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Teacher Education Programs » Designated Subjects CTE & Adult Ed Program » DSC Adult Ed Credential Requirements
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Designated Subjects Adult Ed Credential
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The Preliminary or Clear Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential (DSC AE) authorizes the holder to teach in the subject(s) named on the credential in classes organized primarily for adults.
The DSC AE Credential is a two-tiered credential: individuals first qualify for the initial credential called a "preliminary" based mainly on their actual work experience and/or educational background in the subject(s). Once the individual has obtained the preliminary credential, they must complete additional requirements to earn the final credential called a "clear". A clear credential is valid for five years and is renewable online through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing's (CTC) website.
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There are "General Subjects: Personal Development," "General Subjects: Career Technical Education" and "Academic" subjects that can be listed on a credential:
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GENERAL SUBJECTS: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Art - subsumed subjects include Adaptive Arts and Crafts (Adults with Disabilities), Arts and Crafts, Creative Arts (Older Adults), Decorative Arts, Interior Design, Performing Arts (Older Adults)
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Health and Safety - subsumed subjects include Adaptive Physical Education (Adults with Disabilities), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Environmental Safety, Fire Control and Safety, First Aid, Health Education, Health (Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities), Nutrition, Physical Fitness and Conditioning, Safety (Older Adults) and Safety Education
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Family Education - subsumed subjects include Adaptive Computer Technology (Adults with Disabilities), Childbirth Education, Communication Skills, Clothing Construction, Dietetics and Food Management, Food Preparation, Family Management, Home Management, Human Development, Interior Design, Nutrition, Parent Education, Public Affairs, Self-Maintenance (Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities)
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Financial Literacy - subsumed subjects include Consumer Education and Retirement Planning
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GENERAL SUBJECTS: CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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Subjects include Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts, Media, and Entertainment, Building Trades and Construction, Education, Child Development, and Family Services, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Design, Fashion and Interior Design, Finance and Business, Health Science and Medical Technology, Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and Service, Public Service, and Transportation
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ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills - authorizes teaching classes such as G.E.D, Individualized high school learning lab, Citizenship, Arithmetic and Reading
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Individual Subjects - specific subjects that can be named on the credential include a Language Other Than English (e.g., Spanish, French, etc.), English, Mathematics, Social Science, Fine Arts, Life Science (including General Science) and Physical Science (including General Science)
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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
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Question: How do I submit my portfolio?
Answer: Instructions for submitting your portfolio through the MyPDC website is available in the Participant Handbook - Chapter 3 (beginning on page 71).
Any questions, please contact an academic advisor at (805) 437-1320 or academicadvise@vcoe.org.
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Requirements for Preliminary Adult Ed Credential
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IMPORTANT NOTE: It is highly advisable that you consult with one of our academic advisors to determine your specific requirements for the preliminary credential based on your specific background, education and circumstances. Please call our office at (805) 437-1320 to speak with an advisor or to make an advisement appointment.
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Application for Credential: Please complete Sections 1, 3 (attach any supporting documentation/explanation for any question you answer “yes”) and sign/date under Oath and Affidavit on the last page.
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Request for Live Scan (fingerprints) Service: Contact your local school district or police station and check to see if they do live scan fingerprints for applying for a teaching credential. Please note: A fee will be required.
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Recent experience: Letter(s) verifying one year full-time (or 1000 hours) experience within the last five (5) years or two years within the last ten (10) years. Work or teaching experience can be used to meet this requirement.
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Money order or cashier’s check for $70.00 made payable to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or CTC) for the credential application fee.
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Check for $75.00 payable to the Ventura County Office of Education (or VCOE) for our advisement/processing/recommendation fees. This one-time fee also covers the application fee to the Ventura County DSC Adult Ed Program.
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FOR GENERAL SUBJECT AREAS - verification of experience and/or education in the subject area can be met by any ONE of the following:
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High school diploma or G.E.D. AND letter(s) verifying three years of full-time (or 3000 hours over 3 or more years) work experience in the subject area (please note that teaching experience does not meet this requirement). Letters should be on letterhead and verify that the individual was/is employed with the employer; state beginning and ending dates of employment; whether the job was full-time or part-time (if part-time, must give accounting of hours); complete description of job duties; signed by employer (include job title of person signing and contact information). Click here to see sample work experience verification letters.
