The School of Education

Graduate Programs 1207 Sproul Hall

• (951) 827-4633; fax (951) 827-3942

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Teacher Education Programs 1124 Sproul Hall

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Undergraduate Programs 1223 Sproul Hall

• (951) 827-4633; fax (951) 827-3942

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Since its founding in 1969, the School of Education (SOE) at UCR, has consistently delivered cutting edge master’s, doctoral and teacher cre- dentialing programs that prepare students to become outstanding classroom educators, researchers, and educational leaders. Our inland Southern Cali- fornia communities, with their growing population, diversity, and economic disparity, provide excellent opportunities to research important educational problems and develop effective solutions. Our faculty includes scholars in a wide range of areas including autism, learning disability research, educa- tion policy, reading development and disabilities, diversity and equity, and assessment and evaluation, and access to higher education.

The School of Education integrates the themes of Learning and Cognition, Social and Cognitive Development within the educational context, Language and Literacy, and Educational Policy. We use these themes to enrich students within a variety of degree programs including the B.A. in Education, Society, and Human Development, the minors in Athletic Leadership and Education, the Teaching Credential, the Master of Arts, the Master of Education, and the Ph.D. in Education, both in and out of the classroom, to enhance the well-being of those who participate in them. The School of Education focuses on the goal of enhancing the learning environments for all within all contexts.

The School of Education (SOE) offer a B.A. in Education, Society, and Human Development and a Minor in Education. The major builds a theoretical foundation, presents applied understandings in the study of education, and explores the varied contexts of learning over the life course. Program faculty bring multiple disciplinary perspectives to their research and courses, including cognitive sciences, developmental psychology, understanding of the exceptional child, applied behavior analysis, the relationship between education, society and culture, educational policy and leadership, measurement and assessment, and issues in higher education.

Students will benefit from completing the major or minor because they will be exposed to critical theories that investigate how education has been used to create, maintain, and reinforce social stratification. In ad- dition, students will develop a historical and contemporary awareness of different learning settings, and gain a strong foundation in human devel- opment, assessment and interventions in the education context.

Students who are interested in teaching elementary, middle, or high schools should consult an academic advisor in the SOE Undergraduate Programs Office about combining an appropriate major and minor or com- pleting a double major in order to develop appropriate expertise in the subject they plan to teach. The B.A. in Education, Society, and Human De- velopment is not a teacher credential program. (See School of Education section on Teaching Credentials and Masters programs.)

A major is a coordinated group of upper-division courses (courses numbered 100-199) in a field of specialization. The major may be a program of upper-division courses within a single department (departmental major), a group of related courses involving a number of departments (interdisciplinary major), or a group of courses chosen to meet a special interest.

Before enrolling in certain upper-division courses, students may be required to gain appropriate knowledge by completing specific prereq- uisite courses. With the assistance of a departmental advisor, students are expected to select lower-division courses that prepare them for the advanced studies they propose to follow.

The School of Education (SOE) offers two minor programs, however no student is required to take a minor. Minors are not de- gree-granting majors; they are sequences of supplemental courses designed to enhance work in certain areas. Any minor may be taken jointly with any departmental or interdepartmental major. The minor in the School shall consist of not fewer than 16 nor more than 24 units of organized upper-division course work. No overlap may occur among courses used to satisfy upper-division course requirements for a major and a minor. A GPA of at least 2.00 is required in upper-division courses in the field of the minor.

A minor is a set of courses focused on a single discipline or an inter- disciplinary thematic area. There can be no substitution for the courses listed as constituting a minor without approval of the governing depart- ment or committee. There is no limit on the number of minors a student can declare. Students must declare the minor(s) before their final degree check before graduation by completing a petition with the Student Affairs Office in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the Bourns College of Engi- neering, the School of Education, School of Business, or the School of Public Policy, depending on their major. Prior approval by the depart- ment or committee offering the minor is required. The minor is noted on the transcript at the time the degree is conferred.

While freshmen may choose an academic major on entering UCR, those who are unsure about specific academic goals may request to be admit- ted to CHASS or CNAS as undeclared. These students often take introduc- tory courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts while searching for an area that most excites their interest. Undeclared majors are encouraged to meet with an advisor in the Student Academic Affairs Office in CHASS or CNAS about their selec- tion of courses. Students are encouraged to attend a major change workshop hosted by their college. The School of Education also hosts major change workshops to help you learn about declaring the major in Education, Society, and Human Development. Students with 90 or more units toward a degree must declare a major.

