SDSU Liberal Studies Program Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) - CSET Waiver

Policies and Procedures [Revised 11-05-19 VLH]

Support Team

NAME/POSITION ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES RELEVANT TO CSET WAIVER

Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan vloh-hagan@sdsu.edu

Program Director, Liberal Studies

● Reviews/Evaluations of Self-Evaluation Forms

● Consultations ● Course Equivalencies ● Questions and Issues ● CSET Info Sessions and Workshops ● ESM Submission

Main Campus students with last names that begin with A-K: Ann Nguyen nnguyen@sdsu.edu Main Campus students with last names that begin with L to Z: Sylvia Hernandez srhernandez@sdsu.edu Imperial Valley Campus students: Betty Wong bwong@sdsu.edu

Credential Analysts, COE Office of Student Success

● ESM Verification Letters ● Credential Processing

Alison Sternal (Main Campus) asternal@sdsu.edu Michelle Xiong (Main Campus) mxiong@sdsu.edu Americo Yacopi (IV Campus) ayacopi@sdsu.edu

Academic Advisors, Liberal Studies

● Advising regarding courses, scheduling, registration, etc.

Melanie Falkenberg mfalkenb@sdsu.edu

Admissions Coordinator, COE Office of Student Success

● SDSU Credential Program Admissions

Background Credential programs in California require proof of subject matter competence. This competence is demonstrated in two main ways: (1) Passing the CSET exams, or (2) Completing a Commission-Approved Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Preparation Program. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)-approved Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) programs must meet several Standards of Program Quality and Effectiveness, which are based on California laws and the Commission’s policies such as meeting minimum unit and content area requirements, as well as ESM program standards, including the Subject Matter Requirements (SMRs). The SMRs are the content knowledge required in an ESM program and are aligned to the K-12 content standards that the candidate will be expected to know. The SMR areas include:

● Education ● Reading, Language, and Literature ● History and Social Science ● Math ● Science ● Visual and Performing Arts ● Physical Education ● Human Development

Graduates who successfully complete the CTC-approved subject matter courses and requirements of a CTC-approved ESM program have demonstrated their Subject Matter competency, and can thus waive the requirement to take and pass the Multiple Subject CSET for entry into a credential program in order to complete student teaching. As of August 2019, SDSU’s Liberal Studies program is a Commission-Approved Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program. As such, graduates of the SDSU Liberal Studies program who meet the requirements (see Self-Evaluation form) will be eligible to be waived from taking the Multiple Subject CSET exams. Credential candidates must submit a Verification Letter with their credential program applications. [Note: A Verification Letter (100%) of the ESM program can lead to full admission status. Students can submit an In-Progress ESM Verification Letter which can lead to conditional admission if 80% (67 units) of requirements are met. Be sure to check to make sure that the credential program(s) to which you are applying will accept a preliminary CSET waiver letter for conditional admission.] SDSU’s Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) program will provide Liberal Studies majors the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of ESM program requirements while they move through their Liberal Studies undergraduate major. The ESM program will be delivered through a collaborative and interdisciplinary partnership with the College of Arts and Letters, College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Sciences. The faculty and staff of all of the colleges and departments who offer courses in the Liberal Studies program collaborate on all of the course content and syllabi in order to ensure that each of the ESM program standards is identified, practiced, and assessed leading to student mastery. Candidates will be carefully and regularly advised on how to complete the required curriculum by full-time program director and student services professionals. SDSU’s ESM program meets the minimum of 84 semester units; in addition, in order to demonstrate depth of study, SDSU students choose a concentration of study in one of the following content areas: Elementary Education, Mathematics, Science, and ITEP (Integrated Teacher Education Program). SDSU’s ESM program ensures the quality of candidates’ undergraduate experiences as they gain competence and content in order to deliver relevant 21st century learning in their future classrooms.

Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Competencies In order to qualify as an Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) programs, SDSU’s Liberal Studies program needed to demonstrate that our courses and program requirements met the following standards/expectations, leading toward student mastery: Content Standards:

● Reading, Language, and Literature Domain (Reading, Language, and Literature; Conventions of Language; Reading Comprehension and Analysis)

● History and Social Science Domain (World History; United States History; California History)

● Mathematics Domain (Number Sense; Algebra and Functions; Measurement and Geometry; Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability)

● Science Domain (Physical Science; Life Science; Earth and Space Science) ● Visual and Performing Arts Domain (Dance; Music, Theatre, Visual Art) ● Physical Education (Movement Skills and Movement Knowledge; Self-Image and

Personal Development; Social Development) ● Human Development (Cognitive Development, Social Development, Physical

Development, Influences on Development)

Depth of Study: ● At least 84 semester units of core courses ● At least 9-12 semester units in a concentration/emphasis: Elementary Education, Math,

Science, ITEP It took a total of three years and three submissions to finally get approved as an ESM program. As such, we need to implement our protocol with fidelity and ensure that we do not lose our ability to offer the CSET Waiver. This means that students will have to comply with the Commission-Approved ESM program expectations. This is the main rationale for why we cannot substitute courses, waive/omit courses, etc. We do not want to jeopardize our status. Please do not ask us to do so. Students must comply with the policies and procedures stated in this document. Eligibility In order to be eligible for the CSET Waiver, students must meet some minimum requirements. If these requirements are not met, the CSET Waiver cannot be awarded. First, eligible students must be a Liberal Studies major at SDSU (San Diego Campus or Imperial Valley Campus). SDSU will NOT be reviewing or verifying ESM programs from other universities. In addition, SDSU will not be granting CSET waivers to non-Liberal Studies majors; for example, students from the Child and Family Development (CFD) major who complete all the ESM courses will still not qualify. The CSET Waiver is a benefit of the SDSU Liberal Studies program and is tied to the major.

● Furthermore, eligible students must have graduated from the SDSU Liberal Studies program on or after Fall 2018 (Main Campus) or Fall 2019 (Imperial Valley Campus). These students may have to take some courses to qualify for the ESM but SDSU will review their cases. (Several courses have been significantly revised to align with the ESM standards; as such, these courses, if taken before Fall 2018/19, will most likely not

count for the CSET waiver. As such, the best recommendation is to take the CSET exams.)

● If you graduated before these semesters, your program most likely will not qualify as significant changes have been made to the program overall in the last several years. As such, the best recommendation is to take the CSET exams. That stated, graduates can still complete the Self-Evaluation Form to see if it’s worth pursuing a consultation with Dr. Loh-Hagan. But, please note that you will most likely not qualify for CSET waiver. The purpose of the consultation would be to show you how far or close you are to qualifying. Please manage your expectations.

● In addition, at this time, ADT/Ed-Generalist students most likely will not qualify for CSET waiver. As such, the best recommendation is to take the CSET exams. That stated, ADT/Ed-Generalist students can still complete the process and request a consultation with Dr. Loh-Hagan. [Note: ADT/Ed-Generalist students have the option of breaking their ADT contracts in order to pursue CSET Waiver. Please make an appointment with the Advisors to discuss this option.]

Second, eligible students must complete core course requirements which consists of at least 84 units plus one of the following emphases which consists of at least 9-12 additional units

○ Elementary Education ○ Math ○ Science ○ ITEP

The following courses when taken as part of the SDSU Liberal Studies program are designated as ESM core course requirements: Content Area SDSULIBST ESM CCTC Approved Coursework

Some courses have been revised significantly to meet the new ESM standards. You must have taken the course by or after the noted semester/year. MC = Main Campus; IV = Imperial Valley Campus

Education (6 units) ED 200

LS 300 (MC Fall 2018; IV Fall 2019)

Reading, Language, and Literature (24 units)

3 units of GE Composition: AFRAS 120, CCS 111B, RWS 100

3 units of GE Intermediate Comp and Critical Thinking: AFRAS 200, CCS 200, RWS 200

3 units of GE Oral Communication: AFRAS 140, CCS 111A, COMM 103

LING 420

LING 452 (MC Fall 2018; IV Fall 2019)

