Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, Mild to Moderate Support Needs: 45 units

Offered by: College of Education and Integrative Studies, Department of Education

Credential Required

Education Specialist credentials authorize candidates to teach students with disabilities in grades TK-12 and students up to age 22. The program of study for Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials includes required competencies for teaching English Language learners and teaching students with autism spectrum disorders. Admission to the program is required before any required Methods Courses may be taken.

https://www.cpp.edu/ceis/credential-program/education-specialist-credential-programs.shtml

Credential Required: 45 Units

Foundation Courses:
EDU 5010 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning (3)
EDU 5020 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (3)
EDU 5100 - Introduction to Literacy Instruction (3)
EDU 5302 - Educating Students with Disabilities in Diverse Settings (3)
Method Courses:
EDU 5320 - Transition Planning Through Family and Professional Collaboration (3)
EDU 5322 - Special Education Law and the IEP (3)
EDU 5324 - Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3)
EDU 5326 - Creating and Supporting Universally Designed Learning Environments (3)
EDU 5332 - Positive Classroom and Behavioral Supports (3)
EDU 5334 - Multi-Tiered Assessment and Intervention in Literacy (3)
EDU 5336 - Mathematics Instruction and Intervention for Students with Disabilities (3)
EDU 5340 - Instructional Methods for Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs (3)
EDU 5345 - Clinical Practice for Preliminary Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential (1-8) (8 units required) or
EDU 5346 - Clinical Practice for Preliminary Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs Intern Credent (1-8) (8 units required)
EDU 5351 - Clinical Practice Seminar for Preliminary Education Specialist Candidates (3)
EDU 5421 - Extended Intern Supervision (1-9) *

Note(s):

*Required if extended supervision is necessary to remain in compliance with intern program, employment, and CTC requirements.