Three Semester Cohort (3SC) - Single Subject
Cohort Leaders:
- Mark Jeffers ([email protected])
- Lavar Watkins ([email protected])
Unique Focus:
The Three Semester Cohort (3SC) program provides teacher candidates a unique opportunity
to earn a teaching credential in a more flexible and personalized atmosphere. For
example, if they work or take care of children, the 3SC program is designed to accommodate
teacher candidates’ scheduling needs. They are still expected to complete a rigorous
course of study. However, teacher candidates will complete it over the course of three
semesters, which allows them more time to maximize and balance their academic learning
and personal needs. As such, teacher candidates have more time to prepare for the
EdTPA, which is a comprehensive teacher performance assessment. The 3SC program provides
teacher candidates with a robust field/practicum experience. As a result, they will
be prepared to meet the challenges, and find the joys of teaching diverse student
populations.
Description of Courses:
Courses are held on campus, at SDSU. Coursework is held in the late afternoons (4:00
- 6:40) and early evenings (7:00 - 9:40). See Program Overview for specific courses.
Description of Fieldwork:
In the first semester, teacher candidates tutor culturally and linguistically diverse
middle/high school students for five hours a week for twelve weeks. In the second
semester, teacher candidates student teach in a middle/high school setting for one
period per day, plus one period of prep/observing/conferring. In the third semester,
teacher candidates student teach in a middle/high school setting for two periods per
day, plus one period of prep/observing/conferring.
Locations of Student Teaching:
One of the unique features of the 3SC program is our flexibility in placing teacher
candidates at school sites in various San Diego County locations. 3SC teacher candidates are most often placed in San Diego Unified and Grossmont Union
school districts, but have also been placed in other school districts and charter
schools (including Poway, San Dieguito, and Cajon Valley). The Cohort Leader works with the 3SC teacher candidates to determine placements.