I just graduated from CSULB with a B.A. in Liberal Studies. In the fall I start the credential program there, so I’ll have more units than someone who got their credential with their B.A. (which is called I-TEP). But I understand why you might have even more units if you needed to take pre-reqs at a cal state before you started the credential program. However, I just wanted to say that I LOVED the Liberal Studies program at CSULB, and I highly recommend it to anyone who knows that they want to be a K-8 teacher in California. I understand your OCC professor’s point of view. However, in the a Liberal Studies major you study how to develop a teaching philosophy in diverse communities, and why it’s important to view the child as a whole. Plus, if you actually apply yourself and find the classes interesting, you learn how to properly teach each subject based on the CA State Content Standards for K-8th grade. And in the Liberal Studies major at CSULB you also have to take child development courses. I also took AMAZING art, science, history, math, English, health and P.E. classes. I kept some assignments and a notebook of every tip and trick I learned and want to use when I’m a teacher. What’s also nice is the majority of the Professors were K-8 teachers or still are K-8 teachers, so they give you everything you need to know and they’re always willing to help. I just loved my experience! I’m going to start subbing in the fall and I feel very confident because of my professors. But I also worked part time as a College Student Aide in my undergraduate for two years, which helped me gain a lot of needed experience leading a class.
Great story! I just did my first youtube vid about why I decided to become a teacher :) I haven't finished my education yet, but I'll be able to teach from next year! Looking forward to your next vid!
RICA TIPS PLEASE! I missed it by 4 pints as well, the worst. Retaking it in July once the testing centers re-open! Also good choice with the single subject credential. Living in SD and searching for a job right now and let me tell you there are very minimal elementary positions open. I am thinking about getting my single subject in math since it would give me so many more options!
Yes, becoming a teacher in California is such a hard thing to do!! I wish people really understood 🙄 We have to jump through SO MANY hoops to prove we know what we’re doing. I did the route where you complete your degree and credential at the same time (ITEP). I finished yesterday!!
I love hearing your story! I think that's similar to many states. I'm currently doing what you did. I got my undergrad in Exercise Science and I didn't even know I wanted to become a teacher until I graduated college, so now I'm in grad school to get my teaching credentials.
I feel ya! In a lot of ways, I'm super glad I worked while I was in school. Time management is a HUGE life skill, and I learned by doing...which is what we teach our kids, right? Because I earned my credentials in 1994, the cost was less, but I guess it's all relative. I did wait until I had my three kids to delve into the MA portion of my career, HOWEVER. I was brought up to avoid debt and only had a credit card for emergencies, so I paid CSU Sacramento a semester at a time, graduating in 2011. Lots of years in there when I could have earned more, but I brought "life experiences" to our class discussions and my thesis. Again, it's all relative. You are a rock star, girl!!!
I just got my CA Multi Subject Preliminary too!!! I didn’t know I could buy units during induction. I’ll need to look into that since I’m starting at the bottom of the pay scale.
I am very glad that you have persevered with California's demanding requirements to become a teacher. The state keeps talking about a teacher shortage in the future, but the commission on credentialing needs to take a good look in the mirror about what it can do to make it easier and less stressful. Take care and I hope that you are doing well.
I just graduated with my bachelors from CSUB!! I took 23 units this semester :( I barely started subbing before this pandemic. Not sure how my credentials will work without being able to do student teaching. I’ve gotten my Csets waived because I took all the right classes for liberal studies, thank god. It’s called the ESM waiver you must meet the gpa requirements as well. Now I just need to study for the RICA this summer. I’m planning on doing my masters in education as well because I heard it’s only another semester after the credentials.
OK then you will have to go through induction. That just means you were working two years to clear credential, with meetings and a mentor teacher. It’s really not that bad they’re making it easier for teachers now, probably because there’s huge teacher deficits . So once you are done with induction, you will be able to purchase your units. That just means you’re buying units to move up on the pay scale similar to how you pay for units to go to college. It will help you with more pay depending on your district
And how did you finished your masters in 6 months? Cause they told me it would take me 2 years...I’m currently getting my credentials 2 semester and thank you so much for the info
At my school (a cal state) I was able to lump my credential classes together with my MA classes so technically it winky took me 8 months to finish with my MA. The credential class took me 1.5 years with out my MA but I added it on so it only took me technically over 2 years
Bre-tiful Teaching yeah my credentials will take 1.5 yrs too but they told me I would have to do an additional 2 years to get my masters 🥺 which I’m not looking forwards to but I’m going to see if I can transfer units from the credentials program! Thank you again so much!!!
