EDU 5351 - Clinical Practice Seminar for Preliminary Education Specialist Candidates (3)

Seminar to support Education Specialist Candidates during their clinical practice experience as they plan, teach, assess, reflect, and apply theory to practice while promoting universally-designed learning environments based on equity, professional responsibilities, and the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs). Education Specialist candidates will successfully complete the Education Specialist Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 2 and develop an evidence-based plan for continuing their growth on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Required for the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Authorization in Mild/Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) and/or Extensive Support Needs (ESN).

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Education Specialist Credential Program, successful completion of Anchor Assessments in all program coursework, and approved application to Clinical Practice by required deadline.

Interns must be in a full-time job setting that is eligible for the MMSN or ESN authorization (including classes for students with autism).  Classrooms within the TK-12 grades or transition programs serving students up to age 22 are eligible. 

Corequisite(s): EDU 5345 , EDU 5346 , EDU 5347 , EDU 5348 , or EDU 5421 .
Component(s): Seminar
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours seminar
Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 1
Minimum - Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Category: Major Required Course