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.
- Mild to Moderate (MTM)
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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)
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 532 Supporting Students with Mild/Moderate Needs in the Classroom (3 credits)
- EDSP 534b Clinical Practice (Mild/Moderate) (6 credits)
- Moderate to Severe (MTS)
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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 3 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