Basic Teaching Credentials

The CSU prepares teachers for positions in California as well as other states. It is in the student's best interest to be knowledgeable about credential or licensure requirements of the state in which they intend to teach.

For information on the added authorization, contact the Credential Office, CE-102, (909) 537-7401.

Admission to the Program

In addition to meeting the general requirements of the university for admission as a postbaccalaureate student, admission to the Added Authorization in Adapted Physical Education program requires the following:

1. A valid California teaching credential authorizing the teaching of physical education.

2. Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 2.67 or your last 90 units GPA of a 2.75 in order to be admitted to the APEAA Program.

Recommendation for the Added Authorization in Adapted Physical Education:

In addition to meeting the general requirements of the university for admission as a post baccalaureate student, admission to the Added Authorization in Adapted Physical Education requires one of the following:

1. Verification of subject matter competence by one of the following:

    a. completion of an equivalent California-approved single subject matter preparation program in physical education verified in writing by authorized personnel;

    b. original verification of a passing score on the CSET examination for Physical Education;

    c. completion of an approved subject matter preparation program offered on this campus or an approved subject matter preparation program at another California campus, verified in writing by authorized personnel;

2. Documentation of a minimum of 100 hours of fieldwork experience in Adapted Physical Education in compliance with the Standards of the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing;

3. Completion of student teaching in adapted physical education and physical education at:

    a. CSUSB or an equivalent California campus with an approved single subject matter adapted physical education preparation program verified in writing by authorized personnel, or

    b. a California Public School verified in writing by authorized personnel with one year of demonstrated effective teaching in adapted physical education;

4. Completion of the final written exit examination and exit interview with the adapted physical education coordinator at CSUSB;

5. Consult the coordinator of adapted physical education for current information about this credential as pending state legislation may require curricular changes.

Requirements for Graduation

1. Completion of all coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 ("B") 
2. Completion of student teaching in adapted physical education and physical education at: a) CSUSB or an equivalent California campus with an approved single subject matter adapted physical education preparation program verified in writing by authorized personnel, or b) a California Public School verified in writing by authorized personnel with one year of demonstrated effective teaching in adapted physical education;
3. Completion of the final written exit examination and exit interview with the adapted physical education coordinator at CSUSB.

Credential Requirements (15 units)

KINE 3100	Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity	3
KINE 3300	Movement Skill Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities	3
KINE 3320	The Nature and Issues Concerning Individuals with Disabilities	3
KINE 3330	Applied Behavior Management	3
KINE 4900	Seminar in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education	3
Total Units		15