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Special Education Credential Programs

The Special Education Credential Programs are fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentials (CCTC) and meets the specified Educational Specialist standards. Application procedures and materials may be obtained by contacting the departmental office or going online.

Preliminary Specialist Credentials/Certificate

Preliminary & Clear Level (as of Fall 2011 admits) Preliminary Level I (pre-Fall 2011 admits)

Professional Clear Specialist Credentials

Professional Clear Level II (pre-Fall 2011 admits)

A Professional Clear (old Level II) program is not offered on the Sacramento State campus as of Fall 2011.

If you need to complete this CCTC requirement, contact your local district or county BTSA Office for an alternate means of meeting this credential level.

Another option available in which college credits are also earned (and can be applied to an M.A. in Education - Special Education) is through the Sacramento State College of Continuing Education (CCE); information on this opportunity can be located at: http://www.cce.csus.edu/catalog/course_group_detail.asp?group_number=160&group_version=2.