Major Required: 10 units

• ECI 5510 - Diversity and Cultural Perspectives (3) or
• SPE 5358 - Diversity in Special Education (3)

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• ERA 5900 - Introduction to Graduate Studies (3)
• ERA 6930 - Evaluating, Understanding, and Using Research Methodology (4)

Subplan/Option Required: 6 units

• SPE 5366 - Assistive Technology in Special Education (3)
• SPE 5370 - Role of the Education Specialist in the 21st Century (3)

Subplan/Option Electives: 12 units

Candidates who completed their preliminary credential at CPP may apply 3 credential courses (9 units) to this area. Choose a minimum of 12 units.

• ECI 5500 - Expertise in Curriculum and Instruction (3)
• ECI 5520 - Application of Knowledge to Instructional Models (3)
• ECI 5530 - Leadership in Multicultural Communities of Learners (3)
• ECI 5990 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-3)
• SPE 5352 - Advanced Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities (3)
• SPE 5356 - Comparative Special Education (3)
• SPE 5360 - Advanced Seminar in Behavioral Supports (3)
• SPE 5364 - Advanced Transition Planning Across the Lifespan (3)
• SPE 5368 - Dyslexia in the TK-12 Classroom (3)
• ERA 5990 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-3)

Culminating Experience: 3 units

• ERA 6950 - Master’s Degree Project (1-6) (3 units required) or
• ERA 6960 - Master’s Degree Thesis (1-6) (3 units required) or
• ERA 6970 - Comprehensive Exam (3)

Summer Sponsored Experience: 0 unit

• CPU 5003 - Cal Poly Pomona Graduate Sponsored Summer Experience (0)