Preliminary Special Education Credential, Moderate/Severe

This program prepares candidates to become influential leaders within their school systems by working with students with disabilities in grades K-12 and adults up to age 22. The program is uniquely designed to combine coursework with field experience, providing candidates with vital real-world experience in special education.

Program Overview

The Preliminary Teaching Credential in Moderate to Severe Disabilities prepares teachers to become a part of an elite group dedicated to serving students who are in need of specialized instruction. You will learn to design engaging lessons and develop the skills needed to plan and deliver differentiated instruction, effectively manage classrooms, and implement data-driven assessments. The program is based on California content standards and Common Core.

As a student, you will:

  • Learn the importance of being flexible, passionate, creative, optimistic and supportive for your students. 
  • Gain real-world experience through coursework and field study.
  • Impact the lives of students by adapting your instruction to fit their needs.
 

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Next Session

Summer II (Jun 27, 2022)

Estimated Tuition

$680/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Hybrid

(on-campus/online)

Available Campuses

Fairfield Campus
2450 Martin Road, Fairfield, CA 94534
San Diego Campus
7460 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Antelope Valley Campus
39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 203, Palmdale, CA 93551
Ontario Campus
3990 Concours Street, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
Roseville Campus
400 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661
Walnut Creek Campus
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Santa Maria Campus
1300 E. Cypress Street, Building A-1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Victorville Campus
13911 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Victorville, CA 92392
Yuba City Campus
3301 East Onstott Road, Yuba City, CA 95991
Modesto Campus
5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368
Monterey Campus
99 Pacific Street, Suite 375-B, Monterey, CA 93940
Palm Desert Campus
75-105 Merle Dr, Suite 800, Bldg. B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Visalia Campus
ALL MAIL TO: PO Box 3104 Visalia, CA 93278 CAMPUS LOCATION: 337 N. Plaza Drive Visalia, CA 93291
Riverside Campus
3550 Vine Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
Menifee Campus
28237 La Piedra Rd, Bldg. 2008, Menifee, CA 92584

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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants to the teaching credential program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

    • Completed application
    • Statement of Intent
    • Three recommendation forms
    • GPA: Meet 1 of these 3 GPA options for admission
    • Official transcripts showing a conferred Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
    • Proof of a passing score on the CBEST or any CTC approved basic skills tests
    California Residency

    The teaching credential program is only available to California residents

    Letter of Good Standing

    Applicants transferring from another institution's teaching credential program must supply a letter from that institution's Education Department attesting to the applicant's good standing in the program. The letter should be written on institutional letterhead by the Dean, department chair, director of teacher education, or someone in a similar position

    Graduate Level Exams

    Candidates interested in the following credentials: Education Specialist, single subject or multiple subject teaching credentials, must prove subject matter competency by providing evidence that they have registered for, taken or passed the appropriate subject matter examination (CSET) prior to admission to the program

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    Teaching Credential Program Curriculum

    • PSYU 323 Child Development

      3
      EDUU 513 Student Health and Safety

      2
      EDUU 551 Educational Applications of Computers Level I *

      3
      Total Credits

      8
      *

      A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted based on successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or the submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).
    • EDUU 510  Introduction to Teaching

      3
      EDUU 511  Collaboration For Inclusive Schooling

      3
      EDUU 512  The Art & Craft of Teaching

      3
      EDUU 649  Data-Based Decision Making in Special Education

      3
      EDUU 602  Positive Behavior Supports

      3
      EDUU 603  Instructional Supports for Communication, Language and Literacy

      3
      EDUU 655  Individualized Education Plan Development and Special Education Law

      3
      Core Courses Subtotal

      21
      Literacy Content

       
      EDMU 520  Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I

      3
      EDMU 521  Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms II

      3
      or EDSU 532

       Effective Literacy Instruction for Single Subject Candidates
      Literacy Content Subtotal

      6
      Emphasis Course

       
      Select one or both of the following:

      3-6
      EDUU 519
      		  Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

       
      EDUU 560
      		  Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

       
      Emphasis Course Subtotal

      3-6
      1. Passing score on the CTEL examination (available only by petition, speak with your advisor about this option).
      2. Hold a current CLAD/BCLAD.
      3. Hold a current 1059 (with CLAD) or 2042 Multiple or Single Subject(s) Credential.
      4. Successfully complete the following courses in addition to EDMU 520 Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I and EDMU 521 Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms II.
        EDMU 523 History, Social Science and Visual/Performing Arts in K-8 Classrooms 3
        EDMU 524 Teaching and Learning Mathematics in K-8 Classrooms 3
        EDMU 525 Teaching and Learning Science in K-8 Classrooms 3
      5. Successfully complete the following courses in addition to EDMU 520 Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I and EDSU 532 Effective Literacy Instruction for Single Subject Candidates.
        EDSU 530 Theories, Methods, and Materials for Teaching English Learners 3
        EDSU 531 Secondary Instructional Strategies for Language/Culturally Diverse Classrooms 3
        EDSU 533 Content Specific Strategies for Single Subjects (Series) 3
        EDSU 534 Preparing 21st Century Learners: A Collaborative and Integrated Approach 3
      6. Successfully complete the CTEL certificate courses and a portfolio (available only by petition, speak with your advisor about this option).
    • EDTU 573  Directed Teaching I: Moderate/Severe

      3
      EDUU 544  Student Teaching Seminar I

      2
      EDTU 593  Directed Teaching II: Moderate/Severe

      3
      EDUU 545  Student Teaching Seminar II

      2
      Total Credits

      10
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    University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

    CCNE

    University of Massachusetts Global's Credential and Authorization Education programs are accredited by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

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    Meet Our Faculty

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    Anne Spillane, Ph.D.

    Associate Dean of Special Education (Credential, Master’s), School Psychology, School Counseling and Master of Arts in Education/Associate Professor

    Specialty

    Special Education

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    Nicole Nicholson, Ed.D.

    Assistant Professor

    Specialty

    School Psychology

    Special Education
    Suzanne Yockelson Ph.D.

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    Suzanne Yockelson Ph.D.

    Associate Professor

    Specialty

    Special Education - Early Childhood Education

    Psychiatric Mental Health
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