Credential Program Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for the Special Education Specialist Credential Program

The individual applying for the Special Education Specialist Credential Program may choose between a multiple subject route and single subject route. Each route is outlined below:

• Course Requirements:
  

  Multiple Subject Route - SPED 371; CAS 312, 325 A & B or equivalent; & EDEL 315 A & B
  

  Single Subject Route - SPED 371; EDSC 310; & EDSC 320
  

• Completion of General Education and no more than 6 units remaining in the major. (Notice: One does not need to have graduated to enter the credential program. We recommend the student complete the entire major prior to entering the program.)
  

• GPA > 2.75
  

• Subject Matter Competency:

  Multiple Subject Route:CSET
  [click here for more information on the Multiple Subject Matter Competency]

  Single Subject Route: SSMPP or Equivalent Exam
  [click here for more information on the Single Subject Matter Competency]

• Calif. Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
  [click here for CBEST Information]
  

• Experience working with children.
  

• Completed application to the credential program including faculty recommendations, autobiography, TB clearance and background check.
  

• Application Sequence:

  Take EDEL 315A&B in fall term ---> Apply by February 28th ---> Enter Credential Program in the fall

  Take EDEL 315A&B in spring or summer term ---> Apply by September 30th ---> Enter Credential Program in the spring

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