Extensive Support Needs

CAD + SPED (Extensive Support Needs)

This SF State Scholars Program integrates the Bachelor of Arts in Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential with the Masters in Special Education plus the credential program in Extensive Support Needs. The Bachelor of Arts in Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential prepares students who wish to become elementary school teachers or K-12 special education teachers. The Masters of Arts in Special Education (SPED) supports the mastery of a broad range of learning in inclusive, equitable special education support services, and fosters students’ development as practitioners, researchers, and educational leaders. The Extensive Support Needs (ESN) credential program prepares highly qualified teachers using research-based curricula and pedagogy to provide quality educational services to students, from transitional kindergarten through age 22,  with significant disabilities. Graduates of this blended program will be prepared to teach students with disabilities in inclusive urban settings, interact effectively with families, and develop educational goals using a transdisciplinary team approach. The program fulfills the Basic Skills Requirement and the Subject Matter Competency Requirement and reduces the time and overall cost of the credential and graduate degree. This program has a unique application process since it also includes a credential.

Highlights

  • Getting the most out of your time: Candidates save at least one semester in time/tuition and can take up to 15 graduate units at the undergraduate rate (up to 12 units can be double counted towards the bachelor’s and master’s degrees).
  • Program curriculum builds in test waivers for Subject Matter Requirement (e.g., CSET Multiple Subjects test) and Basic Skills Requirement (e.g., CBEST tests).
  • Advising: Every student is assigned a ESN faculty advisor.
  • Experiences: Coursework, field experiences/student teaching, and other related activities within the credential program help you be equipped with a foundation on inclusion and equity-based education, emphasizing systematic, data-based approaches to instruction and collaboration with families, school professionals, and community partners.
  • Careers: Students are ready for special education career immediately upon graduation. Graduates of our program work as special education teachers within elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, inclusion specialists, and more!

Degrees & Credentials

Earn the following after completing the program:

Timeline

Early Childhood Roadmap

Students should apply for the SF State Scholars program after they have completed 60 units (typically after their sophomore year and during their junior year). During their senior year, students will be taking a combination of undergraduate and graduate level coursework.

Example Roadmap

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