Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential

All candidates participating in the Mild-Moderate Disabilities Program, offered by the Department of Special Education , are prepared on and evaluated with California Standards for Teaching Preparation. Disabilities in the mild-moderate category include specific learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disability, other health impairment, and serious emotional disturbance.

Required Upper Division Coursework (6 Units)

EDEL 108D - Curriculum: Mathematics 1-3 unit(s) (3 units required)
EDSE 102 - Speech, Language & Typical, Atypical Dev 3 unit(s) (S)

Credential Requirements (39 units)

Core Courses (15 units)

EDTE 294 - Research/Practices in Health and Special Education 3 unit(s)
EDSE 218B - ASD: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 3 unit(s)
EDSE 224 - Methodologies for Second Language Learners in Special Education Programs 1-3 unit(s)
EDSE 241 - Emerging Technology for All Learners 3 unit(s)
EDSE 279 - Managing Behavior and Emotional Problems of Students in Special Education 3 unit(s)

Specialized Coursework (18 units)

EDSE 215 - Assessment And Evaluation of Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 unit(s)
EDSE 216A - Teaching Reading and Language Arts 3 unit(s)
EDSE 217A - Directed Teaching I 6 unit(s) (Plus 50 hours of fieldwork in a general education setting)
EDSE 228A - Topics in Collaboration and Transition 3 unit(s)
EDSE 230A - Curriculum and Instruction M/M 3 unit(s)

Total Units Required (39 units)

The 39 units required for the credential includes the 6 units of required upper division coursework.

Internship Option (18 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)