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2020-2021 Academic Catalog

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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential

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Preliminary Credential Program is offered by the Department of Special Education .

Required Upper Division Coursework (6 Units)

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

Credential Requirements (39 units)

Core Courses (15 units)

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

Specialized Coursework (18 units)

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

Internship Option (18 units)

EDSE 105 - Supervision Induction Plan Evaluation 6 units (Students will take 105 for three semesters)

Total Units Required (39-57 units)