Teaching Portfolio (prev #: EDU-790J)

Course Available
2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation, Convenient Online Format

This course enables candidates in the Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) and Adult Education (AE) Credential Programs to provide evidence of their growth and progress as an effective CTE or AE educator. Candidates will be required to develop an e-portfolio that highlights the knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained through prior coursework or teaching experience. Candidates will create a PowerPoint lesson. This course is mandatory for candidates in the CTE and AE Credential Programs.

Course Details

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

Who Should Attend: Teachers who need to fulfill the requirements for the Designated Subjects 3-year preliminary CTE credentials (issued after 9/1/2010) and the 3-year preliminary Adult Education credentials (issued after 2/1/2013)

Course Format: Online; information will be emailed to you by the first day

Course Materials: No text required

Note: This course has prerequisite requirements, 1) Completion of Foundations of Teaching English Learners in CTE 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

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X790J – 097 22 Jan 202525 Feb 2025 2 $375

Foundations of Adult Education/Career Technical Education Teaching Portfolio (prev #: EDU-790J)

22 Jan 202525 Feb 2025
2
$375
Credit Validation
Online
Jordan Murray

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation courses after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: December 22, 2024 – January 22, 2025 (11:59pm PT) or until course reaches its maximum enrollment. If so, please add yourself to the wait list.

EDC-X790J – 098 19 Feb 202525 Mar 2025 2 $375

Foundations of Adult Education/Career Technical Education Teaching Portfolio (prev #: EDU-790J)

19 Feb 202525 Mar 2025
2
$375
Credit Validation
Online
Irene Cox

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation courses after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: January 19 – February 19, 2025 (11:59pm PT) or until course reaches its maximum enrollment. If so, please add yourself to the wait list.

EDC-X790J – 099 26 Mar 202529 Apr 2025 2 $375

Foundations of Adult Education/Career Technical Education Teaching Portfolio (prev #: EDU-790J)

26 Mar 202529 Apr 2025
2
$375
Credit Validation
Online
Linda Matzek

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation courses after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: February 26 – March 26, 2025 (11:59pm PT) or until course reaches its maximum enrollment. If so, please add yourself to the wait list.

What You Will Learn

  • Show evidence of progress toward earning a clear CTE or AE credential and develop personal goals for completion of the credential requirements
  • Complete an EdJoin profile with required attachments and do a job search
  • Create an effective professional educator resume
  • Demonstrate the ability to research and evaluate the advantages of participating in one or more professional organizations
  • Describe a personal philosophy of their beliefs about teaching CTE or AE
  • Design a comprehensive CTE or AE lesson plan and present lesson content in Power Point
  • Develop and e-portfolio containing evidence of their knowledge, skills, and abilities in becoming a successful CTE or AE educator

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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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.

Testimonials

I learned that there is so many more aspects to teaching than before i took the class.

Really enjoyed the program.I gained a lot of information from the the classes!

It was a great learning experience were I was able to put into practice my skills as well as attain new one to become a more efficient teacher.