Special Education, M.A., with Preliminary Special Education Extensive Support Needs Credential

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The mission of the program is to develop change agents, professionals who will pursue social justice side-by-side with people with disabilities. Candidates should be prepared to believe in and be advocates for the absolute dignity of all people, including those with labels of disability.

The Preliminary Education Specialist Credential is embedded in the master’s degree.

In keeping with the Attallah College of Educational Studies commitment to developing global citizenship, students are encouraged to consider participating in at least one international learning experience during the course of their program.

In addition to the courses below, see the Teacher Education Programs page for admission requirements, California Commission on Teacher Education requirements for credentialing, graduate degree demonstration of mastery requirement, and graduate degree progression and completion requirements.

The following courses make up the M.A. in Special Education with Preliminary Special Education Extensive Support Needs Credential curriculum:

credential courses (38 credits)

EDUC 471 - Educating Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms 3 credits
OR
EDUC 571 - Educating Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms 3 credits
EDUC 500 - Literacy and Learning: Teaching of Reading 4 credits
EDUC 544 - Legal Aspects of Special Education 3 credits
EDUC 548 - Mental Health and Wellness 1 credit
EDUC 550 - Evaluating Teaching Performance Expectations 0 credit
EDUC 558 - Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Extensive Support Needs 3 credits
EDUC 559 - Advanced Behavioral and Communication Supports for Students with Extensive Support Needs 3 credits
EDUC 564 - English Language Acquisition and Issues of Diversity for Special Education Teachers 3 credits
EDUC 566 - Creating Positive Systems of Supports through Assessment 3 credits
EDUC 587 - Education Specialist Fieldwork I 1 credit
EDUC 588 - Education Specialist Fieldwork II 2 credits
EDUC 591 - Student Teaching: Extensive Support Needs 3 credits *
EDUC 593 - Student Teaching: Moderate/Severe II 3 credits *
EDUC 654 - Introduction to Educational Research 3 credits
EDUC 667 - Assistive Technology and Instructional Supports for Students with Disabilities 3 credits

electives (3 credits)

one of the following

With advisor’s consent other Attallah College of Educational Studies master’s level courses may count as electives.

EDUC 599 - Individual Study 1-3 credits
EDUC 638 - Advanced Strategies Mild/Moderate 3 credits
CSP 639 - Advanced Positive Behavioral Supports: Intervention and Consultation 3 credits
EDUC 660 - Advanced Strategies Moderate/Severe 3 credits
EDUC 693 - Strategies and Supports for the 21st Century Inclusive Classroom 3 credits

total credits 41

*EDUC 591 and EDUC 593 will be waived for those students who hold a current credential in special education or those who are in the master’s only program.