To declare a major, students must obtain approval from the Student Academic Affairs Office by filing a Petition for Declaration of Major. Students who do not declare a major by 90 or more units may have a hold placed on their registration.

Students can declare a second major in a department or program of another college or school. Changes are not permitted while on academ- ic probation or during the final senior year (135 units or more). Both majors must be completed within the maximum limit of 216 units, and approval must be obtained from advisors in both departments or programs. In such cases, all course requirements must be completed for each of the two majors chosen. One of the two majors must be designated as the primary major for the purpose of satisfying breadth or general education requirements. No more than 8 upper-division units may count for both majors simultaneously.

A declaration of two majors in different colleges must be signed by the deans of the colleges concerned and filed by the student with the college of the principal major. If the two majors lead to different degrees (B.S. and B.A.), that fact will be noted on the transcript, but only one di- ploma indicating both degree designations will be issued upon successful completion of such a program. Furthermore, if the double major is a mixed B.S./B.A., the college requirements for both majors must be met.

Students wishing to declare a second major must present an outline to the SOE Undergraduate Programs Office, indicating which major will be used to satisfy breadth requirements and any overlap courses between the two majors.

Double Majors: In fulfilling degree requirements for multiple majors, a maxi- mum of 8 units may overlap between two majors.

Major and Minor Requirements: Students may not receive both the major in Education, Society, and Human Development and a minor in Education. In fulfilling requirements for a minor, a maximum of 8 units may overlap between a major in Education, Society, and Human Development and a minor from another department. No overlap may occur among courses used to satisfy upper-division course requirements for a major and a minor.

Students in good academic standing can petition to transfer from another college to The School of Education. The petition must be approved by the SOE Undergraduate Programs Office before the change can be pro- cessed by the Office of the Registrar. Changes are not permitted while on probation or during the final senior year (135 units or more). Detailed requirements can be found under the department or program listing in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog.

For a description of the University Honors Program, see Educational Opportunities in the front of this catalog. For a listing of require- ments and courses, refer to University Honors Program in the Pro- grams and Courses section.)

Students in the School of Education must meet three levels of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree: general university requirements, college requirements, and major requirements.

If you have questions contact your major department and academic advisor. It is your responsibility to be aware of all University, College, and major graduation requirements and to satisfactorily complete those requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.):

• Fulfill General University requirements in Entry Level Writing Require- ment and American History and Institutions.

• Complete 180 units (but not exceed 216 units), which 35 of the last 45 must be in residence in the student’s college with at least a “C” average (2.0) in overall coursework.

• Fulfill campus-wide English Composition requirement and College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) “breadth require- ments” for the B.A. degree.

• Complete the specified requirements in the major, with at least a “C” average (2.00) for upper-division courses in the major discipline.

General university requirements are listed at the beginning of the Under- graduate Studies section.

Students must satisfactorily complete for credit a minimum of 180 units for the bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 216 units is allowed. After having credit for 216 units, students are not permitted to continue except in cases approved by the associate dean in which specific academic or professional reasons are involved.

Detailed requirements for the Education, Society, and Human Develop- ment major can be found under the department or program listing in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog.

For more information on UCR policies and regulations see the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

Students are responsible for meeting deadline dates regarding en- rollment, add/drop/withdrawal, change of grading basis, credit by examination, declaration of candidacy, and other actions. The dates are online at registrar.ucr.edu and must be observed. Advising can be obtained in the SOE Undergraduate Programs Office.

It is the student’s responsibility to meet all graduation requirements: general university, college, and major. A staff of academic advisors is read- ily available to assist with questions pertaining to academic regulations and procedures, selection of courses which satisfy breadth require- ments, major options, and alternatives. Students who need to confer with an advisor about overall degree requirements, academic difficulty, program planning, or assistance in selecting a major need to schedule an appointment with their advisor.

Students are required to register and enroll by the date set by the cam- pus visit registrar.ucr.edu for details.