ENGL 306A

ENGL 306W

3 units of GE Literature: CLT 270A, CLT 270B, ENGL 220

History and Social Science (15 units)

HIST 100

HIST 411

HIST 413

3 units of GE American Institutions I: AFRAS 170A, AMIND 140, CCS 141A, HIST 109

3 units of American Institutions and California Government: AFRAS 170B, AMIND 141, CCS 141B, HIST 110, POL S 102

Math (13.5 units) MATH 210

MATH 211

MTHED 212

MATH 312

MATH 313

Science (14 units) BIOL 100

BIOL 100L

GEOL 104

N SCI 100

PHYS 412

Visual and Performing Arts (12 units)

THEA 100

MUS 102

ART 387

MUS 343 (MC Fall 2018; IV Spring 2020)

Physical Education (2 units)

ENS 241A

ENS 241B

Human Development (3-6 units)

TE 170 (Transfer Students: CFD 170) (Will also count: PSYCH 101 and PSYCH 230)

Approved lower division course equivalents can be taken at the community college level before entering SDSU or can be taken at SDSU. All upper division courses must be taken at SDSU. Third, eligible students must pass all the ESM-designated courses with a “C” grade or better. This needs to be confirmed by official transcripts. (Note: Any “C-, D, F, W, NC” grades fall below the required “C” grade. Such non-passing grades do not demonstrate subject matter competence.)

Fourth, eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better. This needs to be confirmed by official transcripts. (Note: Cumulative means all courses taken over your entire undergraduate experience, including transfer/community college classes, major classes, general education courses, etc.) Ideal Time to Request an Evaluation/Verification There are ideal times to request the CSET Waiver. Do not request an evaluation until you have senior status and are about to graduate. That stated, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and first-semester Seniors are encouraged to study the Self-Evaluation Form and use it as a guide to ensure compliance and as a guide to help with registration; students should also meet with their Advisors on a regular basis to ensure they are on track. For Seniors in the SDSU Liberal Studies program:

● After you earn 90 units, complete the Self-Evaluation Form to see what you still need to take and plan accordingly. This is a pro-active approach.

● In your last semester of your B.A. (105 units) in Liberal Studies program, petition for graduation and complete and submit the Self-Evaluation Form to see if you qualify for an In-Progress Verification Letter (80%). This is necessary if you are applying to credential programs while still earning your B.A. This letter is a preliminary letter that can be submitted to credential programs to which you are applying. Once all the ESM courses have been completed and passed, you will need to request a final CSET waiver letter confirming successful completion of the ESM courses.

For Graduates of the SDSU Liberal Studies program:

● Immediately after you graduate and as soon as your official transcript is finalized, complete and submit the Self-Evaluation Form to see if you qualify for a Verification Letter (100%) which is needed for full consideration for a credential program. Reminder: You cannot student teach without CSETs or CSET Waiver.

The best time to request an evaluation/verification is after you have completed your B.A. degree so that you can get a 100% completed verification letter. Please note that we will only review applications twice. So, make sure to only submit when you are ready. Process for Evaluation/Verification (Instructions) An overview of the process is as follows: STEP PERSON(S)

First Level

Self-Evaluation Form Student

Second Level

Evaluation of Self-Evaluation Form Approval of Course Equivalencies Consultations

Dr. Loh-Hagan

2.5 Level Adjustments to course schedules and academic plans in order to qualify for CSET Waiver (Repeat first and second levels when you have completed the necessary coursework.)

Advisors

Third Level

Verifications Credential Analysts

More specifically, these are the steps students should follow:

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read this document (SDSULibSt ESM Policies and Procedures) in its entirety. Make sure that you fully understand the protocol. Failing to submit properly will result in delays. Also, your application will only be reviewed a total of two times. Reading this document will help ensure that you complete the process correctly.

2 Print copies of the (1) Self-Evaluation Form and your (2) DARs (Degree Audit Report) and/or transcript(s). You can get your DARs and transcripts from your SDSU WebPortal account and/or from the community college campuses. Transfer Students: Please obtain official transcripts from all your undergraduate institutions (i.e. community colleges).

