Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential

The Moderate-Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential Program, offered by the Department of Special Education , prepares individuals to teach students from Kindergarten through age 22 who have disabilities such as autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and emotional disturbances.

Coursework covers the areas of functional assessment, curriculum, instructional practices, methods for inclusive education, communication strategies, collaboration skills, and positive behavior support.

Required Upper Division Coursework (3 units)

EDEL 108D - Curriculum: Mathematics 1-3 unit(s) (3 units required)
50 hours of field work in general education setting

Credential Requirements (36 units)

Core Courses (15 units)

EDSE 102 - Speech, Language & Typical, Atypical Dev 3 unit(s) (S)
EDSE 192A - Including and Supporting Students 3 unit(s)
EDSE 216A - Teaching Reading and Language Arts 3 unit(s)
EDSE 218A - ASD: Moderate to Severe Disabilities 3 unit(s)
EDSE 279 - Managing Behavior and Emotional Problems of Students in Special Education 3 unit(s)

Specialized Coursework (18 units)

EDSE 154 - Practicum and Student Teaching in Special Education 6 unit(s)
EDSE 213A - Curriculum, Instruction and Transition 3 unit(s)
EDSE 215 - Assessment And Evaluation of Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 unit(s)
EDSE 235A - Movement, Mobility, Sensory and Health 3 unit(s)

Total Units Required (36 units)

The 36 units required for the credential includes the 3 units of required upper division coursework.

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)