Curriculum
The following courses are required to successfully complete this 39–credit curriculum:
Foundations Courses
- EDLT 500 Foundations of Education (3 credits)
- EDLT 501 Theories of Teaching, Learning and Development (3 credits)
- EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners and Diverse Populations (3 credits)
- EDLT 503 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Environments (3 credits)
There are specialized tracks in Mild to Moderate (MTM) and Moderate to Severe (MTS) disabilities for you to study.
This credential prepares you to work with and teach students with Mild to Moderate (MTM) disabilities.
Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements, including subject matter, and completion of the Foundation courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:
Methods Courses
- EDSP 515 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 credits)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction and Development of the Individual Educational Program (3 credits)
- EDSP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 credits)
- EDSP 534a Introduction to Clinical Practice (Mild/Moderate) (3 credits)
Clinical Practice
- EDSP 523 Planning and Instruction for Content Standards (3 credits)
- EDTP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 credits)
- EDSP 532 Supporting Students with Mild/Moderate Needs in the Classroom (3 credits)
- EDSP 534b Clinical Practice (Mild/Moderate) (6 credits)
This credential prepares you to work with and teach students with Moderate to Severe (MTS) disabilities.
Candidates demonstrating fulfillment of specific credential requirements, including subject matter, and completion of the Foundation courses are eligible to enroll in the following courses:
Methods Courses
- EDSP 515 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 credits)
- EDSP 519 Assessment, Instruction and Development of the Individual Educational Program (3 credits)
- EDTP/EDSP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3 credits)
- EDSP 542a Introduction to Clinical Practice (Moderate/Severe) (3 credits)
Methods Spring classes are available in a 40% online/60% in person hybrid format.
Clinical Practice
- EDSP 523 Planning and Instruction for Content Standards (3 credits)
- EDTP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 credits)
- EDSP 537 Supporting Students with Moderate/Severe Needs in the Classroom (3 credits)
- EDSP 542b Clinical Practice (Moderate/Severe) (6 credits)
M.S. in Special Education degree option
After obtaining your credential through this program, you can complete a Master of Science (M.S.) in Special Education degree for only 2 additional classes, which helps with salary growth (close to 50% of all California public school teachers hold a master's degree).
Master's Courses:
- EDGN 509 Introduction to Educational Research
- EDGN 510 Educational Research Design and Methodology
- EDGN 599 Thesis Research