3 Complete the first section of the Self-Evaluation Form entitled “Criteria for SDSU Liberal Studies Program’s ESM Equivalency.” If you do not meet these basic requirements, there is no need to go further. The best recommendation is to take the CSET exams.

4 Complete the student information section of the Self-Evaluation Form. This section asks for your name, RED ID, address, email, phone, status, catalog info, graduation info, credential program application plan, and CBEST info.

5 Complete the second page of the Self-Evaluation Form - See Sample on last page of this document. Remember to attach your DARs/transcript to the Self-Evaluation form when you submit it.

● For each class, note the semester/year that you took the course and the grade you got. Then, highlight the met requirements on your DARs/transcripts.

● If you took the course at a community college, please note the name of the course and the community college. Use www.assist.org to help you.

● If you did not take the specific course but would like to make a case for a course equivalency, then include the course prefix and title, number of units, and institution where course was completed. You must also attach a course description and a course syllabus. The program director will determine whether or not the course can count; note that it’s difficult to align courses. Non-articulated courses are rarely approved for CSET Waiver equivalency.

Note: Approved lower division course equivalents can be taken at the community college level before entering SDSU or can be taken at SDSU. All upper division courses must be taken at SDSU. Note: Some courses have been revised significantly to meet the new ESM standards. As such, in order to get the CSET Waiver, you must have taken the course by or after the noted semester/year. For example, for LS 300: If you took the course on Main Campus (MC) on or after Fall 2018 [on or after Fall 2019 for Imperial Valley (IV) Campus], then it counts. If you took it before the noted semester/year, they it does not count and you may need to take other courses to qualify for ESM. This will be determined during your consultation with Dr. Loh-Hagan.

6 Take some time to reflect. Self-assess and make some decisions:

● If you have not met 80% (67 units) of the ESM-designated courses or do not meet the minimum criteria, then you must decide whether or not you want to pursue CSET Waiver or take the CSET exams. At this point, you can meet with the Advisors to discuss timing, options, courses, schedules, etc. Weigh all your options - Pursuing the CSET waiver may not be worth

your time, money, effort, etc. ● If you have met 80% and you’re still a senior,

you might want to consider moving forward with getting the CSET Waiver. If you don’t plan on applying to credential programs until after you graduate, wait until then to apply.

● If you think you have met 100%, then you should definitely apply for CSET Waiver.

At this point, if it makes sense for you to take the CSET exams, you can stop here.

7 If you would like to apply for CSET Waiver and have met all or most of the requirements, read and sign the “Student Agreement” on page 3 of the Self-Evaluation Form. Remember that you can only submit a total of two times so make sure that you are ready when you submist. [If you have NOT met the requirements, read the section in this document entitled, “Students Who Do Not Qualify.” If you need further clarification, please make an appointment with Dr. Loh-Hagan at vloh-hagan@sdsu.edu.]

8 Submit the Self-Evaluation Form and attach all documents (i.e. DARs, transcripts, etc.) to Dr. Loh-Hagan’s office (EBA 255F) for evaluation. Allow 3-4 weeks for processing. [Submit hard/paper copies to Dr. Loh-Hagan but make a copy for your own records.) Make sure to do your due diligence in completing the Self-Evaluation Form and in submitting all required documents; otherwise, you risk delays in processing as incomplete submissions will be returned to the applicants. And again, you can only submit a total of two times.

9 Dr. Loh-Hagan will email you your results and/or to schedule a consultation. During the consultation, you will review the “Evaluation Results” and the “Completion Contract.” This is another point in this process in which you need to reflect and decide if it makes sense to take the CSET exams or to pursue the CSET Waiver.

10 If students qualify for CSET Waiver (100% or 80%), submit all documents (signed by Dr. Loh-Hagan) to the Credential Analysts for a Verification Letter by completing a “Request for CSET Waiver Letter” via this webpage - Carefully read these steps: https://education.sdsu.edu/oss/credentials-oss/request-for-cset-waiver-letter (Note that the Credential Analysts will not accept any forms that have not been signed by Dr. Loh-Hagan.)

