EDUCATION SPECIALIST: MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES (K-grade 12)
Mild/Moderate (MM) Disabilities
Education Specialist Preliminary Level I Credential with an English Learner Authorization
The Department of Special Education
The Intern Program is a post BA two-year Program (including summers) designed for teachers who are eligible for an intern credential and are hired in a cooperating school district. Interns progress through the program as a cohort, must take a minimum of 6 units each semester that include 3 units of the SPED 506 intern practicum/seminar and receive classroom support and mentorship throughout the program by university and district personnel.
Go to the Special Education Intern Homepage
The Technology-Enhanced Culturally (TEC) Responsive Intern Program for Secondary Special Educators is a post BA two-year program targeted for secondary special educators. An emphasis in seminars is at the secondary setting with all classes provided in a flexible online format. For more information go to: http://www.csun.edu/~sped/mmtechintern.html
Prior to admission as an Intern: Must meet all admission requirements as detailed in the credential application including the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Employment with a Cooperating District
- Basic Skills Requirement: Passage of CSET Multiple Subject Exam and CSET Writing Skills Exam (recommended option for individuals interested in elementary education) or passage of a CSET Single Subject Exam or completion of Approved Subject Matter Program and passage of the CBEST (recommended option for individuals interested in secondary education)
- U.S. Constitution (course or exam)
- Verification that the 160 hrs. Pre-service Component has been met including 40 hours of EL content
Semester 1
- EED 520 Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (3)
- SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (1st semester) (3)
Semester 2
- EED 577 Language Arts/ESL Instruction (3) or SED 525ESL Methods of Teaching ESL (3)
- SPED 401C Inclusive Education (2)
- SPED 401CL Inclusive Education Lab (1)
- SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (2nd semester) (3)
Summer 1
- SPED 400 Introduction to Special Education (3)
- SPED 504MM Teaching Diverse Learners with MM Disabilities (3)
Semester 3
- SPED 402A Behavior Assessment and Positive Behavioral Support (3)
- SPED 509MM Intro to Assessment of Diverse Students MM Disabilities (3) (Pre-requisites SPED 400, 401C/L, 504MM)
- SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (3rd semester) (3)
Other Requirements Prior to SPED 506MM (4th semester)
- Writing Proficiency (CBEST writing score of 41 or better or Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 10 or better or ENGL 305 or ENGL 406 or COMS 321)
- Overall GPA of 2.75 since admission with cumulative 3.0 GPA in Professional Education courses. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses.
Semester 4
- EED 565M Mathematics Curriculum and Methods (2 units) or SED 525 Methods of Teaching Single Subject (3)
- SPED 505MM Curr/Instr Diverse Learners MM Disabilities (3) (Pre-requisites SPED 400, 401C/L, 504MM, EED 520)
- SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (4th semester) (3)
Summer 2
- Multicultural Requirement – One course (Category A, B or C) or AAS 417, ARMN 417, CHS 417, ELPS 417 or PAS 417) (3)
- Passage of Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) or hold Valid California Teaching Credential (Must hold valid California Teaching Credential at the time of applying for this credential in order to be exempt from RICA.)