Education Specialist Credential Programs

MILD/MODERATE, MODERATE/SEVERE and DUAL WITH MULTIPLE OR SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL

The Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to teach in the area of specialization Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe in the following settings: Special day classes; Special schools; Home/hospital settings; Correctional facilities; Nonpublic schools and agencies; Resource rooms

Mild/Moderate Disabilities (M/M)
Includes specific learning disabilities; mild to moderate mental retardation; attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; serious emotional disturbance; and authorizes service in grades K–12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22.

Moderate/Severe Disabilities (M/S)
Includes autism; deaf-blindness; moderate to severe mental retardation; multiple disabilities; serious emotional disturbance; and authorizes service in grades K–12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22.

California has a two-tier credential structure. A five-year preliminary credential is the first credential issued, and then a clear credential is issued.

PRELIMINARY LEVEL I ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Candidates requesting to be admitted to an Education Specialist with Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe authorizations and/or Dual with Multiple or Single Subject Credential Program must follow the steps listed under Graduate Admission and in addition to the previously stated Admission Process the following specific credential requirements must be met and turned into a Credential Program Specialist within 30 days of enrollment. A Certificate of Clearance is required prior to scheduling any coursework with a field experience component.

• Complete a Credential Packet including the Acknowledgement of Terms and Agreements and Negative TB test results.
• Show proof of a Certificate of Clearance or other valid document showing fingerprint clearance issued by the CTC.
• A passing score or proof of attempt to pass the Basic Skills Assessment (must be passed prior to clinical practice).
• Complete a Credential Orientation

ADVANCED SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Before moving onto Clinical Practice, candidates must qualify for their Advanced Specialization coursework by completing the following:

• Successful completion of all Core coursework
• Passage of the Basic Skills Assessment
• Completion of Subject Matter Competency
• Passage of the Generic Core Exam (Basic Skills and Subject Matter must be met prior to taking the Generic Core Exam)

All generic core courses are scheduled by an admissions advisor. A Credential Program Specialist will schedule the advanced specialization courses and student teaching when candidates pass the generic core exam.

CLINCIAL PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the general and program specific admission and advanced specialization requirements, candidates must also complete the following and turn documentation into a Credential Program Specialist, before they are cleared for Clinical Practice:

Student Teaching

• Valid Certificate of Clearance or other valid document showing fingerprint clearance issued by the CTC
• Negative TB test (valid within the last four years)
• Successful completion of all Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe coursework
• Submit an application for Student Teaching to a Credential Program Specialist 30 days prior to the requested student teaching start date
• Interview with an Education Specialist faculty member
• GPA (grades of “D”, “F”, or “U” are not accepted)
• Zero Account Balance

Student Teaching for Dual Candidates
In addition to the above Student Teaching requirements, Dual Candidates must also complete the following and turn documentation into a Credential Program Specialist, before they are cleared for Clinical Practice:

• Successful Passage of TPA Task 1 and TPA Task 2

University Internship
The University Internship route provides an opportunity for candidates who have been offered employment to complete their clinical practice, while employed in an appropriate position as an Education Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe teacher of record. This experience is a partnership between the candidate, National University, and the employer meant to support the candidate in an environment similar to that authorized by the Preliminary credential obtained at the end of the program.

National University candidates who are interested in becoming a university intern must complete and show verification of all prerequisite requirements and go through the internship eligibility process to determine suitability for the internship program. Once intern eligible, candidates must apply for an Internship Credential is valid for two years and issued specifically for the site of hire. Includes deaf-blind; deaf-autism; deaf with other special needs; and authorizes service to individuals age birth through 22.

Prerequisites

• Valid Certificate of Clearance or other valid document showing fingerprint clearance issued by the CTC
• Bachelor’s Degree on file
• Passage of the Basic Skills Assessment
• Completion of Subject Matter Competency
• Completion of U.S. Constitution requirement met by exam, transcript verifying completed U.S. Constitution coursework or CSU Bachelor’s degree
• Negative TB test (valid within the last four years)
• 120 hours of pre-service met by coursework
• Contract Agreement (MOU) on file between the employing District, School or Agency and National University
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D” and “F” are not accepted)
• Zero account balance

Eligibility Requirements
In addition to completion of all internship prerequisites, candidates are required to verify completion of the following Intern Eligibility:
1. Verification of internship program prerequisites
2. Internship candidate acknowledgement
3. District or agency offer of employment for the intern as a full time teacher of record in a setting appropriate for the credential being sought with a minimum of 20 instructional hours per week
4. Verification of intern eligibility determined in an interview by lead internship faculty

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

• In addition to the above requirements listed for admission, advanced specialization and clinical practice the following must be completed and documentation turned into a Credential Program Specialist to be recommended for a California Credential:
• Completion of U.S. Constitution requirement met by exam, transcript verifying completed U.S. Constitution coursework or CSU Bachelor’s degree
• Proof of passing the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA). Scores must be valid at the time of recommendation
• CPR certification for Infant, Child, and Adult (must be valid when candidate applies for teaching credential)
• Successful completion of an Exit Exam
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D”, “F”, or “U” are not accepted)
• Zero Account Balance

Dual candidates must also complete the following in order to be recommended for their Multiple or Single Subject credentials:

• Successful completion of all four TPA Tasks.

Certificate/Credential
Candidates are issued a Certificate of Eligibility upon completion of the program. Unless the candidate provides a completed “Verification of Employment as an Education Specialist” (CL-777.1) form with the credential application, in which case the candidate will be recommended for the credential.

Please contact a Credential Program Specialist for specific information regarding any of the requirements for the Education Specialist programs.

