There continues to be a shortage of highly qualified teachers prepared to serve students with disabilities throughout the state of California and nationwide. When teachers participate in a relevant and thoughtful course of study with well-respected faculty members and field practitioners, it increases the likelihood that they will remain teaching in the field.

At CSUMB, you will be well prepared to meet the instructional and social needs of students with disabilities. Small class size and individual attention characterize the program. The Special Education Program at CSUMB offers the Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials in Mild to Moderate and Moderate to Severe Disabilities, the Level II Professional Clear Education Specialist Credentials in Mild to Moderate and Moderate to Severe Disabilities, the English Learner Authorization (ELA or CLAD) along with a Master of Arts in Education degree with an emphasis in Special Education.  The Special Education Program also offers a Certificate Program in Behavior Analysis.

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College of Professional Studies > School of Education > Teacher Education Department > Special Education Program

Online Components

In addition to the in-person method, the online version is offered once during the summer or academic year for the courses below:

SPED 560: Inclusionary Practices
SPED 562: Curr Dvlpmt/Pref Practices
SPED 564: Formal/Infml Asmt/Dvrs Stu Pop
SPED 566: Behavior Intervention/Support
SPED 568: Meth Cul/Ling Diverse Students
SPED 571: Teach/Asmt Autism Spect Disord
SPED 574: Funtional Comm/Moderate/Severe
SPED 585: Transition/Career Dev.

Associated Course Codes

SPED ~ ED