Career & Technical Teacher Education

Course Information for: EVOC 502 & 503 "Instructional Support for Designated Subjects"

Who It's For | What It's About | Options | Course Materials | When & Where | Why CSUSB

Who It's For

EVOC 502 and EVOC 503 (which should be taken together) meet CCTC course requirements for Level 2 of the Designated Subjects Teaching Credential.

They are also required courses for the Bachelor of Vocational Education (BVE) Degree and may be applied to an MA degree if not completed as an undergraduate. It is recommended (but not required) that the Level 1 (EVOC 501, EVOC 518 and EVOC 519) courses be completed through CSU, San Bernardino, before taking EVOC 502 and 503.

Anyone who has not completed EVOC 501 through CSU San Bernardino, and who needs EVOC 502 and 503 to meet Level 2 Designated Subjects credential requirements should follow this link to additional information.

What It's About

EVOC 502 and EVOC 503 are courses in which all students (referred to as scholars) develop and/or improve their ability to:

Demonstrate appropriate use of professional vocabulary.
Develop a one page narrative of professional experience.
Develop an annotated list of good education related web sites.
Develop a specific personal professional development plan.
Develop and maintain a daily journal of professional insights.
Develop appropriate Assertive Discipline Class Rules.
Develop a vocational Student Organization Proposal.
Develop a basic vocational Course Budget Proposal.
Develop a "to scale" Facilities and Equipment Floor Plan.
Develop a plan for a vocational Public Relations Event.
Develop a plan to organize a Vocational Advisory Committee.
Prepare and present a high quality In-Service Presentation.
Describe factors that influence instructional effectiveness.
Describe educational support concepts and resources.
Develop a written set of specific Environmental Safety Rules.
Develop a professional, well written, Letter of Recommendation.
Develop a written Precourse Student Survey Instrument.
Develop a written Postcourse Student Survey Instrument.
Develop an Education Plan for a "special needs" student.
Develop a "cooperative education" Work Experience Contract.
Develop a written Synopsis of a Local School Board Meeting.
Develop a basic List of Specific Institutional Resources.
Discuss educational support resources available to instructors.
Discuss state and federal vocational education legislation.
Discuss legal responsibilities identified in a faculty handbook.

The EVOC 502/503 E-TEXT has specific information and examples for all of the EVOC 501 assignments. Follow this link to see a Synopsis of Assignments.

Options

There are two options to choose from. The CyberClass Option is designed for both distance learners (no need to attend any class sessions) and traditional students (who may elect to attend optional class sessions).

	Follow this link to information about EVOC 502/503 CyberClass Option
	Follow this link to information about Skills Documentation Option

Whichever option you decide on, in order to get credit you must officially register for the courses during either the Summer Quarter or the Winter Quarter at CSU, San Bernardino. Anyone considering any of the options should subscribe to the 502/503 E-TEXT (see below) and review the information about all three options posted in that E-TEXT.

Course Materials

Subscribe to the E-TEXT (EVOC 502/3 Online Course Materials) referenced below right now or at any time before the course starts. It's a good idea to start on the reading and take a look at the E-TEXT assignments as soon as possible, as many of them can be completed before the class actually starts.

	Follow this link to information about EVOC 502/503 Required Reading
	Follow this link to information about EVOC 502/3 Online E-TEXT

Where & When

No matter which option is selected, anyone wishing to take the EVOC 502 and 503 courses must apply for admission to CSU, San Bernardino as a regular student, then register through the TRACS (online or telephone or online registration) system for the listed course sections. Check our Projected Schedule for specific information about when EVOC 502/503 will be offered in the near future.

Anyone who has not attended CSU San Bernardino previously should follow the this link for information about How to Apply for Admission

For current information and registration specifics, please refer to CSUSB Online Schedule at http://info001.csusb.edu/

If any unusual problems with admission or registration are encountered please contact Dr. Ron Pendleton by e-mail (rpen@csusb.edu) or telephone (909-880-5637).

Why CSUSB

We encourage anyone to compare the EVOC courses described here to courses offered by other institutions and then to decide on the basis of how his/her own needs will best be met. Factors that we believe will help convince people to sign up for our courses are:

Start immediately with CyberClass Option!
OR - Convenient class times (see Class Schedules).
Small classes taught by highly qualified faculty.
Two different options available (see above).
All faculty make the following professional pledge.
All courses are degree applicable and transferable.
CSUSB is fully accredited by WASC, NCATE and CCTC.

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