Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Preliminary Credential

Program Director: Sarah Johnson, Ed.D.

Overview

This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with significant support needs in kindergarten, grades 1–12, through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available. 

Admissions Requirements for Credential

• Apply online: fpu.edu/applygrad
• Addendum to Graduate Application: Special Education
• Two graduate reference forms
• Official transcripts (all colleges/universities attended)
• Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)
• Certificate of Clearance or valid CA credential
• Education plan form
• Basic Skills Requirement/Official CBEST results
• Subject Matter Competency/Official CSET results - one CSET passed for admission - all subtests passed prior to third term

Candidates may be admitted to the education specialist credential program in the spring, summer, or fall. Cohort begins in summer.

Basic Skills and Subject Matter Competency Requirements

• Verification of Basic Skills by degree
• Verification of Subject Matter Competency by degree, course work, or passing CSET

Accreditation

FPU's credentials are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The CTC website provides extensive guidelines pertaining to becoming a teacher in California (ctc.ca.gov).

Credential Program Student Learning Outcomes

Developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) are aligned with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

1.  Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
2.  Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
3.  Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
4.  Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
5.  Assessing Student Learning
6.  Developing as a Professional Educator

M.A. In Special Education Post-Credential Program

The M.A. in Special Education program begins in the fall term. 

M.A. in Special Education Post-Credential Pacing

Fall	Spring
SPEC 731 Issues in Teaching: Investigating Problems of Practice in Special Education (1st 8 weeks of the term)                           3 Units	SPEC 734 Research Methodology: Action Research (1st 8 weeks of the term)                       3 Units
SPEC 733 Literature Review (2nd 8 weeks of the term)                         3 Units	SPEC 735: Research Project (2nd 8 weeks of the term)                          3 Units

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno, Visalia