Program: Education Specialist Preliminary Teaching Credential: Early Childhood Special Education Credential - San José State University

May 31, 2025

2021-2022 Academic Catalog

The Early Childhood Special Education Credential Program, offered by the Department of Special Education , is a full-time or part-time post baccalaureate graduate program which prepares credential candidates to become fully qualified to work with families and their young children with disabilities, developmental delays or those at risk for developmental delays both in home-based and infant/toddler and preschool settings.

Credential Requirements (33 units)

Core Courses (9 units)

EDSE 102 - Speech, Language & Typical, Atypical Dev 3 unit(s) (S)
EDSE 228A - Topics in Collaboration and Transition 3 unit(s)
EDSE 279 - Managing Behavior and Emotional Problems of Students in Special Education 3 unit(s)

Specialization (24 units)

EDSE 104 - Atypical Development in Young Children 3 unit(s)
EDSE 108 - Assessment and Evaluation: Atypical Young Children 3 unit(s)
EDSE 154 - Practicum and Student Teaching in Special Education 6 unit(s)
EDSE 218A - ASD: Moderate to Severe Disabilities 3 unit(s)
EDSE 221 - Intervention for Young Children with Disabilities and Delays 3 unit(s)
EDSE 235A - Movement, Mobility, Sensory and Health 3 unit(s)
EDSE 241 - Emerging Technology for All Learners 3 unit(s)

Total Units Required (33 units)

Internship Option (21 units)

Candidates enrolled in this option are able to complete the credential program as an intern, which allows them employment as a special education teacher while taking courses at SJSU. Eligible applicants are encouraged to attend an Intern Orientation and to visit the Intern page for more information regarding this option.

EDSE 105 - Supervision Induction Plan Evaluation 3-6 unit(s) (Students will take 105 for three semesters.)
EDSE 224 - Methodologies for Second Language Learners in Special Education Programs 1-3 unit(s) (3 units required)