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

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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
Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)
CBEST results
CSET/multiple subject exam results
- One subset passed for admission (Does not apply to ECSE candidates)
- 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)

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 (31 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 (32 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.