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Bachelor's Degree or 48 semester units in the subject area AND one year of work experience in the subject area (not including teaching experience). Submission of official college transcripts required.
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FOR ACADEMIC SUBJECT AREAS: must meet ALL of the following requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree or higher. Submission of official transcripts required.
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California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) exam passing score results or card. For more information about the CBEST exam, go to www.cbest.nesinc.com.
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Semester units as follows:
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For English as a Second Language (ESL) - 20 semester units in any one or any combination of the following coursework: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Second Language Acquisition, Language other than English, Linguistics, Bilingual/bicultural studies
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For Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills - 20 semester units with at least 3 units in four of the following areas: English, Math, Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, Language other than English
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For Individual Subjects (Language other than English, English, Fine Arts, Life Science including General Science, Math, Physical Science including General Science, Social Sciences) - 20 semester units in the subject to be taught.
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Once you have completed and gathered all of the above necessary documents and are ready to apply for the credential:
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LOCAL APPLICATIONS: please contact our office at (805) 437-1320 to make an academic advisement appointment.
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LONG DISTANCE APPLICATIONS: please mail all of your documents to our office: Attn: Academic Advisors, Ventura County DSC Program, Teacher Support Services, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
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If you have any questions, please contact an academic advisor at (805) 437-1320 or academicadvise@vcoe.org.
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Requirements for Clear DSC Adult Ed Credential
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IMPORTANT NOTE: It is highly advisable that you consult with one of our academic advisors to determine your specific requirements for the preliminary credential based on your specific background, education and circumstances. Please call our office at (805) 437-1320 to speak with an advisor or to make an advisement appointment.
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Possess a Preliminary DSC Adult Ed Credential and obtain written verification from your employing school district (ESD) that you taught at least four terms on the preliminary credential (a minimum of one course in each of four terms within the five-year period of validity of your preliminary credential. Two of these terms must be with one ESD.) Please have your school district complete their own letter (on district letterhead) or a Verification of Experience form. Note: subbing does not meet this requirement
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Verification of completion of a Commission-approved DSC Adult Ed program.
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Proof of meeting US Constitution requirement by either college coursework or exam (official transcript or exam results). If you have a bachelor’s degree issued from a California State University (CSU), this will also meet this requirement. If you need to meet this requirement, there are several exam options available:
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UCLA Extension US Constitution exam
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California Lutheran University US Constitution class/exam
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Notre Dame De Namur Online US Constitution exam
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Cuesta College American Constitution test (San Luis Obispo County)
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Official transcript of a health education course (at least 1 semester unit) which covers nutrition and substance abuse.
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If you need to meet this requirement, we usually offer a 1-day Saturday Health course each school year. For registration information, see the course flyer: "Health Ed for Teachers" course.
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If you already completed the Ventura COE Health course, you must request a transcript from California Lutheran University's website.
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Copy of front and back of CPR card/certificate covering Adult, Child and Infant (or Adult/Pediatric) certification (same standards as American Red Cross or American Heart Association).
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The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) will accept online CPR training through www.cprtoday.com toward credential requirements. Please note that online CPR training is generally not acceptable if needed for school employment purposes.
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If you already completed the Ventura COE Health course, you must request a transcript from California Lutheran University's website
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Application for Credential: Please complete Sections 1, 3 (attach any supporting documentation/explanation for any question you answer “yes”) and sign/date under Oath and Affidavit on the last page.
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Money order or cashier’s check for $70.00 made payable to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or CTC) for the credential application fee.
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Once you have completed and gathered all of the above necessary documents and are ready to apply for the credential:
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LOCAL APPLICATIONS: please contact our office at (805) 437-1320 to make an academic advisement appointment
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LONG DISTANCE APPLICATIONS: please mail all of your documents to our office: Attn: Academic Advisors, Ventura County DSC Program, Teacher Support Services, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
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If you have any questions, please contact an academic advisor at (805) 437-1320 or academicadvise@vcoe.org.
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