Special Education Preliminary Education Specialist Credential

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Overview

The special education program offers coursework for the preliminary level I specialist credential which includes an English learner certificate.

Degree Program

Special Education Program

Our Graduates

Career options for graduates range from special education teacher or regular classroom teacher to early childhood teacher.

Unique Features

  • Cohort model
  • Coursework offered in online, blended and traditional models
  • Evening classes with personalized schedule and plan
  • Autism authorization is imbedded in each credential
  • Attain multiple special education credentials with ease
  • Option to complete concurrently with multiple subjects credential

Admissions Requirements

  • Application form and fee
  • Orientation interview
  • Three reference letters
  • CBEST exam results (if no previously passed)
  • Statement of Intent
  • CSET/Multiple Subject exam results (if not previously passed): one subset passed for admission, two subtests passed by second term of program
  • Academic writing sample
  • Proctored impromptu writing sample
  • TB test taken within the last 12 months
  • Certificate of clearance or a CA Credential
  • Special education addendum
  • Official transcripts of all institutions attended and verifying degree.
  • Up to 9 current units may be transferred into the program.
  • Out-of-state credentials considered on an individual basis.
  • Technology recommendation: In order to prepare future teachers to effectively use technology, students are highly encouraged to have access to a laptop for all course work and class meetings.
Your admissions counselor may require you review the following documents during your application.

Further Info

Total Units: 20 - 27

We offer four program options:

Mild/moderate disabilities: (20-24 units) Students with mild/moderate disabilities may be inefficient learners who have difficulties imposing structure in learning tasks. They may display delays in intellectual development, specific learning disabilities and/or serious emotional disturbances. This credential authorizes the teaching of individuals who experience mild with moderate learning disabilities, mental retardation, other health impairments and serious emotional disturbances. Serves ages 5 to 22

Moderate/severe disabilities: (23-27 units) Students with moderate/severe disabilities require specialized support to address unique learning needs resulting from a range of intellectual, behavioral, emotional, communication, sensory and/or motor impairments. This credential authorizes the teaching of individuals with moderate to severe autism, mental retardation, deaf blindness, serious emotional disturbances and multiple disabilities. Serves ages 5 to 22

Physical and health impairments: (23-27 units) Physical and health impairments include students with orthopedic, neurological and physical health impairments that limit mobility and vitality which adversely affects educational performance. This credential authorized the teaching of individuals who have: orthopedic impairments, health impairments, traumatic brain injuries, multiple disabilities or who are medically fragile. Serves 0 to 22

Early childhood special education: (23-27 units) Specialists with this credential may provide educational services to children from birth through pre-kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention, special education, and/or related services under federal and state laws. Serves ages 0 to 5