Level II (15 special education units + health and technology courses)
Level II is designed for candidates seeking a Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist Credential who hold a valid Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential. All candidates completing Preliminary Level I preparation programs in California must complete a Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist Credential program (a minimum of 4 semesters) within 5 years of the date of issuance of the Preliminary Level I Credential.
SPED 628EC Induction and Support (3) This course must be taken the first semester of the program.
Specialized Standards
Equivalents may include non-IHE activities
• SPED 611 Collaborating to Meet the Needs of Special Populations (3)
or 612 Design and Development of Indirect Services in Special Education (3)
• SPED 624 Teaching English Learners with Disabilities (3)
• SPED 683EC Current Trends in Early Childhood Special Education (3)
Individualized Requirements
Determined in collaboration with employer designated support provider and faculty advisors. May include electives or non-IHE activities.
Assessment of Professional Competence
SPED 629EC Assessment of Professional Competence (3)
This course provides a mechanism for a final assessment of the candidate’s competence in individually targeted areas appearing on the Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential Induction Program. This course must be taken the last semester of the program after all coursework and other requirements are completed.
Additional State Requirements
Health: an approved health course (see credential office)
Technology: SPED 595T (preferred)