Technology Enhanced Culturally-Responsive (TEC) Intern Program for Secondary Special Educators in Urban Schools
The TEC Program, with 42 units, is a 2-year program with students progressing through classes as a cohort and a focus on a CORE secondary content area. Most classes are offered online or in a hybrid format. A course sequence is provided below including a 3-unit SPED 506 field experience seminar completed each semester for 4 semesters.
Prior to admission as an Intern: Must meet all admission requirements as detailed in the credential application including the following:
1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
2. Employment with a Cooperating District
3. 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)
4. U.S. Constitution (course or exam)
5. Verification that the 160 hrs. Pre-service Component has been met including 40 hours of EL content
Coursework
Prerequisite: EED 520 Teaching Reading (3)
Semester 1 (9 units)
· SPED 400 Introduction to SPED (3)
· SPED 401C Inclusive Education (2)
· SPED 401C/L Inclusive Education Lab (1)
· SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (3)
Semester 2 (9 units)
· SPED 504MM Teaching Diverse Learners with MM Disabilities (3)
· SED 525 Methods of Teaching Single Subjects in Secondary Schools (pick an area) (3)
· SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (3)
Summer 1 (6 units)
· SED 525ESL Methods of Teaching ESL (3)
· SPED 505 SPED 505MM Curriculum/Instruction for Diverse Learners with MM Disabilities (3)
· Passage of a core CSET exam or equivalent
Semester 3 (6 units)
· SPED 402A Positive Behavioral Support (3)
· SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (3)
Semester 4 (6 units)
· SPED 509MM Introduction to Assessment of Diverse Students with MM Disabilities (3)
· SPED 506MM SPED Field Exp/Seminar (3)
Summer 2 (3 units)
· CHS 431 The Chicana/o Adolescent (3)
· Passage of Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
· Passage of Writing Proficiency
· 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.
Download the TEC Intern Brochure (pdf)
Please contact Dr. Ashley Skylar for more information.