● Complete the CSET waiver letter request form. ● For Step 1, ignore the advisor’s

recommendation form. Instead you will be scanning and uploading your Self-Evaluation Form and all the attached documents (signed by Dr. Loh-Hagan) in the section that asks you to “Attach a copy of your advisor’s recommendation form here.” Label your documents as follows: SDSULibSt_CSET_First Name Last Name (Example: SDSULibSt_CSET_Libby Studs)

● For Step 2, complete the student info section. Your written request is as follows: “I am a SDSU Liberal Studies student/graduate and I am requesting an ESM CSET Waiver Letter.” Also type an address where you would like your letter to be sent.

● Electronically sign the form. ● Validate your email by checking your email

account for an email from EchoSign. (At this time, make a request to send your official transcripts to the Credential Analysts.) If you qualify, the Credential Analysts will verify your application and send you a Verification Letter to be used for your credential programs. (If you are applying to SDSU, we can notify our admissions team directly.)

11 If you had received an In-Progress Verification Letter (80%) and need to apply for a completed (100%) Verification Letter, please complete all the required

courses on your “Completion Contract.” Then, complete Steps #5-10 again. [This will count as your second evaluation submission.] When you submit your documents, attach the new documents on top of the previous documents. Then submit ALL the documents. We need to see all the versions. Also, Label your documents as follows: SDSULibSt_CSET_First Name Last Name (Example: SDSULibSt_CSET_Libby Studs)

Note: Evaluations could take approximately 4-6 weeks to be processed. Requests will not be expedited and are completed on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be patient. Note for Imperial Valley Students: IV Campus students should work with Ms. Dolores Rivera and Ms. Betty Wong. Follow the same process in regard to completing your Self-Evaluation Forms. Ms. Rivera and Ms. Wong will review your Self-Evaluation Forms. They will consult with Dr. Loh-Hagan as needed (specifically for course equivalencies). IV Campus students should apply for CSET Waiver by December 1st to ensure priority evaluations. Emailing for Consultation Before emailing Dr. Loh-Hagan, you must do the following:

● Read this Policies and Procedures document ● Complete the Self-Evaluation Form

Main Campus Students: Please do not email the Advisors or Credential Analysts directly. You will be re-directed to Dr. Loh-Hagan.

When emailing for a consultation regarding your CSET Waiver eligibility, please remember to employ the SDSU Liberal Studies Program Norms - BBRAGG:

● Be professional. ● Be kind. ● Respect your Reputation. ● Act with Accountability ● Grow a Growth mindset. ● Grow your experiences.

Here is an example of an email:

Dear Dr. Loh-Hagan, I am writing in regard to the SDSU Liberal Studies CSET Waiver.. I have read the Policies and Procedures document. I have also completed the Self-Evaluation Form which I will submit to your office in EBA 255F along with all the proper documents. I would like to schedule a consultation with you to discuss the following matters: XXXX. Thank you for your time. Best, Student Name RED ID

Students Who Do Not Qualify: PLEASE READ! Not qualifying for the CSET Waiver is upsetting. Please remain calm and know that you still have options. You must make decisions about the best option for you. Note that you can still graduate without the CSET Waiver. The following are the main reasons why SDSU Liberal Studies students would not qualify for a CSET waiver:

● You did not take the correct courses. By substituting courses or by not taking courses puts your CSET waiver eligibility at risk.

● You did not take certain courses at the correct time. This is because courses needed to be adjusted in order to meet the ESM requirements. Not taking these specific versions of the course means that you did not meet the standards.

● You graduated prior to Fall 2018 (Main Campus) or Fall 2019 (Imperial Valley). Some courses have been significantly changed to align with the new ESM standards. In addition, the program has significantly changed over the years. The 2019-20 Liberal Studies program is most aligned to the ESM standards; if you graduated several years before this, your program will most likely not qualify.

● You chose the ADT/Ed-Generalist pathway. This pathway may not have all the required courses.

