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Special Education Credentials ~ Degree Requirements
Semester Credits Required Mild/Moderate Level I Total Credits: 34 Mild/Moderate Level II Total Credits: 18 Moderate/Severe Level I Total Credits: 35 Moderate/Severe Level I—Interns Total Credits: 38 Outcomes, Courses, and Assessment The program is structured around the working classroom teacher. We offer courses in the evenings, on weekends, during winter session, and throughout the summer. Usually students take two courses per semester. We also require you to complete a practicum. Mild/Moderate Level I The Mild/Moderate Level I and Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Credential programs accent preferred instructional practices to help students with disabilities succeed in school and life. While pursuing your credential, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfy the following California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) by successfully completing the listed courses or alternative assessment options. CSTP 1 Engaging and supporting all students in learning - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 561 Reading Diagnosis & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 564 Formal & Informal Assessment for Diverse Student Populations; SPED 565 Supervised Field Experiences in General Education; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 567 Practicum/Professional Induction Planning; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges
CSTP 2 Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning - Complete all of the following: SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 564 Formal & Informal Assessment for Diverse Student Populations; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 567 Practicum/Professional Induction Planning
CSTP 3 Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 561 Reading Diagnosis & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 564 Formal & Informal Assessment for Diverse Student Populations; SPED 565 Supervised Field Experiences in General Education; SPED 567 Practicum/Professional Induction Planning; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges
CSTP 4 Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 561 Reading Diagnosis & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 564 Formal & Informal Assessment for Diverse Student Populations; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 567 Practicum/Professional Induction Planning; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges
CSTP 5 Assessing student learning - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 561 Reading Diagnosis & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 564 Formal & Informal Assessment for Diverse Student Populations; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 567 Practicum/Professional Induction Planning; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges
CSTP 6 Developing as a professional educator - Complete all of the following: ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 561 Reading Diagnosis & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 564 Formal & Informal Assessment for Diverse Student Populations; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 567 Practicum/Professional Induction Planning; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges
Mild/Moderate Level II - Complete all of the following: SPED 680 Induction Plan/Professional Growth and Assessment (Beginning); SPED 681 ; SPED 681 Advanced Behavioral, Emotional & Environmental Supports for Students with Challenges; SPED 682 Advanced Assessment & Curriculum Instruction for Students with Challenges; SPED 683 Advanced Collaboration & Consultation; SPED 685 Transition & Career Development for the Education Specialist; SPED 689 Induction Plan/Professional Growth for the Education Specialist (Capstone)
- Complete an Induction Plan with a Special Education faculty member and district support provider.
In consultation with the employer's representative, you may complete up to 25 percent of the Level II program in non-university activities. Moderate/Severe Level I CSTP 1 Engaging and supporting all students in learning - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 550 Foundations & Practices for the Education Specialist; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 565 Supervised Field Experiences in General Education; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 571 Teaching & Assessing Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities; SPED 574 Functional Communication for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
CSTP 2 Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning - Complete all of the following: SPED 550 Foundations & Practices for the Education Specialist; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 571 Teaching & Assessing Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities; SPED 574 Functional Communication for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
CSTP 3 Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 550 Foundations & Practices for the Education Specialist; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 565 Supervised Field Experiences in General Education; SPED 571 Teaching & Assessing Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
CSTP 4 Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 550 Foundations & Practices for the Education Specialist; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 571 Teaching & Assessing Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities; SPED 574 Functional Communication for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
CSTP 5 Assessing student learning - Complete all of the following: ED 609 Math Methods; ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 550 Foundations & Practices for the Education Specialist; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 571 Teaching & Assessing Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities; SPED 574 Functional Communication for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
CSTP 6 Developing as a professional educator - Complete all of the following: ED 616 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum I; ED 617 Language & Literacy Development Across the Curriculum II; SPED 550 Foundations & Practices for the Education Specialist; SPED 560 Inclusionary Practices; SPED 562 Curriculum Development & Preferred Practices for Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 565 Supervised Field Experiences in General Education; SPED 566 Behavior Intervention & Support; SPED 568 Methodologies for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students with Learning Challenges; SPED 571 Teaching & Assessing Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities; SPED 574 Functional Communication for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Revised 6/2/05
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