Special Education Preliminary Credential Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs

Requirements for the Special Education Preliminary Credential Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs 

1. Passing score on the CBEST or equivalent.
2. Passage of CSET or equivalent prior to Student Teaching.
3. Meet the U.S. Constitution requirement (by transcript or exam).
4. Obtain a Certificate of Clearance.
5. Complete Infant, Child and Adult CPR requirement.
6. *Passing score on the RICA exam prior to application for credential (exam should be taken after TCHR 500 ).
7. Negative TB test.
8. Successful completion of the California Teacher Performance Assessments (CalTPAs).
9. In addition, all teacher education program candidates are expected to follow the Teacher Education Disposition Policy, which can be found in their respective Program Handbook.
10. Successful completion of all credential courses listed below.

Students pursuing the Special Education Preliminary Credential Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs are held to the University’s Academic Policies and Procedures . In addition these specific graduate course degree standards apply:

• Minimum grade “C+” or above required in all graduate coursework.
• Maintain 3.000 GPA in all graduate coursework.

The following courses make up the Special Education Preliminary Credential Mild/Moderate and Extensive Support Needs curriculum: