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Thanks for your interest in PDC! On this
page you'll answers to the questions people typically have
our our program.
What programs are available?
The
PDC offers programs that focus on mathematics or science.
The Mathematics Specialist Certificate Program (MSCP) is designed
for teachers in grades 3 – 6.
The Primary Mathematics Specialist
Certificate Program (PMSCP) is
for teachers in grades
K – 3. We started our first PMSCP program
in January 2004.
How long do they last?
The Mathematics Specialist Certificate Program takes
2 years to complete.
What results has the program produced?
Program participants have shown significant
increases in their mathematics
content knowledge and knowledge of mathematics pedagogy.
Schools with large
numbers of program participants have shown higher gains
in mathematics
achievement than other schools.
What courses will I have and for how
many credits?
The program includes 12 units total, including
6 units of education
coursework and 6 units of mathematics coursework. The courses
are described
in the Course Content and Expectations section.
How much is the tuition?
The tuition for all 12 units is $780.
This includes tuition of $65/unit for the 6 units of mathematics coursework
($390 total) and $65/unit for the
6 units of education coursework ($390 total). As of January 1, 2006, tuition rates will rise to $75/unit.
Fees are subject to change from year to year as evaluated by the University's College of Extended Studies.
Do I have to pay for all 12 units at
once?
No. You will pay for the courses as you
enroll in them. The tuition for
the courses in Year 1 will be $390.
How do I pay for my courses?
Currently there are 3 established methods of payment: check (personal, cashier's or money order), credit card or PEP Funds.
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What are PEP Funds?
PEP stands for Peer Enrichment Program. This program financially assists teachers who enroll in professional development courses or programs. Ask your School Administrator for more information to see if you are eligible to receive funding.
What is a Red ID?
A Red ID is your identification number while enrolled in the University and is used on all registration forms and official University paperwork in lieu of your social security number. You will be asked to give your social security number on all paperwork, but this is only to ensure that a new person is placed in the system and given a Red ID for future use.
If you do not know what your Red ID is, please contact Cherie Bloodworth, Registrar at the University's College of Extended Studies at 619-594-7116.
How do I request Transcripts?
To request Transcripts contact Cherie Bloodworth, Registrar at the University's College of Extended Studies at 619-594 7116.
How do I withdraw from the program or a course?
If you are currently enrolled in one of our programs or courses, and are no longer able to attend, you must contact Raquel Kaercher, Project Coordinator for our program at 619-594-3403, who will verify if you are registered with the University and give you further instructions on how to officially withdraw from the University. This is important because the courses you take through our program are official University courses and if you do not officially withdraw you are in danger of receiving an "F" as a final grade. As soon this happens a notification will be sent to your instructor's and your records will be updated in case you decide to return to the program in the future.
Where do the classes meet?
For the 2003 – 04
academic year,classes will meet at Mt. Everest Academy,
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd., San Diego, 92117.
Link to map: http://www2.sandi.net/mteverest/Mapdirections.html
What are the hours?
Classes meet from 8:00 am – 4:00
pm during the summer intensive session and
from 4:15 – 7:00 pm during the academic year.
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How often do they meet?
The classes meet almost every week. We
design the course calendar around
the SDCS school year calendar, so we take breaks in December
and around
Spring Break.
How many teachers are in each class?
There will be between 20 to 30 teachers
in each class.
How much homework will I have? Will I
have to write long papers?
You should plan on spending approximately
one hour each week doing
professional readings, written assignments,and/or homework.
You won’t have
to write any long papers, such as term papers, but you
will be asked to
reflect on readings, your teaching, and your students’ learning,
and to plan
instruction based on those reflections.
What happens if I miss a class?
If you miss a class, you should contact
your instructor directly to
arrange for possible make-ups.
Do math classes that I have taken in
the past count towards the requirements of this program?
Yes, they can, if they are approved. They
should be very similar to
the ones we offer—we’ll need to review your
transcripts. Contact Karen Payne
at kpayne@sciences.sdsu.edu
for more information.
Do I have to miss work to participate?
No. All classes are held in the summer
and in the late
afternoons/evenings.
Who do I contact for information about
custom workshops for schools or districts?
Contact Dr. Jane Gawronski at jgawronski@projects.sdsu.edu.
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