction Program Preconditions and Standards, effectively transitioning from standards for the Clear Credential issued in 2008. The state requires that all programs offering the Clear Credential must transition fully to Induction by Fall 2017.

In anticipation of these changes, the Education Department at UC San Diego Extension will last accept applications and admit candidates to the Clear Credential program in June 2017.

Once the program and related coursework are developed, the Education Department will disseminate details on its website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Clear Candidates

How long do I have to complete my Clear Credential program?

If you are a current candidate in our Clear Credential program, you will have no more than three years to complete required coursework. After that time, courses in the Clear Credential program will no longer be offered. Summer Quarter 2020 is the last quarter that these courses will be available.

What happens if I had requirements that were outside of coursework (i.e. Subject Matter Competency, Basic Skills Exam, EL Authorization)?

As long as you have completed your required coursework you can use the full 5 years from when you were admitted to the program to complete any additional requirements.

Future Induction Candidates

When is the earliest I can start the Induction program at UCSD Extension?

Fall 2017 is the first quarter that the Induction program will be offered.

For Additional Information, contact:
Education Department
Phone: (858) 534-9286
Email: unexeduc@ucsd.edu

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Email: credentials@ctc.ca.gov

How can I receive an application to the Clear Credential Program?

The quickest way to receive an application is to send an email request to the following: unexeduc@ucsd.edu. Once the request is received an email with the application packet will be sent directly to you.

What materials should I expect to provide as a part of the application process?

Detailed information on the application requirements is provided in the application packet. All applicants should follow the application checklist when preparing to submit an application.
In general, candidates should be prepared to submit the following:

• Completed, Signed, & Dated Application Form, CL-855 Form, and Site-Based Mentorship Acknowledgement.
• Copy of current valid California teaching credential(s)
• Official, Sealed, Unopened Transcript(s) for college and/or university coursework indicating the verification of baccalaureate and any higher degree from an accredited institution including degree awarded and date.
• Degrees Awarded Outside the United States of America: Official, sealed, unopened transcript from a Commission Approved Evaluation service.

How long does it normally take to process an application?

Applications will be reviewed by a credential analyst. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the Clear Credential Program by mail within 4 weeks of receipt of a completed application. The Education Department will mail all admitted candidates a formal acceptance packet, including a Planned Course of Study.
Once you are admitted to the program, detailed information in order to confirm your admission to the program will be sent to you.

What is the contact information for the Education Department if I have a question?

The Education Department is available at (858) 534-9273 or (858) 534-9286 and email unexeduc@ucsd.edu. You can expect the fastest response time to an email inquiry.