Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation,
School Psychology, and Deaf Studies

Level II: Specialist Credential Program -
Early Childhood Special Education
(No other Educational Specialist Credential held)
Prerequisites  
• Completion of a valid Preliminary Level I Early Childhood Special Education Credential
• A teaching position providing direct instruction to students officially designated as receiving special education services in a public school, private school, or equivalent status;
• Admittance to CSUS Graduate and Departmental Program; and
• Approved by CSUS Level II mentor.
CORE
(As required of all approved Candidates)
 
Units
Course No.
Title
 
2 + 1
EDS 252A/B
 Advanced Teacher Induction Seminar
       
 
3 + 3
EDS 267A/B
 Advanced Studies in Collaboration and Teaming
       
 
3 + 3
EDS 268A/B
Advanced Studies in Curriculum, Assessment, and Behavior Management
       
 

3

Elective

[Candidates must also complete one elective course (3-units) with Level II advisor approval. Advisor approved non-IHE course/ workshops may qualify as an elective.]

       
 
***
   Two Years Work Experience
       
TOTAL UNITS = 18
 
 
  PLEASE NOTE:
 
•
 EDS 267A/B and EDS 268A/B cannot be taken simultaneously.
 
•
EDS 252A/B is a pre-/co-requisite to EDS 267A/B and EDS 268A/B.
 
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To complete a Clear Credential, CCTC also requires a Health and Technology experience prior to completing Level 2. CSUS offers HLSC 136 School Health Education and EDS 291A/B Technology in Special Education to fulfill these requirements. They may be completed during Level 1 or Level 2 coursework. Check with your Advisor per the scheduling of these courses in your program studies.

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