The following are some possible options for students who did not qualify for the CSET waiver:

● Take the three Multiple Subject CSET exams.

● Take the missing required courses; these courses must be approved by Dr. Loh-Hagan. This could possibly delay your graduation. (Graduated students will need to enroll via CES as an Open University student which costs more.)

● Take courses that will address the missing standards; these courses must be approved by Dr. Loh-Hagan. This could possibly delay your graduation. (Graduated students will need to enroll via CES as an Open University student which costs more.)

Some things to consider:

● It may save you money to just take the exams versus taking the extra classes. ○ If you have to delay graduation in order to take additional courses to meet the

CSET Waiver, you are paying for an entire semester(s). This will cost more than the cost of the CSET exams ($99 per exam if taken on separate days or $247 if taken in one day).

○ Taking courses via Open University (CES) is more expensive than taking courses as an enrolled SDSU student. One course will cost more than the cost of the CSET exams.

● It may save you time if you just take the exams versus taking the additional classes. For example, the CSET exams take a total of 5 hours if taken in one day. Taking classes is an entire semester (at least 15 weeks).

● You are not entitled to the CSET Waiver as a SDSU Liberal Studies student; the CSET Waiver still needs to be earned. That stated, students can still graduate with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and not be eligible for the CSET Waiver. Plus, you only need the CSET Waiver if you are applying for a teaching credential.

SDSU Liberal Studies Program Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Equivalency

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Please read these FAQs for an answer before reaching out - More than likely, you will find your answer here! Is the SDSU Liberal Studies ESM Program for the CSET Waiver good for any credential program? Our program has been approved by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to waive the CSET requirement to demonstrate competency in the subject matter of Multiple Subjects. Therefore, all California Multiple-Subject and Special Education credential programs can accept the Multiple Subject CSET waiver letter from SDSU. Does the SDSU Liberal Studies ESM program waive any other CSET exams such as the Physical Education CSET or other single subject CSET exams? No. Our program only demonstrates competency in the subject matter of Multiple Subjects. Therefore this waiver can only be used for Elementary Education (Multiple Subject) and/or Special Education credential programs. What if I plan to do the SDSU Liberal Studies ITEP pathway, when should I apply for the CSET Waiver? ITEP students who follow the pathway will automatically get the CSET Waiver along with their teaching credential. ITEP students do not need to complete this process. Why do I need a grade of C or better for all ESM courses? The SDSU Liberal Studies program needs to demonstrate student mastery of the ESM; as such, students must pass these courses with a C or better. A passing score on the CSET examinations is the equivalent of a C grade. Why do I need a GPA of 2.7 or better to qualify for the CSET waiver? The SDSU Liberal Studies program’s impaction criteria requires students to have a 2.7 or better. This also aligns with the CTC GPA requirement for credential programs. If I received a preliminary/conditional ESM CSET Waiver letter, can I use that to apply to credential programs? The preliminary letter (80% Verification Letter) can be submitted along with your credential application to potentially receive a conditional acceptance from a credential program. Please be mindful that if you do not earn a passing grade in the pending course(s), you potentially jeopardize any conditional acceptance you may receive. Also, please check to make sure that the credential program(s) to which you are applying will accept a preliminary CSET waiver letter for conditional admission. What about the other SDSU Liberal Studies major courses not on the ESM list (i.e. LS 498)? Do I still need to take these courses? Yes. You need all these courses to earn a B.A. in Liberal Studies. You can only get the CSET waiver if you have an earned B.A. in Liberal Studies. To reiterate, students must complete and pass ALL of the required courses for the Liberal Studies major in order to meet the B.A. degree requirements, to get the CSET waiver, and to continue on to the credential program.

For CCC Transfer Students: How do I know if a lower-division course at a community college is an approved course equivalent and/or approved for an ESM course? Please refer to ASSIST. If you took a lower division course at a community college and you think is an equivalent but it is not listed in ASSIST, add it to the self-evaluation form and attach a course description and a course syllabus for review. You may receive a note from the Evaluators with the required standards that need to be met and you will be asked to show how the course meets those standards. Please note that approving course substitutions for the CSET waiver is rare.

