Curriculum
Upon completion of the courses listed below, you may meet the coursework requirements for one of the following credentials:
- Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Mild to Moderate Support Needs
- Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Extensive Support Needs
- Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Education Specialist Credential in Mild to Moderate Support Needs (Dual Credential)
Foundations Courses - Semester 1
- EDLT 500 Foundations of Teaching (3 units)
- EDLT 501 Teaching and Learning (3 units)
- EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners (3 units)
- EDLT 503 Child Development and Inclusive Environments (3 units)
Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements, including subject matter, and completion of the Foundation courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:
Methods Courses - Semester 2
- EDSP 515 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 units)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
- EDSP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
- EDSP 534a Introduction to Clinical Practice in Mild to Moderate Support Needs (3 units)
Clinical Practice - Semester 3
- EDSP 523 Planning and Instruction for Content Standards (3 uniits)
- EDSP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
- EDSP 532 Supporting Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs (3 units)
- EDSP 534b Final Clinical Practice in Mild to Moderate Support Needs (6 units)
Foundations Courses - Semester 1
- EDLT 500 Foundations of Teaching (3 units)
- EDLT 501 Teaching and Learning (3 units)
- EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners (3 units)
- EDLT 503 Child Development and Inclusive Environments (3 units)
Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements, including subject matter, and completion of the Foundation courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:
Methods Courses - Semester 2
- EDSP 515 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 units)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
- EDSP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
- EDSP 542a Introduction to Clinical Practice in Extensive Support Needs (3 units)
Clinical Practice - Semester 3
- EDSP 523 Planning and Instruction for Content Standards (3 units)
- EDSP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
- EDSP 537 Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs (3 units)
- EDSP 542b Final Clinical Practice in Extensive Support Needs (6 units)
Simultaneously obtain two preliminary teaching credentials — Multiple Subject and Education Specialist in MMSN — in just 48 units! Candidates with both credentials will be equipped to teach all subjects in elementary schools and support students with MMSN from kindergarten through age 22.
Foundations Courses - Semester 1
- EDLT 500 Foundations of Teaching (3 units)
- EDLT 501 Teaching and Learning (3 units)
- EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners (3 units)
- EDLT 503 Child Development and Inclusive Environments (3 units)
Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements, including subject matter, and completion of the Foundation courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:
Methods Courses - Semester 2
- EDTP 521 Literacy & Language in Diverse Classrooms in Elementary (3 units)
- EDTP 522 Teaching I: Planning & Methods for Content Standards (3 units)
- EDSP 515 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 units)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction, and Development of the IEP (3 units)
- EDSP 531 Introduction to Clinical PRactice in MS & MMSN (6 units)
Clinical Practice - Semester 3
- EDTP 520 Leadership and Law in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
- EDSP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
- EDSP 532 Supporting Students with MMSN (3 units)
- EDSP 550 Final Clinical Practice in MS & MMSN (9 units)
M.S. in Special Education degree option
After obtaining your credential through this program, you can complete a Master of Science (M.S.) in Special Education degree for only 3 additional classes, which helps with salary growth (close to 50% of all California public school teachers hold a master's degree).
Master's Courses:
- EDGN 509 Situating Yourself As Scholar
- EDGN 510 Collaboratories of Practice
- EDGN 599 Education Improvement Plan
Seeking an Additional Credential in Education Specialist
Those who hold a valid California teaching credential can obtain an additional credential: Education Specialist in Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) or Extensive Support Needs (ESN).