EDUCATION SPECIALIST: MODERATE/SEVERE DISABILITIES (K-grade 12)
Moderate/Severe (MS) Disabilities
Education Specialist Preliminary Level I Credential with an English Learner Authorization
The Department of Special Education
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM (40 UNITS)
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 403MS
- SPED 400 Introduction to Special Education (3 units)
- SPED 401C Inclusive Education (2 units)
- SPED 402A Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Support
- SPED 504MS Teaching Diverse Learners with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3 units)
Prior to SPED 580MS Student Teaching
- SPED 403MS Early Field Experience (3 units) (Pre-requisites SPED 400, 401C, 402A and 504MS)
- EED 520 Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (3 units)
- EED 577 Language Arts/ESL Instruction (3 units)
- SPED 505MS Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners with MS Disabilities (3 units) (Pre-requisites SPED 400, 401C, 402A and 504MS)
Other Requirements Prior to SPED 580MS 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 580MS Student Teaching (only one course may be completed concurrently with SPED 580MS)
- SPED 581 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3 units)
- EED 565M Mathematics Curriculum and Methods (2 units)
- SPED Elective (SPED 640, SPED 642, SPED 652, SPED 655, SPED 505MM)
- 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 580MS Student Teaching and Seminar in/Moderate/Severe 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) or hold valid California Teaching Credential (Must hold a valid California Teaching Credential at the time of requesting 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