For Transfer Students From Another University/College: How do I know if a course I took at another 4-year university is an approved course and/or approved substitution for an ESM course? Add it to the self-evaluation form and attach a course description and a course syllabus for review. You may receive a note from the Evaluators with the required standards that need to be met and you will be asked to show how the course meets those standards. Please note that approving course substitutions for the CSET waiver is rare. Also, all upper division coursework needs to be taken at SDSU.

SAMPLE OF SELF-EVALUATION FORM

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SDSU Liberal Studies Program

Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Self-Evaluation Form Instructions:

� Read the ESM Policies and Procedures. � Print copies of this (1) Self-Evaluation form and your (2) DARs (Degree Audit Report) and/or transcripts from all undergrad

institutions. [Reminder: You can only submit evaluations a total of two times.] � Complete this form. Highlight requirements on your DARs/transcript. Attach DARs/transcript to this form. � If you have met all or most of the requirements, submit this form and all attached documents to Dr. Loh-Hagan’s office (EBA 255F)

for evaluation. Allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Dr. Loh-Hagan will contact you regarding next steps. � If you have NOT met the requirements, consider taking the CSET exams. For additional consultation or clarification, please submit

this form and all attached documents to Dr. Loh-Hagan’s office (EBA 255F). Dr. Loh-Hagan will contact you regarding next steps.

Criteria for SDSU Liberal Studies Program’s Elementary Subject Matter Equivalency (CSET Waiver): � Must complete a Liberal Studies major program at SDSU. � Must have completed SDSULibSt core course requirements which consists of at least 84 units (see matrix on

pg. 2) plus one of the following emphases which consists of at least 9-12 additional units: o Elementary Education o Math o Science o ITEP

� Must have passed all your ESM courses with a “C” grade or better. � Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better.

*If you graduated from the SDSU Liberal Studies program prior to Fall 2018 (Main Campus) or Fall 2019 (IV Campus), your program most likely does NOT meet the ESM standards. In addition, at this time, ADT/Ed-Generalist students most likely do not qualify for CSET Waiver. It is recommended that you take the CSET exams. Otherwise, follow the procedures for submitting this Self-Evaluation Form. Name (First, Middle, Last): Date: RED ID: Email: Address: Phone:

Check one:

� Started as freshman at SDSU � Started as transfer from this CCC campus:

_______________________________________ � Other: _________________________________

Catalog Semester/Year: _________________ Graduation Semester/Year: _________________ (If you are currently a student, did you petition for graduation already? __Yes __No)

Credential Program Application Plan (Check one): � Multiple Subject at SDSU � Special Education at SDSU � Bilingual at SDSU � Non-SDSU program; Campus: ______________ � Not planning to apply at this time � Other: _________________________________

Sem/Year applying for credential prog: _____________

CBEST Completion Information (Check one): � CBEST taken and passed; Date: _____________ � CBEST taken and scores pending; Date: ______ � CBEST date scheduled on__________________

*Note: Most credential programs require completion of CBEST for admission.

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*Approved lower division course equivalents can be taken at the community college level before entering SDSU or can be taken at SDSU. Upper division courses must be taken at SDSU.

Content Area SDSULIBST ESM CCTC Approved Coursework* Some courses have been revised significantly to meet the new ESM standards. You must have taken the course by or after the noted semester/year. MC = Main Campus; IV = Imperial Valley Campus

Sem/ Year

Grade Course Equivalent Include course prefix and title, number of units, institution where course was completed. Do this for community college courses as well. For courses not articulated via Assist.org, attach a course description and a course syllabus.

