Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, Extensive Support Needs: 47 units

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

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 Methods Courses may be taken.

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

Credential Required: 47 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)
Methods Courses:
EDU 5320 - Transition Planning Through Family and Professional Collaboration (3)
EDU 5322 - Special Education Law and the Individualized Education Program (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 5342 - Instructional Strategies for Students with Extensive Support Needs (3)
EDU 5347 - Clinical Practice for Preliminary Education Specialist Extensive Support Needs Credential (1-8) (8 units required) or
EDU 5348 - Internship Clinical Practice for Preliminary Education Specialist Extensive Support Needs Credential (1-8) (8 units required)
EDU 5351 - Clinical Practice Seminar for Preliminary Education Specialist Candidates (3)
EDU 5421 - Extended Intern Supervision (1-9) *

Notes:

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