The recommended study load for undergraduate students is 15 to 16 units per quarter. This is the average quarterly load to ensure steady progress for graduation in four years. The minimal program for an undergraduate student to be considered full time is three courses (12 units) per quarter. The normal progress for an undergraduate student is four courses (16 units) per quarter.

A class schedule of fewer than 12 units must be approved by the as- sociate dean (visit registrar.ucr.edu for details). The university has established enrollment limits beyond which students require academic advisor approval. The limits are as follows: students in good academic standing, 20 units; students on academic probation, 17 units; students on subject-to-dismissal status, 15 units. Students on probation may not take courses on an “S/ NC” basis.

After the second week of instruction, students may request changes by peti- tion during a specified period. Petitions must usually be approved by the advisor and also, in the case of adds, by the instructor concerned. Changes to grading basis need advisor approval after the second week of classes. The associate dean must approve any changes in the class schedule requested after the regular petition period.

Courses (including Special Studies courses) can be added through the third week of instruction. Courses dropped after the second week of instruction will appear on the record with a “W” notation, signifying withdrawal. Students can withdraw from courses through the sixth week of instruction. The grading basis for a course can be changed through the eighth week of instruction. After the third week of instruction, a fee is required to file the petition to change the class schedule.

For details, see Part-Time Study under the Finances and Registration.

A petition is a form representing a student’s need or desire to be accept- ed from any standard rule or regulation in the university. It is the only way to obtain formal approval from the department, the college or school, the Registrar, or whomever has authority over a particular request. Some petitions carry a small fee; others are free.

An approved petition for a waiver or substitution in degree require- ments represents an agreement between the student, the college or school, and in some cases, the department chair, granting the student an exception from the existing regulations.

Petitions are also used at UCR to change college or major, enroll in fewer units than regulations permit, make late changes to a class schedule, obtain credit by examination, concurrent enrollment, or withdraw from the university. Petitions for most of these exceptions are available in the SOE Undergraduate Programs Office. Please note that petitions for retroactive actions more than one year old will not be approved.

To earn credit for a course by examination without formal enrollment in that course, students must be in residence and in good academic standing.

Before the examination may be given, arrangements and approval for examination for degree credit must be made with the instructor appointed to give the examination, a faculty advisor (if the major depart- ment requires it), and the associate dean. Petitions must be filed with the Office of the Registrar no later than the third week of instruction. Credit by examination is not allowed for English Composition courses.

The results of all examinations for degree credit are entered on students’ records as though they had actually taken the courses of instruction. There is a $5 service charge for each petition. The credit by examination procedure may not be used as a means of improving a previous grade.

Undergraduate students in good academic standing may receive credit for courses undertaken and graded “S” up to a limit of one-third of the total units undertaken and passed on the Riverside campus at the time the degree is awarded. Normally, this means no more than 4 units of “S/NC” per quarter. The total also includes courses graded only “S/ NC.” Courses that are required in, or prerequisite to, a major may not be taken on a “S/NC” basis unless approved by the chair of the major de- partment. Students on special status or limited status may take courses on a “S/NC” basis only with the approval of the associate dean.

A student may elect “S/NC” or delete “S/NC” from a course by filing a petition (enrollment adjustment form) with the Registrar. The deadline is the end of the eighth week of instruction and is listed each quarter at registrar.ucr.edu. This deadline is strictly enforced.

Regulations governing the “S/NC” option are described under Credit and Grades in the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

At the close of each quarter, the courses, units, grades, and grade points earned are added to the student’s cumulative university record. This record summarizes progress toward a degree. Lack of adequate progress may jeopardize continued registration. Students can access their advisory degree check through rweb.ucr.edu.

To graduate from UCR, undergraduate students must file an application for graduation. The application must be submitted by 4 p.m. of the dead- line date listed at registrar.ucr.edu. Applications are not accepted after the deadline established for the quarter.

Students should review their remaining requirements through rweb.ucr. edu each quarter. They should also contact their academic advisor two quarters before expected graduation to confirm remaining requirements.

Completion of the degree depends upon completion of any work in prog- ress. During the graduation quarter, any changes made to a student’s schedule after the third week of instruction should be immediately reported to the academic advisor.

If for any reason a student does not meet the requirements for gradu- ation after filing the application, another application must be filed for the appropriate quarter. Students graduating in absentia after an absence of one or more quarters must apply for readmission to the university and file an application for graduation.

All course work, whether taken at UCR or elsewhere, must be completed by the last day of UCR’s finals week during the quarter of graduation (no GDs or Incomplete grades). Incomplete, IE, IP or GD grades on the transcript will stop the processing of the degree.

Once the application for graduation is filed, the student’s name will be entered on the appropriate degree list. Students who need to amend the prospective quarter of graduation and who have submitted an application for graduation petition must notify the SOE Undergradu- ate Education Programs Office, in writing, as soon as possible.

Students may withdraw from the university prior to the end of instruc- tion, for serious personal reasons, with the approval of the associate dean. Forms are available in the SOE Undergraduate Education Programs Office.

The School of Education (SOE) offers credential programs for students preparing for careers in elementary, middle school, and high school teaching; and teaching in classrooms for individuals with mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities. The programs prepare students to teach English learners and students from diverse backgrounds.

The School offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with a General Education Teaching Emphasis. This is for qualified students earning a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential and is generally completed in one academic year and a summer term. A combined M.Ed. and credential in the area of Special Education is also available to qualified candidates. In addition, M.Ed. emphases in Applied Behavioral Analysis; Diversity and Equity; and Higher Education Administration and Policy are also offered. The school also offers M.A. programs in Education, Society, and Culture; Educational Psychology; Research Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics (REMS); and Special Education and Autism. Ph.D. programs in Education, Society and Culture; Education Policy Analysis and Leadership; Educational Psychology; Higher Education Administration and Policy (M.Ed. and Ph.D.); School Psychology and Special Education. The M.A. in School Psychology may be awarded only to students matriculating in the School of Education Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. in School Psychology is offered in combination with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential for School Psychology.

Curricula are offered through the School of Education for the M.A., M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees. These programs require broad training in edu- cation and in a cognate field of study. Further information can be found under the School of Education in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog or visit education.ucr.edu.

Students planning to become teachers can pursue the following teach- ingcredential programs in SOE:

• 1. Multiple Subject (elementary school), in addition, students may add:

• Bilingual emphasis in Spanish. Please see the Teacher Education section of the SOE website at education.ucr.edu to learn about the pathways to complete the Bilingual Authorization.

• 2. Single Subject (specified subject(s) at the middle school and high

school level).

• 3. Education Specialist (special education) in the following specializations:

• Mild/Moderate Disabilities: authorizes service for mild to moderatemental retardation; attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; serious emotional disturbance; and includes specific learning disabilities.

• Moderate/Severe Disabilities: authorizes autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and serious emotional disturbance.

Admission Admission to Teacher Education Programs is required in order to complete the professional and graduate level courses. The admission requirements vary depending on the credential specialization but at minimum students need a 3.0 GPA (calculated on the last two years of undergraduate studies), passage of the basic skills requirement, and subject matter competency. Students who want to be considered for an intern program or the M.Ed. General Education Teaching Emphasis have additional requirements. More information is available at education.ucr.edu. Licensure and Certification Disclosure Notice to Students re: Professional Licensure and Certification at https://www.ucop.edu/institutional-research-academic-planning/ content-analysis/academic-planning/licensure-and-certification-dis- closures.html

California Teach-Science/Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) California Teach-Science Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) has a goal of addressing the critical need for highly qualified K-12 science and mathematics teachers in California. With an economy increasingly reliant on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the anticipated large scale retirement of qualified teachers, this is an essential time to explore and prepare for a career in teaching science or mathematics. CaTEACH-SMI at UCR offers undergraduate students paid/ unpaid opportunities to explore STEM teaching as a career option. Through CaTEACH-SMI, students receive advising and mentoring to prepare for entrance into an intern teaching credential program while diligently coordinating with academic advisors to ensure completion of STEM degree requirements. The CaTEACH-SMI Resource Center provides future STEM teachers with material and financial resources to promote planning and professional development towards a science/mathematics educa- tion career.

For more information about the CaTEACH-SMI program, please visit smi.ucr. edu, the Resource Center at 1114 Pierce Hall, or on https://www.facebook. com/ScienceMathInitiativeAtUcr.