Prerequisites
Academic
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university
- Grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) in all work
Prerequisites Courses
- 2 ASL and Deaf Culture
- Principles of Teaching Reading
Tests
The following tests are required for those seeking a California credential (for both Distance Learning and Onsite Programs).
- TOEFL (required for prospective candidates for whom English is a second language)
- CBEST California Basic Educational Skills Test (passing score)
- CSET California Subject Exam for Teachers: Multiple Subjects I, II, III (passing score on at least one)
Are there other requirements?
Onsite Education Option Requirements:
- Candidates must be committed to a listening and spoken language approach
- Application form, submitted with official copies of transcripts of all college coursework, and all test scores
- Personal interview and written essay demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication abilities, personal attributes, teacher dispositions and leadership potential
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Candidates must also have applied for a Certificate of Clearance through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Technology Requirements
All candidates must possess a newer computer (less than 2 years old) with the appropriate hardware and software, including a built-in microphone and camera, in order to fully participate in the online classes. The following is required:
- Laptop Computer with wireless capability (no more than 2 yrs old):
- Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.7.5 or higher
2 Ghz or higher CPU
4 GB or more of RAM
DVD
Wireless Internet connection
- Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.7.5 or higher
- Webcam
- External Backup hard drive (1TB or larger)
- Thumb Drive (16 GB or higher)
- Software:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free download at adobe.com)
- Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Windows Media Player (Free download at microsoft.com)
- Macromedia Flash Player (Free download at macromedia.com)
- Skype (Free download at skype.com)
- iTunes and Quicktime Media Player (Free download at apple.com)
- Software:
- Digital video camera with USB port or iPad
- Digital camera AC adapter/wall recharger
- Digital camera tripod/stand
Accredited by WASC and CTC