Program Overview

Accelerated Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs Preliminary Credential for Established Teachers

Overview

The Accelerated Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs Preliminary Credential for Established Teachers is a 2-semester program designed for teachers who hold a valid preliminary or clear Multiple or Single Subject credential. This program is intended for Education Specialist interns.

Admission Requirements

• Completed admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work
• Statement of purpose:
  • Write a statement of purpose addressing the following points:
    • Your reasons for entering the teaching profession
    • Any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study
    • Your perspectives on the relevance and role of cultural competence in teaching
  • Your statement should be approximately 500-words in length and typewritten
• One letter of recommendation from individuals qualified to objectively evaluate the candidate's potential to be a competent educator
  • The letter must be from an individual who can knowledgeably comment on academic skills, employment/volunteer experience, leadership potential, and professional abilities
• Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or Equivalent)
• Current TB Clearance
• Hold a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential
• Be intern eligible upon program enrollment
• Must obtain an intern position in a Mild/Moderate Support Needs setting by the second semester of the program
• Candidates with a Preliminary credential must have a passing score on the TPAs, or they must pass the TPAs with SPED 497A Introduction to Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Accelerated Pathway and SPED 498A Advanced Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Accelerated Pathway

Program Requirements

The program consists of 17 semester hours. The course list includes:

• SPED 420: Foundations of Inclusive Education (3 semester hours)
• SPED 421: Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum (1 semester hour)
• SPED 422: Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum (2 semester hours)
• SPED 430: Assessment Practices and IEP Development (3 semester hours)
• SPED 450: Inclusive Educational Systems - Law, Behavior and Case Management (3 semester hours)
• SPED 497A: Introduction to Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Accelerated Pathway (3 semester hours)
• SPED 498A: Advanced Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Accelerated Pathway (3 semester hours) Total Semester Hours: 17