Special Education Credential
| An Education Specialist Credential authorizes the holder to teach children with special needs at the elementary and secondary level. The Education Specialist Credentials for Mild/Moderate (M/M), and Moderate/Severe (M/S) Disabilities, are stand-alone credentials that do not require a general education credential as a prerequisite. Embedded in these credentials is preparation for assisting students with autism. Upon completion of the Education Specialist Credential Program you will be awarded the SB 2042 Preliminary Education Specialist Credential with English Language Learner Authorization embedded. |  |
Requirements to enter the Teacher Education Program:
- Fingerprinting
- CA issued certificate of clearance or valid 30-day sub permit
- Negative TB test less than 4 years old
- Open credential file
State Requirements:
- Basic skills requirement
- Must meet subject matter requirements through passage of CSETS (NOTE: This can be met in three ways: 1) Pass the Multiple Subject or Single Subject CSET; 2) Complete a commissioned approved subject matter program (please provide documentation); or 3) hold an existing clear credential in a Multiple Subject credential.)
- Completed Infant/child (or Pediatric) and Adult CPR course
- Must pass RICA
- Must meet teaching performance expectations
- Must meet U.S. history requirements
- Needs to successfully complete student teaching
- Successfully complete all designated credential courses with grades of C or higher
- Successfully complete all program assessments to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and dispositions
*It is recommended to have a 2.5 GPA for Undergraduate and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students
