Special Education Teaching Credential Track B Requirements
Special Education Teaching Credential/Master's Track B Requirements
Application for Clinical Practice (Contract Teaching) must include the following:
- Prerequisite for Intern Credential-English language learner Pre-Service requirement: Any SPED teacher candidate desiring to begin an internship in the fall semester must complete pre-service training (called Pre- Service Academy) during the Summer II term (before module coursework begins). This Summer II term consists of two three-unit courses for six weeks and one English Learner-Pedagogy Workshop during the seventh week. Candidates desiring an internship later in the program must complete coursework and workshop as well. Contact department for more information.
- Proof of passage of Subject-Matter Competency by deadlines placed by the Office of Student Services.
- Full-time public school or WASC-accredited private school contract for SPED position.
- Letter on official school letterhead from administrator fully describing the assignment/position for consideration (must have prior approval by program director).
- Candidates with an approved non-WASC teaching position must complete an extra four to six weeks of Clinical practice in a WASC setting as placed by the Office of Student Services.
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 as to what courses to take until the next modular entry occurs. A maximum of nine units may be taken per term with the program director's prior written approval only.
| Pre-Service Academy (Summer II or as advised) |
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| EDUC 504 | Teaching and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| SPED 516 | Clinical Experience in Teaching Reading and Writing** | 3 |
| 10 hours of classroom observations during above courses |
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| EL/Pedagogy Workshop (20 hours) meets for one week immediately following Summer II courses. For Fall II and Spring new students,
SPED 511 (3 units) will replace this workshop.
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Module 1 |
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| SPED 505 | Educational Foundations and Classroom Experiences* | 3 |
| SPED 515 | Clinical Experience in Teaching Reading and Writing** | 3 |
| SPED 565A | Field Experience I*** | 1 |
*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 565B | 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-in candidate’s approved classroom | ||
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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 575A | Clinical Practice I (Contract 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. Coursework is completed through eCompanion and TaskStream. |
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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 575B | Clinical Practice II (Contract 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. Coursework is completed through eCompanion and TaskStream. |
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Completion of the Competency Signature Page Booklet |
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Additional Credential Courses (Summer II or as advised) |
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| EDUC 504 | Teaching and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 572 | Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 |
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Total Units for Credential Only |
34 units | |
| Apply for Preliminary Credential | ||
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Required Courses for Master of Arts in Education: Special
Education (for those in combination programs only) |
9 units | |
| 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 and History of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 589A | Research for Educators: Beginning Process** | 2 |
| EDUC 589B | Research for Educators: Finish Reporting** | 1 |
*If waived for credential, must still be taken for master's |
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**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 units | |
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.
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
