Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs - Internship Credential

The Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education

Options:

Mild to Moderate Support Needs
Extensive Support Needs

Michael Mahoney, Coordinator
Education Building, Room 349
559.278.0326

The Education Specialist Credential authorizes the holder to teach students with mild/moderate or moderate/severe support needs (K-age 22) in public or private school programs, clinics, special schools, resource classrooms, educational programs, residential facilities, hospitals, and other agencies serving persons with special needs. This credential program prepares the teacher candidates through required coursework and clinical practice.

The Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential has two areas of specialization: Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs. These areas of professional emphasis distinguish the student population with which the candidate seeks to pursue a special education career.

Requirements for Initial Admission

Please see the admission requirements posted on the Kremen School of Education and Human Development Credential Program Page

Program Completion Requirements for University and State Credentialing

Prerequisites to all programs (6 units)

EHD 50 - Introduction to Teaching Units: 3
SPED 120 - Introduction to Special Education Units: 3
CI 100 - Educational Applications of Technology Units: 3
OR
CI 149 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Secondary Classrooms Units: 3

Basic Program

Please see the admission requirements posted on the Kremen School of Education and Human Development Credential Program Page
Requirements for the Preliminary Credential can change, and subject matter tests can be revised.

Time Restrictions

Courses required for preliminary credentials must be completed no more than 10 years prior to credential application.