Preliminary Credential for Candidates Who Do Not Possess A California Teaching Credential

The preliminary program is designed to provide theory and practice in both general education and special education.

Admissions Requirements

Three current reference forms
Educational plan
All other official transcripts from colleges/universities attended
Proctored writing sample
Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)
CBEST results
CSET/multiple subject exam results
- One subset passed for admission
- Second subset should be passed by the beginning of the second semester
- All subtests passed by the beginning of the third semester
- Not required for early childhood special education candidates
Copy of valid Certificate of Clearance
Addendum to Graduate Application: Education Specialist Credential Program
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

Select one credential:

Early Childhood Special Education Credential (Minimum of 40 Units)

EDUC 642 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice I 4 Units
EDUC 646 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice II 3 Units
SPEC 600 - Education Specialist Seminars Seminar 3 Units
SPEC 601 - Foundations, Health and Observations 3 Units
SPEC 602 - Laws and Ethics in Special Education 3 Units
SPEC 603 - Theology of Disability 1 unit
SPEC 605 - Positive Behavior Support 3 Units
SPEC 606 - Medical Implications 2 Units
SPEC 607 - Comparative Development 3 Units
SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities 3 Units
SPEC 611 - Transition: Moderate/Severe and Early Childhood 3 Units
SPEC 615 - Curriculum and Technology for Early Childhood Educators 3 Units
SPEC 620 - Early Childhood: Program Design and Development 3 Units
SPEC 681 - Directed Initial Practicum and Seminar 2 Units or
SPEC 691 - Initial Intern Practicum and Seminar 2 Units
SPEC 682 - Directed Final Practicum and Seminar 4 Units or
SPEC 692 - Intern Final Practicum and Seminar 4 Units
SPEC 689 - Independent Teaching Support 2 Units *
SPEC 690 - Intern Support 2 Units **

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 40 Units)

EDUC 642 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice I 4 Units
EDUC 643 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics 3 Units
EDUC 646 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice II 3 Units
SPEC 600 - Education Specialist Seminars Seminar 3 Units
SPEC 601 - Foundations, Health and Observations 3 Units
SPEC 602 - Laws and Ethics in Special Education 3 Units
SPEC 603 - Theology of Disability 1 unit
SPEC 605 - Positive Behavior Support 3 Units
SPEC 606 - Medical Implications 2 Units
SPEC 607 - Comparative Development 3 Units
SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities 3 Units
SPEC 610 - Transition: Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 Units
SPEC 612 - Curriculum and Technology for Mild Moderate 3 Units
SPEC 681 - Directed Initial Practicum and Seminar 2 Units or
SPEC 691 - Initial Intern Practicum and Seminar 2 Units
SPEC 682 - Directed Final Practicum and Seminar 4 Units or
SPEC 692 - Intern Final Practicum and Seminar 4 Units
SPEC 689 - Independent Teaching Support 2 Units *
SPEC 690 - Intern Support 2 Units **

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

Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential (Minimum of 41 Units)

EDUC 642 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice I 4 Units
EDUC 643 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics 3 Units
EDUC 646 - Language and Literacy: Theory and Practice II 3 Units
SPEC 600 - Education Specialist Seminars Seminar 3 Units
SPEC 601 - Foundations, Health and Observations 3 Units
SPEC 602 - Laws and Ethics in Special Education 3 Units
SPEC 603 - Theology of Disability 1 unit
SPEC 605 - Positive Behavior Support 3 Units
SPEC 606 - Medical Implications 2 Units
SPEC 607 - Comparative Development 3 Units
SPEC 609 - Special Education: Roles and Responsibilities 3 Units
SPEC 611 - Transition: Moderate/Severe and Early Childhood 3 Units
SPEC 613 - Curriculum and Technology for Moderate/ Severe Disabilities 4 Units
SPEC 681 - Directed Initial Practicum and Seminar 2 Units or
SPEC 691 - Initial Intern Practicum and Seminar 2 Units
SPEC 682 - Directed Final Practicum and Seminar 4 Units or
SPEC 692 - Intern Final Practicum and Seminar 4 Units
SPEC 689 - Independent Teaching Support 2 Units *
SPEC 690 - Intern Support 2 Units **

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.