Liberal Studies B.A. Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP, Education Specialist)
Liberal Studies Program Outcomes (Undergraduate Portion of ITEP Education Specialist)
- Students will articulate their mission as a teacher in the context of their Christian faith through written and verbal modes of expression including reflective essays, a Christian faith integration paper, and class discussions.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the various philosophies of education and be able to articulate their own personal philosophies in integrative papers and class discussions.
- Students will apply their knowledge of cultural diversity through fieldwork, oral presentations, and writing projects.
- Students will demonstrate their use of information literacy to support student learning by applying technology skills to collaborative online writing projects and objective exams.
- Students will apply their understanding of the state teaching profession standards by completing field experience observations and writing assignments.
- Students will apply their working knowledge of the foundations of the teaching profession through field experience.
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Program Learning Outcomes (Credential Portion of ITEP Education Specialist)
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Candidates will assess and respond to the unique and developmental needs and assets of students with disabilities using multiple measures and data-based decision-making.
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Candidates will integrate positive behavioral intervention and support strategies and social emotional learning best practices to create a student-centered, inclusive learning environment.
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Candidates will implement co-teaching and collaboration to partner with teachers, paraeducators, service providers, and families to support student success and to manage the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
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Candidates will use advocacy skills, culturally responsive teaching practices, and cultural reciprocity to improve outcomes for culturally, socially, and linguistically diverse students with disabilities.
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Candidates will create effective, content-specific, and universally designed instruction and enhance their expertise as lifelong learners through professional engagement.
The ITEP Pathway integrates a Bachelor of Arts degree with a preliminary Education Specialist (Special Education) Mild/Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Credential by combining the study of academic subject matter for elementary school teaching with professional preparation and student teaching. Students must complete VU Core Requirements, Liberal Studies Program Requirements, and Education Specialist Credential Program Requirements to graduate via the ITEP pathway. This program follows standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). ITEP is specifically designed for undergraduates who have decided relatively early (no later than Spring semester of Sophomore year) to pursue a special education teaching career. Application process is required. Contact the Liberal Studies Department for more information.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 43 | |
| Education Course Requirements 2 | 21 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts Requirements 2 | 3 | |
| English/Social Science/Human Development Requirements 2 | 19 | |
| Science Requirements 2 | 8 | |
| Education Specialist Credential Requirements 2 | 34 | |
| Total Units | 128 | |
Education Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-100 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDUC-220C | Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors | 3 |
| EDUC-315 | Teaching in a Multicultural Setting | 3 |
| EDUC-326 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC-344 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC-346 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC-499C | Senior Capstone in Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
Visual and Performing Arts Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC-337B | Music for Elementary Schools (Non-Majors) | 3 |
| Total Units | 3 | |
English/Social Science/Human Development Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-121 | Teaching Math Concepts for K-8 Educators | 3 |
| EDUC-324/KINE-435 | Physical and Health Education for K-8 Educators | 3 |
| EDUC-356 | Curriculum Methods in Elementary School Social Studies | 1 |
| ENGL-340 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-453 | Language, Culture, and Linguistics | 3 |
| HIST-156C | U.S. History | 3 |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
Science Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-100C & 100CL | Fundamentals of Biology for Non-Majors and Fundamentals/Biology for Non-Majors Lab | 4 |
| PSCI-216C & 216CL | Fundamentals of Physical Science and Fundamentals of Physical Science Lab | 4 |
| Total Units | 8 | |
Education Specialist Credential Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-409 | Foundations in Teaching for Multiple Subject | 2 |
| EDUC-419 | English Language Arts in Elementary Classrooms for Multiple Subject | 3 |
| EDUC-471S | Curricular Methods & Adaptations | 3 |
| EDUC-472S | Differentiating Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC-473S | Assessment and Data-Based Decision- Making for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC-474S | Positive Behavior and Social Emotional Learning Supports | 3 |
| EDUC-475S | Collaboration for IEP Case Management and Transition Planning | 3 |
| EDUC-481S | Beginning Clincial Practice and Cal TPA 1 | 4 |
| EDUC-482S | Beginning Clincial Practice and Cal TPA 1 support seminar | 1 |
| EDUC-483S | Beginning Clincial Practice and Cal TPA Cycle 2 | 8 |
| EDUC-484S | Beginning Clincial Practice and Cal TPA Cycle 2 support seminar | 1 |
| Total Units | 34 | |