Curriculum & Course Schedule
The Education Specialist (Special Education) program is well-respected within the educational community. By successfully completing our one-year, 37-unit program, you will be qualified to teach in public/private schools (K-8 grades) in California.
Course Schedule
2023-2024 Program of Study & Credential Requirements (37 units)
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First Term Summer 2023 (12 units) |
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Orientation–Tuesday May 30 2023 from 9:45-11:15 AM TED 501 Learning, Development and Culture (3) TED 503 Introduction to Special Education (3) SPED 592 Best Practices for the Education Specialist (3) TED 502 Teaching Emergent Multilingual Students (3) |
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Second Term Fall 2023 (11 units) |
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MSTE 563 Curriculum & Instruction: Literacy I (3) SPED 594 Teaching & Learning for Mild/Moderate Disabilities I (fieldwork) (3) SPED 597 Consultation, Collaboration & Communication for the Ed Specialist (2) SPED 599 Assessment & Program Planning (3) |
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Third Term Jan 2024 (3 units) |
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SPED 593 Educational & Assistive Technology for Mild/Moderate Disabilities (1) SPED 596 Health Education (1) SPED 527 edTPA (1) |
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Required for Daily Supervised Teaching (SPED 598) fieldwork: Completion of all course prerequisites with a grade of B- or better Incomplete grades must be cleared in all coursework |
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Final Term Spring 2024 (11 units) |
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SPED 582 Positive Behavior Support (3) SPED 595 Supervision Mild/Moderate Disabilities II (3) SPED 598 Teaching Mild/Moderate Disabilities (2) MSTE 564 Curriculum & Instruction: Literacy II (3) |
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Required for Preliminary Credential: Credential coursework with a B- or better in each course. Verification of US Constitution knowledge by exam/course(s) Verification of CPR (adult, infant and child) certification. Official documentation of passing the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) and Subject Matter Skills Requirement (SMCR) |
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Master of Arts in Teaching (plus 12 units*) Begin after credential coursework by submitting Opt-In form. See course descriptions and schedules at MAIT |
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MAIT 601 Introduction to Inquiry (1) MAIT 602 Content Knowledge (3) MAIT 603 Pedagogical Knowledge (3) (offered Summer, Fall) MAIT 610 Special Topics in Education (3) (offered Summer, Fall, Spring) MAIT 604 Capstone Project (2) If you completed one term of MAIT 604-01 and your capstone project is in-progress:
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*To be eligible for aid, students must enroll a minimum of 6 units per term for fall and spring graduate semesters, and 3 units for the summer semester.. Withdrawal from courses may disqualify the student from receiving financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for any questions.