Coursework
Criteria for Level II Program
In order to earn the Mild to Moderate Educational Specialist Credential Level II, candidates must complete the following requirements:
Development and Administration of the Individual Induction Plan (IIP)
As soon as possible, but no later than 120 calendar days of service under the Preliminary Level I Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Credential, an IIP shall be developed in consultation among the candidate, employer, and APU. The plan shall identify and address individual candidate needs, college or university requirements, consultations and other activities with a district assigned support provider, and assessment of the plan’s completion.
An exit interview is required to complete the program requirements for the credential. Candidates must also apply for their Level II credential through the Credential Analysts’ Office. For more information, contact a credential analyst at (626) 815-5486 or (626) 815-5346.
Non-University Activity Option
The IIP may include other professional development activities sponsored by organizations other than APU. Completion of approved non-university activities may be included in the Level II IIP for up to 25 percent or one quarter of the total program in consultation with the candidate and the employer’s representative. The California Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program can account for 20 hours.
Support Activities
Consultations will be provided with an assigned support provider from the candidate’s district who will meet periodically with the candidate. As a basis for professional development consultations, the support provider and the candidate will also view one another’s classes from time to time.
Students must complete a minimum of two years of teaching experience in a full-time special education position or the equivalent (form CL-41 EXP, signed by the district’s director of human resources) in a public school or private school of equivalent status while holding the Preliminary Level I Disabilities Specialist Credential.
Course Requirements
Note: Candidates may not begin any Level II coursework until the above steps are completed and the admission requirements are met.
Students must complete the core courses plus other experiences as defined below:
| SPED 509 | Technology in Special Education | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 538 | Special Education Issues: Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 547 | Implementation of Special Education Legislation | 3 |
| SPED 558 | Advanced Theory and Research-based Practices for Supporting Students with Disabilities | 3 |
Note: The above courses may not be waived or transferred in.
| EDUC 500 | Technology and the K-12 Educator | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| PE 240 | Health Education (F, S) | 2 |
| CPR for Infant, Child, and Adult 45 hours of Professional Development- minimum |
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Exit Interview and Apply for Credential
Academic Requirements
NOTE: Candidates may not begin Clear Credential coursework until the above steps are completed and the admission requirements are met.
Complete the core courses plus other experiences as defined below:
| SPED 581 | Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Disabilities Studies | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 582 | Theories of Learning and Research in Disabilities Studies | 3 |
| SPED 583 | Current Trends in Curriculum in Disabilities Studies | 3 |
| SPED 584A | Guided Research Project: Procedures | 3 |
| SPED 584B | Guided Research Project: Findings | 3 |
| Areas of Emphasis: | ||
| Twelve units in an area of emphasis or added authorization, per IIP areas | ||
| Emotional Interventions | ||
| SPED 504 | Introduction to Behavior Analysis in Applied Settings | 3 |
| SPED 514 | Advanced Behavior Analysis in Applied Settings | 3 |
| Applied Settings | ||
| SPED 524 | Advanced Topical Study: Applications and Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 534 | Single-case Designs: Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavior | 3 |
| Bilingual Education | ||
| SPED 511 | Language Development for All Students | 3 |
| SPED 513 | Literacy and Math Prescriptives with Assistive Technology | 3 |
| Math with Assistive Technology | ||
| SPED 532 | Bilingual Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 536 | Rtl/Brain-based Teaching and Learning: Reading and Written Language Arts Disorders | 3 |
| – plus – | ||
| SPED 509 | Technology in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 547 | Implementation of Special Education Legislation | 3 |
Credential Analysts
Credential analysts are liaisons between graduate education candidates, school districts, and California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). They process requests for fingerprint clearance (Certificates of Clearance), and applications required to file credentials with the CTC. They review all potential candidate files as part of the admissions process. For more information, please contact (626) 815-5346.
