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Mild/Moderate Program Overview: Level I Educational Specialist Credential, Multiple Subject Credential, Level II, and M.A.
LEVEL I Coursework & Field Experience (Both Credentials, 68-Units)
[Total Level I Core Units includes 25-units of student teaching experiences; a candidate may meet many of these state
requirements in their own place of educational employment. Total units may also be appreciably less based upon
equivalencies granted by a departmental advisor per previous experiences, university courses, and credentials held by a
candidate.
Candidates may attend the program full-time or part-time. The Level I Mild/Moderate Educational Specialist Credential
Program can be completed in four full-time semesters. Adding a Level I Multiple Subject Credential
would generally take one additional semester. Internships are available: check with the EDS Office for guidelines.]
Pre- or Co-requisites
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDS 100 A/B | Education of Exceptional Children and Youth | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 101 A/B | Consultation Skills | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 130 A/B | Typical & Atypical Development | 2 + 1 |
| HLSC 136 | School Health Education | 2 |
| 11 units |
Level I - Mild/Moderate Core Program
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDS 119 | Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDS 120 A/B | Positive Behavioral Supports of Students with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Behavioral Challenges | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 225 A/B | Assessment In Teaching and Learning | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 273 A/B | Instructional Strategies, Adaptations, and Transitions for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
2 + 1 |
| EDS 276 A/B | Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders |
2 + 1 |
| EDS 291 A/B | Technology in Special Education | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 292 A/B | Teaching English Learners in General and Special Education (EDBM 170 Prerequisite) |
2 + 1 |
| 21 units |
Mild/Moderate and Multiple Subject Instructional Methods Core
(California RICA required before completion of program)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDS 122 A/B | Social Science Methods | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 123 A/B | Math Methods | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 124 A/B | Science Methods | 2 + 1 |
| EDBM 170 | Introduction To Bilingual Education |
3 |
| EDS 220 | Language and Literacy I | 3 |
| EDS 221 | Language and Literacy II (EDS 220 Prerequisite) | 3 |
| EDS 232 | Initial Seminar: Mild/Moderate/Multiple Subject (Ed Core Content: and PACT Overview) | 2 |
| EDTE 317 | Arts in K-8 Inclusive Classrooms |
1 |
| 21 units |
Initial Field Experience and Seminar
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDS 471 | Phase I Field Experience (Mild/Moderate) | 5 |
| OR | ||
| EDTE 420 A | Phase I Field Experience (Multiple Subject) | 4 |
| 4 - 5 units |
(These Field Experiences are not required if granted current equivalency by an assigned CSUS advisor. However, the EDS 232 Seminar is required for all candidates.)
Mild/Moderate Student Teaching and Seminar
(MSAT, CSET, or equivalent must be passed prior to the below student teachings)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDS 233 | Student Teaching Seminar: Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 1 |
| EDS 472 | Mild/Moderate Student Teaching | 10 |
| 11 units |
Multiple Subject Student Teaching
(MSAT, CSET, or equivalent must be passed prior to the below student teaching)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDTE 420B | Multiple Subject Student Teaching | 10 |
| EDTE 307 | Multiple Subject Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| 11 units |
Employment and CTC Preliminary Level 1 Specialist Credential Achieved
LEVEL II Coursework & Field Experience
(Level 1 must be entirely completed. Candidate must be in an approved Special Education situation)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDS 252A/B | Induction Seminar | 2 + 1 |
| EDS 267A/B | Advanced Studies in Collaboration & Teaming | 3 + 3 |
| EDS 268A/B | Advanced Studies in Curriculum, Assessment, & Behavior Management | 3 + 3 |
| ELECTIVE | (3 units may be district-based) | 3 |
| 18 units |
(Culmination - Level II Portfolio/Competency Review by appointment.)
M.A. Coursework
(WPE [or equivalent] and Advancement to Candidacy required)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Coursework (Advisor and Departmental Approval) | 15 - 18 | |
| EDS 250 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDS 251 | Education Pluralistic Democratic Society | 3 |
| EDS 297 | Current Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| 24 - 27 units |
M.A. Culminating Requirements
(Advisor and Departmental Approval)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDS 298 | Master's Seminar in Special Education | 3 |
| OR | ||
| EDS 500/501 | Thesis/Project | 3 + 3 |
| 3 - 6 units |