Credential Programs

Our K-12 communities are in need of caring, passionate, reflective educators who are committed to social justice, such as Rennéa Phillips featured above. This is especially true in the field of special education since there is a significant shortage of teachers 根据学习政策研究所最近的一份报告.

Overview of Credential Programs

  • Format: 混合，晚上，全职或兼职
  • Units: 30-51 units - view our roadmaps for more information
  • Start date: Summer, Fall, Spring. 
  • Program length: 通常为12 - 18个月/ 3个学期
  • Application deadline: April 1 (Summer); July 1 (Fall); November 1 (Spring)

Curriculum and Roadmaps

 文学硕士初步证书

 特殊教育(2022年夏季及以后进入课程)

Masters of Arts in Special Education ( Entered program in Summer 2022 and after)

Teacher Residency Program

Complete this academic program in 1 year while also receiving year-long clinical practice 有一位导师，大量的经济援助等等. Visit our 教师实习计划网页 for more information.

Intern Option

Candidates enrolled in this option are able to complete the credential program as an intern, which allows them employment as a special education teacher while taking courses at 菠菜网lol正规平台. Eligible applicants are encouraged to attend an Intern Orientation and to visit the Intern webpage 以获取有关此选项的更多信息.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent 
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75分(优先)，平均绩点2分.5 .有强有力的推荐信
  • Completion of 45 hours of pre-professional experience observing, volunteering, or 在不同的环境中与任何年龄的孩子一起工作. If you need assistance with 确定这段时间的安排，菠菜网lol正规平台的 Student Success Center.

Requirements

Steps to Apply

步骤1:参加信息发布会

Attend an information session to learn more about our programs and our admission requirements. 这也是一个让你的问题得到回答的机会.

在这里注册参加即将到来的信息会议.

步骤2:创建您的Cal State Apply应用程序

Visit calstate.edu/apply 来创建应用程序配置文件. 选择您要应用的术语，然后选择 your degree goal. Select graduate as the degree goal to apply to the MA plus credential program, then select your credential. Select teaching and service credential as the degree goal to apply to the credential only, then select your credential.

第三步:提交成绩单

Obtain one official sealed transcript from each college/university where you studied 并将正式盖章的成绩单提交至:

研究生招生和项目评估
San Jose State University 
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0017

If the college/university provides official electronic transcripts, the institution can email the transcripts to etranscript@indiandonkey.com. Questions pertaining to transcripts, GPA calculations, and application fees should be directed to admissions@indiandonkey.com.

Step 4 | Upload Special Education Department Program Materials to your Cal State Apply Application in Quadrant 4 

In the Quadrant 4 Program Materials section of the application submit all of the following documents.

Pre-Professional Hours

Submit the verification of 45 hours of preprofessional experience form found here [pdf]. 该文件必须由具有监督作用的人签署. 

Certificate of Clearance

All applicants are required to submit a Certificate of Clearance from the California 教师资格认证委员会同意参加该计划. Learn more about 获取本文档的步骤 here. 这是一个两步的过程，可能需要几个星期的时间来处理. We recommend doing this early in order to receive the required clearance in time.

Two Letters of Recommendation

申请人需要两封推荐信. 提交姓名和电子邮件地址 这些人将代表你提供一封信. 我们将与推荐人联系 直接由加州州立大学申请提交这封信. 

Personal Statement

Applicants are asked to provide a statement describing their experiences with individuals 残疾和为什么他们想成为一名特殊教育教师. 

Basic Skills Requirement

The California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations stipulate that all applicants for a credential to serve in public schools in the state of California must verify 基本技能熟练，方可颁发证书. Further, the Basic Skills Requirement must be met prior to being assigned to student teaching or serving as an Intern. Applicants that do not submit verification of Basic Skills at the time of admission must submit this by the end of the first semester in the program AND 在学生教学或作为实习生之前. 

Basic Skills can be met through a variety of ways including but not limited to CBEST, 合格的课程作业，以及SAT/ACT/ AP成绩. 了解更多关于会议基本技能 Requirement here. If you are not able to provide Basic Skills Verification at the time of application you must respond to the application question indicating where you are in the process. 

  • I believe I have met Basic Skills through some combination of coursework and exams 但需要完成验证过程
  • 我需要参加CBEST考试，并且已经安排了考试日期. 
  • I need to take the CBEST exam but have not scheduled a testing date.
  • 我不知道我是否达到了基本技能要求.

