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 507 Instructional Methods and Supports for MMSN (3 units)
- EDSP 517 Foundations in Teaching Performance Assessment (1 unit)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
- EDSP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
- EDSP 534 Introduction to Clinical Practice in MMSN (3 units)
Clinical Practice - Semester 3
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 509 Instructional Methods and Supports for ESN (3 units)
- EDSP 517 Foundations in Teaching Performance Assessment (1 unit)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
- EDSP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
- EDSP 542 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Extensive Support Needs (3 units)
Clinical Practice - Semester 3
Simultaneously obtain two preliminary teaching credentials — Multiple Subject and Education Specialist in MMSN — in just 45 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
- EDSP 507 Instructional Methods and Supports for MMSN (3 units)
- EDSP 517 Foundations in Teaching Performance Assessment (1 unit)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
- EDSP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 units)
- EDTP 522 Teaching I: Planning & Methods for Content Standards (3 units)
- EDSP 531 Introduction to Clinical Practice in MS & MMSN (3 units)*
Clinical Practice - Semester 3
- EDSP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
- EDSP 527 Teaching Performance Assessment Support Seminar (2 units)
- EDSP 529 Advanced Applications in Special Education (3 units)
- EDSP 550 Final Clinical Practice in MS & MMSN (6 units)*
M.S. in Special Education degree option
After obtaining your credential through one of the credential programs listed above, you can complete a Master of Science (M.S.) in Special Education degree with only3 additional courses, which helps with salary growth (close to 50% of all California public school teachers hold a master's degree).
Master's Courses:
- EDGN 510 Collaboratories of Practice - Understanding Change Theory (3 Credits)
- EDGN 509 Situating Yourself as a Scholar and Teacher Leader (3 Credits)
- EDGN 599 Education Improvement Plan - From Theory to Praxis (3 Credits)
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).