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 Traditional Program is a post BA program for candidates in non-teaching or teaching positions interested in flexible scheduling. Must meet admission requirements as detailed in the credential application.
Prior to or Concurrent with SPED 403MM
- SPED 400 Introduction to Special Education (3 units)
- SPED 401C Inclusive Education (2 units)
- SPED 401CL Inclusive Education Lab (1 unit)
- SPED 504MM Teaching Diverse Learners with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3 units)
Prior to SPED 580MM Student Teaching
- SPED 403MM Early Field Experience (72 hours of Fieldwork and Seminar) (3 units) (Pre/co-requisites SPED 400, 401C/L, 504MM)
- EED 520 Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (3 units)
- EED 577 Language Arts/ESL Instruction (3 units) or SED 525ESL Methods of Teaching ESL (3 units)
- SPED 402A Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Support (3 units)
- SPED 505MM Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners with MM Disabilities (3 units) (Pre/co-requisites SPED 400, 401C/L, 504MM, 403MM, EED 520)
- SPED 509MM Introduction to Assessment of Diverse Students with MM Disabilities (3 units) (Pre/co-requisites SPED 400, 401C/L, 504MM, 403MM)
Other Requirements Prior to SPED 580MM Student Teaching
- 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)
- 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)
- Approved Subject Matter Program or Examination(s)
- Valid Fingerprint Clearance
- Submission of Student Teaching Application and approval to student teach by Credential Office.
- 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.
Required Prior to or Concurrent with SPED 580MM Student Teaching (only one course may be completed concurrently with SPED 580MM)
- EED 565M Mathematics Curriculum and Methods (2 units) or SED 525 Methods of Teaching Single Subject (3 units)
- Multicultural Requirement – One course (Category A, B or C) or AAS 417, ARMN 417, CHS 417, ELPS 417 or PAS 417) (3 units)
Required for Credential
- SPED 580MM Student Teaching and Seminar in MM Disabilities with a grade of “B” or better (6 units)
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- U.S. Constitution (course or exam)
- Passage of Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) 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.)
- 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