Subject Matter Competency

California Education Code stipulates that all applicants for a teaching credential must demonstrate that they are proficient in the subject matter area of their intended credential. Subject Matter Competency must be met prior to being assigned to student 教学或实习. 未提交科目证明的申请人 Matter Competency at the time of admission must submit this by the end of the first semester in the program AND 在学生教学或作为实习生之前. 

Subject Matter Competency for the Education Specialist credential can be met through a qualifying degree major, CTC approved subject matter preparation program, CSET, or coursework addressing each of the Commission adopted subject matter domains.  Learn 更多关于会议主题能力的内容 here. If you are not able to provide evidence of Subject Matter Competency at the time of application you must respond to the application question indicating where you are in the process. 

  • I believe I have met Subject Matter Competency through coursework but need to complete the verification process.
  • I need to take one or more CSET exams and have scheduled a testing date.
  • I need to take one or more CSET exams but have not scheduled a testing date.
  • 我不知道我是否符合“主题胜任能力”.

第五步:支付70美元的CSU申请费并提交

Congratulations you have applied to the 菠菜网lol正规平台 Special Education Program! Applicants have an additional 20 days after the deadline to submit any outstanding documents.

第六步:申请审核和面试

Complete applications will be referred to the department of special education by Graduate Admissions. The department will review the application and contact you to schedule an interview. The department interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you 更好地学习你在这个领域的经验. We also provide additional 关于满足BSR和SMC的指导，以及下一步需要采取的措施.

Complete the Credential Requirements

As stated on the program roadmap provided to candidates upon admission to the program - Candidates must meet ALL of the following requirements in order to be recommended 申请教育专家证书:

  • Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree (other than in professional education) from 地区认可的机构

  • Possess a Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

  • 满足基本技能要求

  • Meet Subject Matter Competency

  • Complete all required elements of the credential program and attain a GPA of 3.0 in all credential coursework

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and provisions of the Constitution of the United 通过课程作业或美国宪法考试

  • 通过阅读教学能力评估(RICA)

  • Pass the California Education Specialist Teaching Performance Assessment for those who entered in Summer 2022 or after (does not yet apply to Early Childhood Special 教育证书候选人)

Students are regularly monitored by their assigned advisors for completion of their program requirements. 学生每学期至少与他们的指导老师见面一次 to review progress.

 

CCTC教育专家教学绩效期望

Programs are responsible for assessing each candidate on the Universal and Education Specialist Credential Specific Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) prior to recommending 他们的初步凭证. 类型与课程成果和作业相一致 in each syllabus.

Click on the links below to review TPEs and their descriptions as defined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

申请教育专员证书

Upon completion of all program requirements including the Health Module and CPR certification,  students must apply for the credential through the Lurie College of Education Credential Office. The LCOE Credential Analyst will recommend you for the credential with CTC. 

Near the end of each semester the LCOE Credential Office will hold a workshop for 教育专家证书完成者. 我们强烈建议证书填写者 attend the workshop. 参加完研讨会后，回顾一下 教育专员初步资历核对表[pdf] 然后开始组装所有需要的东西. 

Once grades have posted from your final semester of coursework, email the special education department office and request a copy of your PPG (allow 3-5 days for processing). Submit the signed PPG and all items from the checklist to the credentials office to 被推荐参加初级证书考试.

We advise that candidates do not delay in submitting the items to the credential office 因为CTC处理凭据需要时间. 你的雇佣区将需要 a copy of your credential in order to complete your hiring contract. 

预备证书有效期为5年. 在此期间的凭证 holders complete an Induction Program in their district of employment. Upon completion of the Induction Program the employing district will submit a recommendation for your 清晰的教育专家证书.

菠菜网lol正规平台 Credential Services Office

Location: Sweeney Hall 101
Email: credentials@indiandonkey.com
Phone: 408 924 3541
Fax: 408 924 3713
Office Hours: Monday-Friday | 8am-12pm, 1-5pm

Ha Thai
Senior Credential Analyst
ha.thai@indiandonkey.com

Catherine Davis
Credential Analyst
catherine.davis@indiandonkey.com

Additional Resources

For information about advising, financial aid opportunities, forms, and more, visit our Student Resources webpage.