Course Description

Credit Validation, Convenient Online Format

This course is intended for teacher candidates in the Designated Subjects Adult Education Program or the Career Technical Education Program who hold a Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist credentials. The purpose is to provide an understanding of how to use the California Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards and Framework (for CTE) or Adult Education Standards (AES) as well as other relevant resources for curriculum planning and development of course outlines, lesson plans, and student assessments. Candidates will focus on the effective use of technology to support and enhance classroom instruction. Candidates will explore the foundations of CTE, AE, and business/industry partnerships.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: The intended audience are Designated Subjects CTE/AE candidates who already hold a Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist Credential. This modified version of the Foundations of Curriculum Course removes those topics already covered in students’ previous credential program coursework. This course fulfills the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement for mastery in utilizing the California CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Framework or Adult Education Standards in their respective authorized area(s).

Course Format: Asynchronous Online; Login information will be emailed by your instructor before the first day of class, please check your spam/junk folder. You must respond to the email to confirm the email address to be used for the course, a second email will then be sent with the invitation to join Canvas.

Course Materials: No text required

Note: This course has prerequisite requirements, 1) California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist credential or Foundations for Teaching Adult Learners with a grade of "C" or better and 2) possession of a valid Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE or AE Credential. It is recommended you verify that you have met prerequisite(s) prior to enrolling. In order to be compliant with USD registration policies, contact LACOE directly at 562-922-6798 should you have questions or are seeking verification of completion of the prerequisite(s).

Prerequisites:

  1. Completion of Foundations of Teaching English Learners in CTE or Foundations for Teaching Adult Learners with a grade of "C" or better
  2. Possession of a valid Preliminary Designated Subjects CTE or AE Credential

Course Options

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What You Will Learn

  • Fulfill requirements for the Designated Subjects preliminary CTE credential and the preliminary Adult Education credential
  • Demonstrate knowledge and use of the California CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Frameworks or Adult Education Standards to develop effective course outlines, units of instruction, lesson plans and assessments
  • Demonstrate the use of technology resources to support and enhance classroom instruction and to assist students in learning

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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