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Requirements

Mild/Moderate Clear Level II Education Specialist Credential

TIER 1 (First Year)

6-12 Units in the Summer
Science and Early Literacy courses at the beginning of the summer for those who do not have a single or multiple subject credential (3 units each).

A two-week Beginning Teacher Preparation Intensive at the end of the summer (6 units).
8 Units in the Fall and 8 Units in the Spring
These classes address the foundations of teaching and special education, technology integration, special education laws and processes, working with students, peers, and parents.

TIER 2 (Second Year)

8 Units
These classes address literacy teaching skills, classroom management techniques, and more advanced special education methods and teaching strategies.

Master's Degree (optional)

6 Units
One course addresses research in special education; the second course (which is offered as a directed study under the supervision of a full time faculty advisor) requires the development of a field project or thesis.
 
 
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