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
The Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to teach in the area of specialization Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in the following settings: Special day classes; Special schools; Home/hospital settings; Correctional facilities; Nonpublic schools and agencies; Resource rooms

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)
California has a two-tier credential structure. A five-year preliminary credential is the first credential issued, and then a clear credential is issued.

PRELIMINARY LEVEL I ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates requesting to be admitted to an Education Specialist with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing authorization Credential Program must follow the steps listed under Graduate Admission and in addition to the previously stated Admission Process, the following specific credential requirements must be met and turned into a Credential Program Specialist within 30 days of enrollment. A Certificate of Clearance is required prior to scheduling any coursework with a field experience component.

• Complete a Credential Packet including the Acknowledgement of Terms and Agreements and Negative TB test results.
• Show proof of a Certificate of Clearance or other valid document showing fingerprint clearance issued by the CTC.
• A passing score or proof of attempt to pass the Basic Skills Assessment (must be passed prior to clinical practice).
• Complete a Credential Orientation

In addition to the above credential admission requirements, candidates must also submit the a completed application packet to the DHH Program Lead. See program admission information listed with the specific program coursework.

CLINCIAL PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the general and program specific admission requirements, candidates must also complete the following and turn documentation into a Credential Program Specialist, before they are cleared for Clinical Practice:

Student Teaching

• Valid Certificate of Clearance or other valid document showing fingerprint clearance issued by the CTC
• Negative TB test (valid within the last four years)
• Successful completion of all DHH coursework
• Submit an application for Student Teaching to a Credential Program Specialist 30 days prior to the requested student teaching start date
• Interview with an Education Specialist faculty member
• GPA (grades of “D”, “F”, or “U” are not accepted)
• Zero Account Balance

University Internship
The University Internship route provides an opportunity for candidates who have been offered employment to complete their clinical practice, while employed in an appropriate position as an Education Specialist Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing teacher of record. This experience is a partnership between the candidate, National University, and the employer meant to support the candidate in an environment similar to that authorized by the Preliminary credential obtained at the end of the program.

National University candidates who are interested in becoming a university intern must complete and show verification of all prerequisite requirements and go through the internship eligibility process to determine suitability for the internship program. Once intern eligible, candidates must apply for an Internship Credential is valid for two years and issued specifically for the site of hire.

Prerequisites

• Valid Certificate of Clearance or other valid document showing fingerprint clearance issued by the CTC
• Bachelor’s Degree on file
• Passage of the Basic Skills Assessment
• Completion of Subject Matter Competency
• Completion of U.S. Constitution requirement met by exam, transcript verifying completed U.S. Constitution coursework or CSU Bachelor’s degree
• Negative TB test (valid within the last four years)
• 120 hours of pre-service met by coursework
• Contract Agreement (MOU) on file between the employing District, School or Agency and National University
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D” and “F” are not accepted)
• Zero account balance

Eligibility Requirements
In addition to completion of all internship prerequisites, candidates are required to verify completion of the following Intern Eligibility:
5. Verification of internship program prerequisites
6. Internship candidate acknowledgement
7. District or agency offer of employment for the intern as a full time teacher of record in a setting appropriate for the credential being sought with a minimum of 20 instructional hours per week
8. Verification of intern eligibility determined in an interview by lead internship faculty

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the above requirements listed for admission, advanced specialization and clinical practice the following must be completed and documentation turned into a Credential Program Specialist to be recommended for a California Credential:

• Completion of U.S. Constitution requirement met by exam, transcript verifying completed U.S. Constitution coursework or CSU Bachelor’s degree
• Proof of passing the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA). Scores must be valid at the time of recommendation
• CPR certification for Infant, Child, and Adult (must be valid when candidate applies for teaching credential)
• Successful completion of an Exit Exam
• Letter of recommendation from Master Teacher
• Comprehensive Examination
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D”, “F”, or “U” are not accepted)
• Zero Account Balance

Certificate/Credential
Candidates are issued a Certificate of Eligibility upon completion of the program. Unless the candidate provides a completed “Verification of Employment as an Education Specialist” (CL-777.1) form with the credential application, in which case the candidate will be recommended for the credential.

Please contact a Credential Program Specialist for specific information regarding any of the requirements for the Education Specialist programs.

CLEAR LEVEL II MILD/MODERATE, MODERATE/SEVERE and DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates requesting to be admitted to Clear Level II Education Specialist with Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, or Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) authorization Credential Program must follow the steps listed under Graduate Admission and in addition to the previously stated Admission Process the following specific credential requirements must be met and turned into a Credential Program Specialist within 30 days of enrollment.

• Valid Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential
• Verification of current Education Specialist employment with probable duration of two years in the position
• Complete a Credential Packet including the Acknowledgement of Terms and Agreements

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the above requirements listed for admission the following must be completed and documentation turned into a Credential Program Specialist to be recommended for a California Credential:

• A minimum of two years of successful, full-time teaching experience in the area on the Preliminary credential in the public schools or private schools of equivalent status, as verified by the applicant’s employer
• Successful completion of the program (coursework and approved non-University activities) for the Clear Level II credential within five years.
• Successful completion of an Exit Exam.
• Completion of any needed credential clearing courses. All Clear Level II Education Specialist credential candidates are required to have successfully completed coursework in Preliminary Level I Educational Technology and Health Education, including valid CPR Certification for Infant, Child and Adult. Candidates will be evaluated for these courses. If these classes have been completed in a Level I program or at another university, the candidate should meet with an admissions or Credential Program Specialist to submit an online equivalency request.
• 3.0 GPA (grades of “D”, “F”, or “U” are not accepted)
• Zero Account Balance

Please contact a Credential Program Specialist for specific information regarding any of the requirements for the Education Specialist programs.