Verified by

Evaluator

Education (6 units) ED 200 LS 300 (MC Fall 2018; IV Fall 2019)

Reading, Language, and Literature (24 units)

3 units of GE Composition – Circle course: AFRAS 120, CCS 111B, RWS 100

3 units of GE Inter Comp and Critical Thinking – Circle course: AFRAS 200, CCS 200, RWS 200

3 units of GE Oral Communication – Circle course: AFRAS 140, CCS 111A, COMM 103

LING 420 LING 452 (MC Fall 2018; IV Fall 2019) ENGL 306A ENGL 306W 3 units of GE Literature – Circle course: CLT 270A, CLT 270B, ENGL 220

History and Social Science (15 units)

HIST 100 HIST 411 HIST 413 3 units of GE Amer Inst I – Circle course: AFRAS170A, AMIND140, CCS141A, HIST109

3 units of Amer Inst II & CA Gov – Circle course: AFRAS170B, AMIND141, CCS141B, HIST110, POL S102

Math (13.5 units) MATH 210 MATH 211 MTHED 212 MATH 312 MATH 313

Science (14 units) BIOL 100 BIOL 100L GEOL 104 N SCI 100 PHYS 412

Visual and Performing Arts (12 units)

THEA 100 MUS 102 ART 387 MUS 343 (MC Fall 2018; IV Spring 2020)

Physical Education (2 units)

ENS 241A ENS 241B

Human Development (3-6 units)

TE 170 (Transfer Students: CFD 170) (Will also count: PSYCH 101 and PSYCH 230)

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SDSU Liberal Studies Program

Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Equivalency Student Agreement I have completed this Self-Evaluation Form to the best of my knowledge. I did not falsify any information. I understand that there could be several outcomes to this evaluation process:

(1) I will qualify for the CSET Waiver; or (2) I will qualify for 80% (67 units) of the CSET Waiver; or (3) I will NOT qualify for the CSET waiver.

If I do NOT qualify for the CSET Waiver, I understand that I have several options which include:

(1) I can take the CSET exams; or (2) I can take the necessary courses to meet the ESM standards.

APPLICANT SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________________

EVALUTION RESULTS APPLICANTS: DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE.

EVALUATOR ONLY STUDENTS: NEXT STEPS* � These records show that the above student has

completed all of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved Liberal Studies Elementary Subject Matter Program courses at SDSU.

Please submit this form and all documents to Credential Analysts for Verification Letter by completing a “Request for CSET Waiver Letter” via this webpage: https://education.sdsu.edu/oss/credentials-oss/request-for-cset-waiver-letter. (Make a request to send your official transcripts to the Credential Analysts.)

� These records show that the above student has completed four-fifths (80%) of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved Liberal Studies Elementary Subject Matter Program courses at SDSU. Student does not qualify for CSET Waiver at this time.

Please submit this form and all documents to Credential Analysts for Verification Letter by completing a “Request for CSET Waiver Letter” via this webpage: https://education.sdsu.edu/oss/credentials-oss/request-for-cset-waiver-letter. (Make a request to send your official transcripts to the Credential Analysts.) Complete the remaining courses noted on the next page in order to completely meet ESM standards; Or take the CSET exams.

� These records show that the above student has NOT completed at least four-fifths (80%) the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved Liberal Studies Elementary Subject Matter Program courses at SDSU. Student does not qualify for CSET Waiver at this time.

Complete the remaining courses noted on the next page in order to completely meet ESM standards; Or take the CSET exams.

Evaluator Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Evaluator Name: Dr. V. Loh-Hagan, Liberal Studies Program Director

*Note for Students: Please keep a copy of all these documents (including the various versions). You will need to upload all these documents when you officially submit a “Request for CSET Waiver Letter.” Label your documents as follows: SDSULibSt_CSET_First Name Last Name

Revised 11/05/19 VLH

SDSU Liberal Studies Program

Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Equivalency Completion Contract

COMPLETED BY EVALUTOR This student’s academic coursework has been evaluated; as such, it has been determined that this student will need to complete the following requirements in order to meet the standards of SDSU Liberal Studies program’s commission-approved Elementary Subject Matter program: (Note: A ESM waiver letter will not be provided at this time as students need to complete the requirements listed below.)

Missing Requirement

Needs To Complete Comments

Applicants: If/when you have completed the missing requirements, you must request another evaluation. Liberal Studies Program Director: ______________________________________________