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Prerequisites for Education Specialist Credentials

Summer 2013 courses offered thorugh College of Extended Studies

PLC 915C; SPED 500, 501, 502, 524, 527

 

Mandatory advising meeting for new Preliminary Credential candidates:

Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 6 p.m. in North Education 60.


Transition Specialization Certificate Program (TSCP)

Information and application for the new certificate program offered through the Department of Special Education.


Update on Level II/Clear Induction Credential

Click here for more details. 


Reminder: Online Program Application for Fall 2013

Priority will be given to applications submitted by February 1, 2013. All applications must be submitted both through the College of Education to the Department specified and to CSU Mentor. Applications close March 1, 2013.

Do You Want to Make a Difference?

The Department of Special Education is committed to making a difference for people with disabilities and their families by increasing their success in schools, workplaces, and community settings. We train the teachers that make that difference. Whether you are thinking of becoming a teacher, specializing with a Master's, or culminating your studies with a doctorate, the department of special education can help you realize your goals.

Programs that make a difference

The Department of Special Education offers Preliminary Level I and Level II/Clear credentials, Masters Programs, and a joint doctoral program with Claremont College. Some programs are offered on the Imperial Valley campus as well. Areas of emphasis include:

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Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an interest in working with special populations and apply on-line to BOTH CSU Mentor and Department of Special Education.

Credential applicants must meet general university requirements for graduate admission including a bachelor's degree and 3.00 grade point average (GPA). In addition, applicants must submit a formal department application including a statement of professional goals and experience, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and test results such a: California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), CSET, and RICA. Masters applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and submit GRE scores.  Find out more...

NEWS

The Department of Special Education recently received two large grants from the United States Department of Education to fund credential students in two areas: Autism & Transition (1.2 Million) and Bilingual Special Education for those who also wish to pursue a credential Multiple or Single Subjects Bilingual Credential in the Department of Policy Studies (1.6 Million). Find out more...