35,000 is mad money! I’m a teacher in Ireland and I paid 12,000 for my 4 years undergrad and then 1400 for my Gaeltacht requirement (Irish language course). I thought 13400 was a lot but I guess not compared to America. Fair play to you for doing it all yourself and working extra jobs!
Wow! Teacher licensing is a completely different animal in California than it is in Colorado. In Colorado you must have a bachelor's degree in an education content are which takes a minimum of four years. If you already have a bachelors degree in another field you must take the alternative route to earn your teaching license. We all have to pass a test called the PRAXIS and you get a big discount if you take all of the tests together on the same day. I took math, reading, science, history, and the SPED exam all on the same day and passed! That was the most stressful test I have ever taken and I studies for about three months. The tests are only offered a few times a year in my area so when I found out in late January that my test would be in April I started studying. In Colorado we are discouraged from starting our masters program for at least a year after we start teaching and the pay raise is honestly not that great. I would say, and I don't have data on this, that teachers in Colorado generally earn their masters if they have their eyes on eventually leaving the classroom for an admin position or some other higher up position in education that is not in the classroom. We are probably split 50/50. I just finished my first year of teaching and I don't really have the desire to start working on my masters at this point. The pay raise is very small compared to the cost to get the masters and it takes 2-3 years to complete the program.
Your story is inspirational!
Yay! So glad!
I just graduated from CSULB with a B.A. in Liberal Studies. In the fall I start the credential program there, so I’ll have more units than someone who got their credential with their B.A. (which is called I-TEP). But I understand why you might have even more units if you needed to take pre-reqs at a cal state before you started the credential program. However, I just wanted to say that I LOVED the Liberal Studies program at CSULB, and I highly recommend it to anyone who knows that they want to be a K-8 teacher in California.
I understand your OCC professor’s point of view. However, in the a Liberal Studies major you study how to develop a teaching philosophy in diverse communities, and why it’s important to view the child as a whole. Plus, if you actually apply yourself and find the classes interesting, you learn how to properly teach each subject based on the CA State Content Standards for K-8th grade. And in the Liberal Studies major at CSULB you also have to take child development courses. I also took AMAZING art, science, history, math, English, health and P.E. classes. I kept some assignments and a notebook of every tip and trick I learned and want to use when I’m a teacher. What’s also nice is the majority of the Professors were K-8 teachers or still are K-8 teachers, so they give you everything you need to know and they’re always willing to help. I just loved my experience! I’m going to start subbing in the fall and I feel very confident because of my professors. But I also worked part time as a College Student Aide in my undergraduate for two years, which helped me gain a lot of needed experience leading a class.
I love your channel! As a future teacher myself, this is so helpful. Thank you! I'm in Florida, but the information you share is still so helpful!
Awesome! Thank you! I am so glad!
I have absolutely LOVED watching your teaching journey from day 1!! I am so proud of you and your perseverance! Keep being you. You are special!!
Thank you so much!!!!
I have two semester left for my bachelors and this is something they don't tell you! Thank you for making this video its so informative
Daffne Karina agree they don’t
Great story! I just did my first youtube vid about why I decided to become a teacher :)
I haven't finished my education yet, but I'll be able to teach from next year! Looking forward to your next vid!
RICA TIPS PLEASE! I missed it by 4 pints as well, the worst. Retaking it in July once the testing centers re-open! Also good choice with the single subject credential. Living in SD and searching for a job right now and let me tell you there are very minimal elementary positions open. I am thinking about getting my single subject in math since it would give me so many more options!
xxblueeyedbeautyx message me on insta and I will give you tips!! I want to chat! I’m planning on moving to SD/Temecula
@@HighVibeTeaching just messaged you!
Yes, becoming a teacher in California is such a hard thing to do!! I wish people really understood 🙄 We have to jump through SO MANY hoops to prove we know what we’re doing. I did the route where you complete your degree and credential at the same time (ITEP). I finished yesterday!!
I love hearing your story! I think that's similar to many states. I'm currently doing what you did. I got my undergrad in Exercise Science and I didn't even know I wanted to become a teacher until I graduated college, so now I'm in grad school to get my teaching credentials.
