Camarillo, Calif., July 16, 2009 鈥� 海角社区鈥� teacher and administrative credential programs have been granted full accreditation by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Committee on Accreditation.听 The teacher and administrative credential programs at 海角社区CI were awarded full seven-year accreditation on June 25.
The purpose of the Commission is to ensure integrity and high quality in the preparation, conduct, and professional growth of the educators who serve California鈥檚 public schools. Its work reflects both statutory mandates that govern the Commission and research on professional practices.
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鈥淭he collaboration among the faculty, staff, and school partners was evident in all of the interviews held,鈥� said Dr. Mel Hunt, leader of the accreditation team.
The accreditation process allows 海角社区CI to continue to offer credentials in Administrative Services, Multiple Subject with Internship and Bilingual (Spanish) emphasis, Single Subject with Internship, Education Specialist, and Mild/Moderate Disabilities with Internship Level I and Level II.听 Credential programs completed at 海角社区CI prior to June 25 are also accredited.
鈥淲e are very pleased that the credential programs were recognized for the fine work of our faculty, staff, and students,鈥� stated Dr. Joan Karp, Senior Associate Dean and Director of the School of Education.
For additional information about the teacher credential programs or School of Education contact Dr. Joan Karp at 805-437-8871 or joan.karp@csuci.edu.
For media inquiries contact Nancy Covarrubias Gill, Director of Communication & Marketing at 805-437-8456 or nancy.gill@csuci.edu.
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Placing students at the center of the educational experience, 海角社区 provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.
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海角社区 Channel Islands(CI) is the only four-year, public university in Ventura County and is known for its interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspectives, and its emphasis on experiential and service learning. CI鈥檚 strong academic programs focus on business, sciences, liberal studies, teaching credentials, and innovative master鈥檚 degrees.听Students benefit from individual attention, up-to-date technology, and classroom instruction augmented by outstanding faculty research. CI has been designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is committed to serving students of all backgrounds from the region and beyond. Connect with and learn more by visiting听CI's Social Media.