Special Education Teaching Credential Track A Requirements
Special Education Teaching Credential/Master's, Track A Requirements
The cohort model begins with Module 1, with entry in either Fall I or Spring I. Candidates who enter at other times of the year will be advised as to what courses to take untio the next modular entry occurs with official advisement only. A maximum of nine units may be taken per term with the program director's prior written approval.
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Module 1 |
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| SPED 506 | Educational Foundations and Classroom Management* | 3 | |
| SPED 516 | Clinical Experience in Teaching Reading and Writing** | 3 | |
| SPED 566A | Field Experience I*** | 1 | |
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*TPA-Task1 is completed as part of this course. **Students must complete this course before taking the RICA, and the RICA must be passed before qualifying for a credential. ***This course is a mentor-based course with two seminar meetings as scheduled by the regional center SPED site coordinators. Coursework is completed through eCompanion and TaskStream. |
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| Apply for Clinical Practice by April 1 for spring and October 1 for fall. | |||
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Module 2 |
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| SPED 530 | Introduction to Individual Differences | 3 | |
| SPED 535 | Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation | 3 | |
| SPED 566B | Field Experience II* | 1 | |
*This course is a mentor-based course with two seminar meetings as scheduled by the regional center SPED site coordinators. Coursework is completed through eCompanion and TaskStream. |
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| Clearance for Clinical Practice - Placement by Office Student Services with master teacher | |||
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Module 3 |
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| SPED 531 | Test, Measurements, and Instruction Planning | 3 | |
| SPED 540 | Mild to Moderate Disabilities in General Education | 3 | |
| SPED 576A | Clinical Practice I (Student Teaching)* | 1 | |
*Candidates may not register for this course without clearance by the Office of Student Services. This is a mentor-based course with no regular class sessions. Coursework is picked up at mandatory meeting before term starts, if candidate is cleared. |
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Module 4 |
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| SPED 536 | Diagnosis of Mild to Moderate Disabilities | 3 | |
| SPED 537 | Theories and Intervention in Behavior Disorders | 3 | |
| SPED 576B | Clinical Practice II (Student Teaching)* | 1 | |
*Candidates may not register for this course without clearance by the Office of Student Services. This is a mentor-based course with no regular class sessions. ePortfolio is completed in this course. |
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| Completion of the Competency Signature Page Booklet |
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| Additional Credential Courses (Summer II or as advised) | |||
| EDUC 504 | Teaching and Cultural Diversity (Summer II or as advised) | 3 | |
| EDUC 572 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 | |
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Credential Total |
34 units | ||
| Apply for Preliminary Credential | |||
Required Courses for Master of Arts in Education: Special Education (for those in combination programs only) |
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| Comprehensive Exam Submit Intent to Graduate Form to Graduate Registrar. |
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| EDUC 571 | Curriculum Foundations | 3 | |
| EDUC 572 | Advanced Educational Psychology* | 3 | |
| EDUC 573 | Philosophy/Ethics & History of Education | 3 | |
| EDUC 598A | Research for Educators: Beginning Process** | 2 | |
| EDUC 598B | Research for Educators: Capstone Reporting** | 1 | |
*If waived for credential, must still be taken for master’s.
**Must be taken at very end of program, after all other coursework is completed. May not be taken out of order or during summer terms. |
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| Total Units for Both Credential and Master’s | 43 | ||
NOTE: Completion of all credential requirements, including all examinations, coursework, and other requirements, must be met before a candidate may participate in the graduation ceremony or have their master’s degree posted. An Intent to Graduate Form must be completed by deadlines set by the graduate registrar and fees paid whether the candidate wishes to participate in the ceremony or not.
