The Mild-Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist Credential Program prepares individuals to teach students from Kindergarten through age 22 who have mild to moderate disabilities which may include specific learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disability, other health impairments, and serious emotional disturbance.
Coursework covers formal and informal assessments, curriculum and instructional practices, methods for inclusive education, social communication strategies, collaboration skills, and positive behavior support. Individuals with the Mild-Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist Credential most often work in public school settings, but may also work in non-public schools or residential settings.
The Moderate-Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential Program prepares individuals to teach students from Kindergarten through age 22 who have disabilities requiring extensive support, such as autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and severe emotional disturbances.
Coursework covers the areas of functional assessment, curriculum, instructional practices, methods for inclusive education, communication strategies, collaboration skills, and positive behavior support. Individuals with the Moderate Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential most often work in public school settings, but may also work in non-public schools or residential settings.
Complete this academic program in 1 year while also receiving year-long clinical practice with a Mentor Teacher, significant financial aid, and more. Visit our Teacher Residency Program webpage for more information. Candidates enrolled in this option are able to complete the credential program as an intern, which allows them employment as a special education teacher while taking courses at SJSU.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to attend an Intern Orientation and to visit the Intern webpage for more information regarding this option. Visit calstate. Intern teachers are hired by partner districts on an intern credential, have all of the rights and responsibilities of classroom teachers, and receive teacher salary and benefits. To facilitate the Intern Program, partnerships are established with local district and county offices of education.
Students are accepted into the program throughout the year and are provided with an individualized course sequence that outlines their coursework for the month program. The course sequence is coordinated so candidates attend classes with the same students throughout the program at the San Bernardino Campus or the Palm Desert Campus. Each fall and spring semesters, interns will have biweekly observations by their assigned university supervisor.
The supervisor provides direct support to the intern for the entire program and is the liaison between the personnel at the school site, district, and university.
The Special Education Program integrates credential coursework with the coursework requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Special Education. Graduates work in schools and early intervention settings with children with special needs from ages zero to five. This credential allows the holder to work with children with special needs in early intervention programs and preschool special education classrooms.
In compliance with the CCTC's requirement and in consideration of the logistics involved in internship placements, all students must pass the CBEST before being accepted to the program. Students will plan their course schedule with a faculty advisor. Waldorf Professional Development Certificate. Send Page to Printer. Download PDF of this page. Download Catalog PDF. Early Childhood Special Education Credential Overview Requirements Related Programs In combination with the early childhood education MA , this program prepares students to work in early intervention and preschool special education settings with infants and young children who have developmental disabilities.
Program Goals Prepare reflective and critical thinkers who examine issues about the development of infants and young children and their relationships in various contexts: school, hospital, family, community, and with an understanding of culture Provide students with many different theoretical perspectives and scientific and practical knowledge to understand and support human development and learning Prepare students to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team Prepare students to interact with children with developmental disabilities and their families in a family-centered manner guided by theories of human growth and development Prepare students to provide early intervention strategies across all developmental domains.
Distinctive Features Mills College Children's School : Students have the opportunity to connect theory and practice by working in the Mills College Children's School, where they are closely mentored by experienced and knowledgeable early childhood professionals. Social justice and equity: Graduates leave our program inspired to use teaching and leadership to improve the lives of young children and families, deepen student learning, increase their own knowledge, transform schools, and increase educational equity.
Strength-based approach: The program teaches students to approach early childhood with an appreciation of the diverse resources that children and families bring to the education and care of infants and young children with developmental disabilities.
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