Streamlined Teacher Education Program:

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Streamlined Teacher Education
Program English
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Streamlined Teacher Education Program, (STEP)

• Ideal for Early Deciders
• Complete Bachelors degree in English and Single
  Subject Teaching Credential simultaneously in 135
  units.
• Students participate in early field experiences
  to confirm that the teaching profession is a good
  career choice.
• Students take the most efficient classes to
  complete both General Education, Major, Subject
  Matter and Credential requirements.
• Three-Phase program

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Three Phases of Transfer English STEP
Phase I 60 units(CC)
Phase II 36 units(CSUF)
Phase III 39 units(CSUF)
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Phase I/Pre-STEP Admission Requirements

• Admission to a Community College
• Attend Pre-STEP Advisement Workshop
• Submit the Phase I/Pre-STEP registration form to
  CCT Advisor
• Pre-STEP includes specific classes for some
  general education requirements and for the major.

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Phase I/Pre-STEP Classes at the Community College
(60 units)

• HCOM 102 Equivalent
• GE Written Communication
• GE Critical Thinking
• GE Math
• GE Physical Earth/Astronomical Sciences
• GE Life Science
• GE Science Lab
• GE Introduction to the Arts
• ENGL 211, 212, 221 or 222 Equivalent (Take 3)
• U.S. History
• U.S. Government
• Any additional Area D to meet 12 units
• Any Lifelong Learning
• EDSC 304 310 (6 units)
• Additional Electives (6 units)

Area A (9 units) Area B (12 units) Area
C (12 units) Area D (12 units) Area E(3
units) ED CoursesElectives (6 units)
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Phase II/STEP Admission Requirements

• Completion of 60 units of specified Phase
  I/Pre-STEP coursework
• Earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Passing CBEST score
• Completed early fieldwork requirement
• Submit the Phase II/STEP application form to CCT
  (Available from CCT Field Advisor)

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Phase II/STEP (36 units)

• Major Classes
• Upper Division GE
• Subject Matter Preparation Program
• Credential Program Prerequisites

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Phase III/STEP Credential Admission
Requirements

• Completion of 36 units of specified
  Phase II/STEP coursework
• Earned a GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Attended a Credential program overview
• Seen major advisor (at least once per academic
  year)
• Passage of the EWP
• Filed Graduation check at completion of 90 units
• Completed application to Phase III/STEP-Credential
  
• In Phase III/STEP Credential students finish
  major classes and begin coursework in the single
  subject credential program

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Phase III/STEP Credential (39 units)

• Any remaining Major Classes
• Any remaining Subject Matter Preparation Program
  Classes
• Credential Program Classes

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Advantages of STEP

• Frequent specialized advising
• Highly focused academic plan
• Classroom field experience throughout the program
• Close interaction with Education and major
  faculty

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Can STEP students take elective courses?

• Yes. Students are not restricted to the
  prescribed 135 units.
• Students are allowed to complete a minor or to
  take additional elective units.

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Center for Careers in Teaching

• Visit the CCT web site at
• http//www.fullerton.edu/cct
• (714) 278 7130
• Humanities Building,
• Room 113