SJSU Catalog

Education - Special Education, Department of

Minor - Special Education

Course Requirements
Required Courses			9
EDSE 101 and EDSE 102 (6); EDSE 103 or EDSE 279 (3)
Elective Course			3
Complete three units from: EDSE 104, EDSE 107, EDAU 115, EDSE 119
Total Units:			12

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has established a two-tier credential preparation program for special educators. Students seeking the Education Specialist Credential must complete both a basic (Level I) and an advanced (Level II) professional preparation program.

Level I Preliminary Credential Preparation Program

Educators with a valid California teaching credential in either Multiple Subject (or Elementary) or Single Subject (Secondary) need to meet the prerequisites plus provide proof of their authorization, and follow the program listed under Educators with a Valid California General Education Teaching Credential. All others must choose an area of emphasis (Multiple Subjects or Single Subject), meet the prerequisites, and also take the units under specialization.