Preliminary Credential for Those Candidates Who Possess a California Teaching Credential

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Education Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials

Admissions Notes

Provisions are made for entry into the preliminary specialization programs in special education by the application and documentation of the requirements for eligibility.

All candidates must meet admissions requirements as outlined. Each candidate must complete a personal interview with the program or site director. All candidates must have passed the CBEST and at least one of the three multiple subjects CSET subtests or the three multiple subjects CSET subtests and the writing subtest prior to beginning the program. All candidates must pass all three of the multiple subject subtests prior to the third term of the cohort. With program advisor's approval, the candidate may begin initial coursework after completing an application for unclassified status. Candidates must be fully admitted to the special education program prior to registration for the second semester of coursework. Eligibility for full admission to the special education program for all candidates is determined by the faculty review panel and fulfillment of the university's admission requirements:

Admissions Requirements

Three current reference forms
Educational plan
All other official transcripts from colleges/universities attended
Addendum to Graduate Application: Education Specialist Credential Program
Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)
Copy of valid California teaching credential
Letter of explanation if GPA is under 3.0
Technology recommendation: In order to prepare future teachers to effectively use technology, students are highly encouraged to have access to a laptop for all coursework and class meetings.

Required Courses

Choose one credential:

Early Childhood Special Education Credential (Minimum of 34 Units)

SPEC 600 - Education Specialist Seminars Credits 3
SPEC 601 - Foundations, Health and Observations Credits 3
SPEC 602 - Laws and Ethics in Special Education Credits 3
SPEC 603 - Theology of Disability Credits 1
SPEC 605 - Positive Behavior Support Credits 3
SPEC 606 - Medical Implications Credits 2
SPEC 607 - Comparative Development Credits 3
SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities Credits 3
SPEC 611 - Transition: Moderate/Severe and Early Childhood Credits 3
SPEC 615 - Curriculum and Technology for Early Childhood Educators Credits 3
SPEC 620 - Early Childhood: Program Design and Development Credits 3
SPEC 682 - Directed Final Practicum and Seminar Credits 4 or
SPEC 692 - Intern Final Practicum and Seminar Credits 4 or
SPEC 693 - Final Independent Practicum and Seminar Credits 4
SPEC 689 - Independent Teaching Support Credits 2 *
SPEC 690 - Intern Support Credits 2 **

Note:

*Students who are employed in a teaching position on a contract other than an intern contract must enroll in SPEC 689 each term they are enrolled in the FPU preliminary credential program.

**Students who are school district interns are required to enroll in the Intern Support course each term that they are enrolled in the FPU preliminary credential program and are working as an intern.

Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential (Minimum of 34 Units)

SPEC 600 - Education Specialist Seminars Credits 3
SPEC 601 - Foundations, Health and Observations Credits 3
SPEC 602 - Laws and Ethics in Special Education Credits 3
SPEC 603 - Theology of Disability Credits 1
SPEC 605 - Positive Behavior Support Credits 3
SPEC 606 - Medical Implications Credits 2
SPEC 607 - Comparative Development Credits 3
SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities Credits 3
SPEC 610 - Transition: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credits 3
SPEC 612 - Curriculum and Technology for Mild Moderate Credits 3
SPEC 682 - Directed Final Practicum and Seminar Credits 4 or
SPEC 692 - Intern Final Practicum and Seminar Credits 4 or
SPEC 693 - Final Independent Practicum and Seminar Credits 4
SPEC 689 - Independent Teaching Support Credits 2 *
SPEC 690 - Intern Support Credits 2 **

Note:

*Students who are employed in a teaching position on a contract other than an intern contract must enroll in SPEC 689 each term they are enrolled in the FPU preliminary credential program.

**Students who are school district interns are required to enroll in the Intern Support course each term that they are enrolled in the FPU preliminary credential program and are working as an intern, unless enrolled in SPEC-692 or SPEC-693 .

Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential (Minimum of 35 Units)

SPEC 600 - Education Specialist Seminars Credits 3
SPEC 601 - Foundations, Health and Observations Credits 3
SPEC 602 - Laws and Ethics in Special Education Credits 3
SPEC 603 - Theology of Disability Credits 1
SPEC 605 - Positive Behavior Support Credits 3
SPEC 606 - Medical Implications Credits 2
SPEC 607 - Comparative Development Credits 3
SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities Credits 3
SPEC 611 - Transition: Moderate/Severe and Early Childhood Credits 3
SPEC 613 - Curriculum and Technology for Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credits: 3
SPEC 682 - Directed Final Practicum and Seminar Credits 4 or
SPEC 692 - Intern Final Practicum and Seminar Credits 4 or
SPEC 693 - Final Independent Practicum and Seminar Credits 4
SPEC 689 - Independent Teaching Support Credits 2 *
SPEC 690 - Intern Support Credits 2 **

Note:

*Students who are employed in a teaching position on a contract other than an intern contract must enroll in SPEC 689 each term they are enrolled in the FPU preliminary credential program.

**Students who are school district interns are required to enroll in the Intern Support course each term that they are enrolled in the FPU preliminary credential program and are working as an intern.