Special Education Credentials Degree Requirements


Special Education Credentials ~ Degree Requirements

Semester Credits Required
Mild/Moderate Level I

Total Credits: 34 (if no other base credential)

Mild/Moderate Level l - Interns

Total Credits: 37

Mild/Moderate Level II

Total Credits: 18

Moderate/Severe Level I

Total Credits: 37 (with no base credential)

Moderate/Severe Level I-Interns

Total Credits: 40

Moderate/Severe Level ll

Total Credits: 18

Outcomes, Courses, and Assessment

The program is structured around the working classroom teacher. We offer courses in the evenings, on weekends, and throughout the summer. Usually students take two courses per semester.

Students can take classes as a fulltime student or a parttime student through the traditional or intern pathway. 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

CSTP 2 Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning

  • Complete all of the following: SPED 560; SPED 562; SPED 564; SPED 566; SPED 567

CSTP 3 Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning

  • Complete all of the following: ED 609; ED 616; ED 617; SPED 560; SPED 561; SPED 564; SPED 565; SPED 567; SPED 568

CSTP 4 Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students

  • Complete all of the following: ED 609; ED 616; ED 617; SPED 560; SPED 561; SPED 562; SPED 564; SPED 566; SPED 567; SPED 568

CSTP 5 Assessing student learning

  • Complete all of the following: ED 609; ED 616; ED 617; SPED 560; SPED 561; SPED 562; SPED 564; SPED 566; SPED 567; SPED 568

CSTP 6 Developing as a professional educator

  • Complete all of the following: ED 616; ED 617; SPED 560; SPED 561; SPED 562; SPED 564; SPED 566; SPED 567; SPED 568
Mild/Moderate Level II

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; ED 616; ED 617; SPED 550; SPED 560; SPED 562; SPED 565; SPED 566; SPED 568; SPED 571; SPED 574

CSTP 2 Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning

  • Complete all of the following: SPED 550; SPED 560; SPED 562; SPED 566; SPED 571; SPED 574

CSTP 3 Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning

  • Complete all of the following: ED 609; ED 616; ED 617; SPED 550; SPED 560; SPED 565; SPED 571

CSTP 4 Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students

  • Complete all of the following: ED 609; ED 616; ED 617; SPED 550; SPED 560; SPED 562; SPED 566; SPED 568; SPED 571; SPED 574

CSTP 5 Assessing student learning

  • Complete all of the following: ED 609; ED 616; ED 617; SPED 550; SPED 560; SPED 562; SPED 566; SPED 568; SPED 571; SPED 574

CSTP 6 Developing as a professional educator

  • Complete all of the following: ED 616; ED 617; SPED 550; SPED 560; SPED 562; SPED 565; SPED 566; SPED 568; SPED 571; SPED 574