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Track A Course Requirements
The cohort model begins with entry in Module 1 in Fall I or Spring I. Candidates who enter at other times of the year will be advised regarding course enrollment prior to the next modular entry date. A maximum of nine units may be taken per term with the department chair’s prior written approval only. All courses are online.
| Module 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SPED 511 | Language Development for All Students | 3 |
| SPED 574 | Literacy and Reading Instruction for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities* (TPA - Task 1 is completed as part of this course) | 3 |
| Module 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SPED 521 | Collaboration, Inclusion, Community Integration for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities* (TPA - Task 2 is completed as part of this course) | 3 |
| SPED 530 | Introduction to Individual Differences and Strengths-based Education | 3 |
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*Students must complete this course before taking the RICA, and the RICA must be passed before qualifying for a credential. | ||
| Module 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SPED 501 | Instructional Strategies for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 507 | Assessment and IEP Development for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 586A | Clinical Practice/Seminar for Moderate to Severe Disabilities I (Student Teaching) | 2 |
| Candidates cannot register for this course without clearance from the Office of Student Services. This is a mentor-based course. Teacher candidates do not attend classes to meet regularly with an instructor. Teacher candidates must attend a mandatory Clinical Practice orientation meeting before the term begins. | ||
| Pass RICA. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Apply for Clinical Practice by April 1 for spring and October 1 for fall. | ||
| Module 4 | ||
| SPED 502 | Diagnostic and Prescriptive Intervention for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities* | 3 |
| SPED 503 | Behavior Support to Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities* | 3 |
| SPED 586B | Clinical Practice/Seminar for Moderate to Severe Disabilities II (Student Teaching)* | 1 |
| Candidates cannot register for this course without clearance from the Office of Student Services. This is a mentor-based course. Teacher candidates do not attend classes to meet regularly with an instructor. Teacher candidates must attend a mandatory Clinical Practice orientation meeting before the term begins. | ||
| Clearance for Clinical Practice | ||
|---|---|---|
| Placement by Office of Student Services with Master Teacher | ||
| Total units for credential only | 27 Units | |
| Apply for Preliminary Credential | ||
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2010-11 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
