Coursework

 

Education specialist candidates complete special education coursework to meet the needs of special education students in the areas of assessment, including assessment for eligibility for special education services, behavior management, special education law and case management, writing IEPs, and methods for teaching special education students who are served under your credential area.  Additionally, you will complete coursework that will allow you to teach the general education curriculum and work collaboratively or co-teach with general education teachers.

 

Mild Mod/Mod Severe

 

Core Courses

 

EDUU 510   Introduction to Teaching

EDUU 511   Collaboration For Inclusive Schooling

EDUU 512   The Art & Craft of Teaching

EDMU 520   Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I

 

And

 

EDMU 521   Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms II

 

Or

 

EDSU 532 Effective Literacy Instruction for Single Subject Candidates

 

Emphasis Courses

 

EDUU 519   Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

 

And/Or

 

EDUU 560

 

And

 

EDUU 649   Data-Based Decision Making in Special Education

EDUU 602   Positive Behavior Supports

EDUU 603   Instructional Supports for Communication, Language and Literacy

EDUU 655   Individualized Education Plan Development and Special Education Law

 

English Learner Requirements

 

EDMU 523   History, Social Science and Visual/ Performing Arts in K-8 Classrooms

EDMU 524   Teaching and Learning Mathematics in K-8 Classrooms

EDMU 525   Teaching and Learning Science in K-8 Classrooms

 

Or

 

EDSU 530    Theories, Methods, and Materials for Teaching English Learners

EDSU 531    Secondary Instructional Strategies for Language/Culturally Diverse Classrooms

EDSU 533    Content Specific Strategies for Single Subjects (Series)

EDSU 534    Preparing 21st Century Learners: A Collaborative and Integrated Approach

 

*English Learner Requirement can also be met by 1) Passing 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 or 4) Successfully complete the CTEL certificate courses and a portfolio (available only by petition, speak with your advisor about this option).