I feel ya! In a lot of ways, I'm super glad I worked while I was in school. Time management is a HUGE life skill, and I learned by doing...which is what we teach our kids, right? Because I earned my credentials in 1994, the cost was less, but I guess it's all relative. I did wait until I had my three kids to delve into the MA portion of my career, HOWEVER. I was brought up to avoid debt and only had a credit card for emergencies, so I paid CSU Sacramento a semester at a time, graduating in 2011. Lots of years in there when I could have earned more, but I brought "life experiences" to our class discussions and my thesis. Again, it's all relative. You are a rock star, girl!!!
I just got my CA Multi Subject Preliminary too!!! I didn’t know I could buy units during induction. I’ll need to look into that since I’m starting at the bottom of the pay scale.
New York State is very similar with teacher credentials/tests. I can relate to what you’ve been through.
I am very glad that you have persevered with California's demanding requirements to become a teacher. The state keeps talking about a teacher shortage in the future, but the commission on credentialing needs to take a good look in the mirror about what it can do to make it easier and less stressful. Take care and I hope that you are doing well.
I just graduated with my bachelors from CSUB!! I took 23 units this semester :( I barely started subbing before this pandemic. Not sure how my credentials will work without being able to do student teaching. I’ve gotten my Csets waived because I took all the right classes for liberal studies, thank god. It’s called the ESM waiver you must meet the gpa requirements as well. Now I just need to study for the RICA this summer. I’m planning on doing my masters in education as well because I heard it’s only another semester after the credentials.
Keli Smith yes the exact route I did! The ma program is super simple! CSUB alumni!!!
Oh wow I wish I knew about this before, do you know if its offered in every college?
What do you mean by units you need to take to get paid more ? Idk if i understood ?? What you meant by majoring in child development
Are you In CA?
Bre-tiful Teaching yes I am
OK then you will have to go through induction. That just means you were working two years to clear credential, with meetings and a mentor teacher. It’s really not that bad they’re making it easier for teachers now, probably because there’s huge teacher deficits . So once you are done with induction, you will be able to purchase your units. That just means you’re buying units to move up on the pay scale similar to how you pay for units to go to college. It will help you with more pay depending on your district
Bre-tiful Teaching thank you so much!!! You are a great help because I didn’t know any of this ...sadly
And how did you finished your masters in 6 months? Cause they told me it would take me 2 years...I’m currently getting my credentials 2 semester and thank you so much for the info
At my school (a cal state) I was able to lump my credential classes together with my MA classes so technically it winky took me 8 months to finish with my MA. The credential class took me 1.5 years with out my MA but I added it on so it only took me technically over 2 years
Bre-tiful Teaching yeah my credentials will take 1.5 yrs too but they told me I would have to do an additional 2 years to get my masters 🥺 which I’m not looking forwards to but I’m going to see if I can transfer units from the credentials program! Thank you again so much!!!
Currently watching all the crash course videos! Feeling so stressed studying for cset subtest 1.
Holy moly California is extreme.
35,000 is mad money! I’m a teacher in Ireland and I paid 12,000 for my 4 years undergrad and then 1400 for my Gaeltacht requirement (Irish language course). I thought 13400 was a lot but I guess not compared to America. Fair play to you for doing it all yourself and working extra jobs!
Thank you for sharing! I love hearing perspective from everywhere! I would love to hear more about your education system!
Wow! Teacher licensing is a completely different animal in California than it is in Colorado. In Colorado you must have a bachelor's degree in an education content are which takes a minimum of four years. If you already have a bachelors degree in another field you must take the alternative route to earn your teaching license. We all have to pass a test called the PRAXIS and you get a big discount if you take all of the tests together on the same day. I took math, reading, science, history, and the SPED exam all on the same day and passed! That was the most stressful test I have ever taken and I studies for about three months. The tests are only offered a few times a year in my area so when I found out in late January that my test would be in April I started studying. In Colorado we are discouraged from starting our masters program for at least a year after we start teaching and the pay raise is honestly not that great. I would say, and I don't have data on this, that teachers in Colorado generally earn their masters if they have their eyes on eventually leaving the classroom for an admin position or some other higher up position in education that is not in the classroom. We are probably split 50/50. I just finished my first year of teaching and I don't really have the desire to start working on my masters at this point. The pay raise is very small compared to the cost to get the masters and it takes 2-3 years to complete the program.