Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Mild to Moderate Support Needs
The program prepares individuals seeking teacher certification to work with students who have Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN), including learning disabilities, English language learners with language/learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, speech and language disabilities, autism, visual or auditory processing difficulties, and intellectual disabilities. The Mild to Moderate Support Needs program provides instruction and applied experiences in legal issues, psychoeducational assessment, data-based decision making, instructional programming, behavior management, and collaboration and co-teaching among general and special educators. Credential candidates learn to develop close relationships with students and apply specialized techniques in numerous educational settings.
Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Special Education Credential Coursework
Core Courses (21 units)
| Course # | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 788 | Law, Ethics, and Instructional Planning | 3 |
| SPED 801 | Development, Diversity, and English Language Learners: Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 763 | Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 747 | Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairments | 3 |
| E ED 784 | Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (CLAD Emphasis) | 3 |
| Select one: | ||
| SPED 791 or | Nature of Autism Spectrum | 3 |
| SPED 825 | Communication, Behavior and Instructional Supports: Autism | 3 |
| SPED 774 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| Health Education | Free CTC approved module available through department. | 0 |
Method Courses (12 units)
| Course # | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 770 | Introduction to Students with Mild/Moderate Support Needs | 3 |
| SPED 772 | Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Support Needs | 3 |
| SPED 775 | Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 778 | Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Special Education | 3 |
Clinical Fieldwork & Student Teaching (15-18 units)
| Course # | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 701 | Education Specialist Intern Teacher Seminar (required only for intern credential teachers) | 3 |
| SPED 702 | Education Specialist Teacher Support Seminar in California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) | 3 |
| SPED 726 | Workshop: Student Teaching Support Sessions for Mild Moderate Support Needs or Orientation Mobility | 3 |
| SPED 730 | Student Teaching: Special Education | 9 |
| Total: (48-51 units) |
| Additional CTC requirements for Preliminary Education Specialist Credential |
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