Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization Teaching Credential: Moderate/Severe with Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential and Internship Option (California)
Lead Faculty:
Dr. Anne Spillane
The Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization Teaching Credential: Moderate/Severe with Internship Option program is designed to address both the Education Specialist standards and the program specific standards for Moderate/Severe, as well as the Teacher performance Expectations and California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
The California Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential is designed for candidates dedicated to instructional leadership in the P-12 settings. Courses meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements for a Preliminary Multiple Subject teaching credential.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of typical and atypical development and characteristics of students with disabilities, including those specific to Moderate/Severe disabilities.
- Apply effective communication and collaborative practices with parents, professionals and other stake holders, including those needed to participate in person/family centered planning, and case management.
- Apply skill in the assessment of students with disabilities, including students with Moderate/Severe disabilities.
- Apply the knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities, including using educational and assistive technology.
- Apply the skills needed to transition students between educational environments and programs as well as into successful post school experiences (EDSP 7 & 8; M/S 7).
- Apply the knowledge and skills to successfully teach reading and language arts to students with disabilities. (EDSP 9).
- Apply the knowledge and skills needed to teach English language learners and students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. (EDSP 10 & 3).
- Apply the knowledge and skills needed to provide behavioral, social and environmental supports, including the ability to design and implement positive behavioral support plans as well as create healthy learning environments for the safety and learning of students with disabilities (EDSP 12 & 14; M/S 4).
- Engage in multiple field experiences in a broad range of service delivery options for students with disabilities. (EDSP 15)
- Apply the knowledge and skills to assess their student’s communication abilities, and develop with IEP team members, including family, needed augmentative and alternative systems, to allow students with Moderate/Severe disabilities to demonstrate academic knowledge, as well as to develop social interaction skills and facilitate social relationships. (M/S 2 & 6)
- apply the knowledge and ability to support the movement, mobility, sensory and specialized health care needs required for students to access classrooms, schools and the community to the fullest extent of their ability. (M/S 5)
Requirements
(27 courses, 99 quarter units)
Candidates are required to successfully complete the Dual Common Core courses, Moderate/Severe and Multiple or Single subjects core courses as well as Special Education Program Specific courses. In addition a clinical practice path for both Special Education (either student teaching or internship) and Multiple or Single Subject areas (student teaching).
Candidates choosing the Internship option to obtain the Preliminary Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe teaching credential will need to meet the Internship Eligibility requirements.
The CTC mandates that all approved internship programs require a minimum of 120 hours of pre-service coursework prior to becoming the teacher of record. 45 quarter units are equal to 40 clock hours. These pre-service courses must be successfully completed prior to eligibility for completing the internship option.
Co-Requisites
(2 courses; 9 quarter units)
Core Requirements
(12 courses; 54 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
Multiple or Single Subject Core Requirements
(Multiple Subject: 3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)
(Single Subject: 4 courses; 18 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
Program Specific Courses (Advanced Moderate/Severe)
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
Clinical Practice path for Supervised Teaching: Student Teaching Option
(6 courses; 22.5 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
OR
Clinical Practice path for Supervised Teaching: Internship Moderate/Severe Option
(5 courses; 18 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
