The Concurrent Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate Disabilities Authorization) Credential Program combines special education and elementary education (K-6) preparation in order to prepare future teachers to meet the diverse needs of students.
The Concurrent Preliminary Single Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate Disabilities Authorization) Credential Program combines special education (K-12) and secondary education (7-12) preparation in order to prepare future teachers to meet the diverse needs of students, kindergarten through grade 12.
Subject matter preparation requirements are governed by state legislative action and approval of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Requirements may change between catalogs. Please consult with your departmental credential advisor for current information.
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Concurrent Multiple Subject Credential and Education Specialist Credential Program Description
The Concurrent Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Program combines special education and elementary education preparation in order to prepare future teachers to meet the diverse needs of students.
Graduates of the Concurrent Program are highly sought after by California schools because they are well-prepared to teach at-risk and special needs students, whether in a general education classroom or in specialist educational settings.
Preliminary Multiple Subject credential requirements, as well as the requirements for a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential with an authorization for Mild/Moderate Disabilities, are completed through upper-division prerequisites and one academic year of course work and student teaching. The Education Specialist credential may be used in K-12 resource rooms, special day classes, or alternative settings. Upon completing the Concurrent Program, students will have completed approximately one-half the requirements for a Master's degree in Education with a special education advising pattern option.
Prerequisites for Admission to the Credential Program
All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C- or higher prior to beginning the credential program.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| EDTE 265 | Exploration of Teaching and Learning in Diverse K-12 Settings | 3 |
or EDTE 255
& SPED 569 | Introduction to Democratic Perspectives in K-12 Teaching
and Field Experience - General and Special Education |
| EDTE 302 | Access and Equity in Education | 3 |
| ENGL 471 | Intensive Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| SPED 343 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 561 | Curriculum and Instruction for Inclusive Settings | 3 |
Grading Requirement
All courses taken to fulfill program course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as credit/no credit grading only.
Concurrent Credential Program Courses
Subject matter competence and basic skills requirements must be verified before applying to the program. Program starts in the fall semester only. Courses must be completed within seven years of applying for the credential.
Additional Courses - Required for a California State University, Chico Recommendation for a Credential
Complete at any time, but recommended before starting required credential courses. If courses from another university are used to satisfy prerequisites or other course requirements, an equivalency form, course descriptions, syllabi, and transcripts must be provided.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| CMST 131 | Speech Communication Fundamentals (or equivalent) | 3 |
| or CMST 132 | Small Group Communication |
| EDTE 450 | Health Education for Elementary School Teachers | 1 |
| POLS 155 | American Government: National, State, and Local (or equivalent or exam) | 3 |
| PSYC 414 | Psychology of Teaching | 3 |
Concurrent Multiple Subject Credential and Education Specialist Credential Program Requirements
Must be accepted into the credential program in order to take these courses. Subject matter competence and basic skills requirement must be verified before applying to the program. Program starts in the fall semester only.
Plan of Study Grid
| Fall |
|---|
| EDUC 503 |
Assessment of Teaching Performance: Application |
3 |
| SPED 501 |
Seminar for Field Experience |
1 |
| SPED 520 |
Assessment and Evaluation in General and Special Education |
3 |
| SPED 525 |
Teaching Practicum I: Education Specialist |
6 |
| SPED 582 |
Designated Instructional Services in Special Education |
3 |
| SPED 672 |
Curriculum and Instruction -- Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
3 |
| SPED 691 |
Collaboration and Laws in Special Education |
3 |
| SPED 692 |
Classroom Management for Individuals with Exceptional Needs |
3 |
| | Units | 25 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EDTE 529 |
Teaching Practicum II |
9 |
| EDTE 663 |
Literacy Development and Assessment |
4 |
| EDUC 503 |
Assessment of Teaching Performance: Application |
3 |
| RDGL 540 |
Reading Competence Practicum |
3 |
| SPED 501 |
Seminar for Field Experience |
1 |
| SPED 560 |
Inclusive Methods for Teaching Mathematics |
2 |
| SPED 562 |
Inclusive Methods for Teaching Science/Social Science/Arts |
3 |
| SPED 664 |
Instructional and Assistive Technology |
3 |
| | Units | 28 |
| | Total Units | 53 |
Concurrent Single Subject Credential and Education Specialist Credential Program Description
The Concurrent Preliminary Single Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Program combines special education and secondary education preparation in order to prepare future teachers to meet the diverse needs of students, kindergarten through grade 12.
Graduates of the Concurrent Program are highly sought after by California schools because they are well prepared to teach at-risk and special needs students, whether in a general education classroom or in specialist educational settings.
Preliminary Single Subject Credential requirements, as well as the requirements for a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential with authorization in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, are completed through upper-division prerequisites and one academic year of course work and student teaching. The Education Specialist credential may be used in K-12 resource rooms, special day classes, or alternative settings. Upon completing the Concurrent Program, students will have completed approximately one-half the requirements for a Master's degree in Education with a special education advising pattern option.
Prerequisites for Admission to the Credential Program
All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C- or higher prior to beginning the credential program.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| EDTE 265 | Exploration of Teaching and Learning in Diverse K-12 Settings | 3 |
or EDTE 255
& SPED 569 | Introduction to Democratic Perspectives in K-12 Teaching
and Field Experience - General and Special Education |
| EDTE 302 | Access and Equity in Education | 3 |
| ENGL 471 | Intensive Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| SPED 343 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 561 | Curriculum and Instruction for Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| or EDTE 530 | Fundamentals of Teaching Practice for Secondary Teachers |
Grading Requirement
All courses taken to fulfill program course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as credit/no credit grading only.
- All courses taken to fulfill credential course requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher
- Must attain a cumulative 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Courses must be completed within seven years of applying for the credential.
Concurrent Credential Program Courses
Subject matter competence and basic skills requirement must be verified before applying to the program. Program starts in the fall and spring semesters. Courses must be completed within seven years of applying for the credential.
Additional Courses - Required for a California State University, Chico Recommendation for a Credential
Complete at any time, but recommended before starting required credential courses. If courses from another university are used to satisfy prerequisites or other course requirements, an equivalency form, course descriptions, syllabi, and transcripts must be provided.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Units |
| CMST 131 | Speech Communication Fundamentals (or equivalent) | 3 |
| or CMST 132 | Small Group Communication |
| EDTE 451 | Health Education for Secondary School Teachers | 3 |
| POLS 155 | American Government: National, State, and Local (or equivalent or exam) | 3 |
| PSYC 414 | Psychology of Teaching | 3 |
| or EDTE 580 | Educational Psychology |
Concurrent Single Subject Credential and Education Specialist Credential Program Requirements
Must be accepted into the credential program in order to take these courses. Subject matter competence and basic skills requirement must be verified before applying to the program. Program starts in spring and fall semesters.
Plan of Study Grid
| Fall |
|---|
| EDUC 503 |
Assessment of Teaching Performance: Application |
3 |
| SPED 501 |
Seminar for Field Experience |
1 |
| SPED 520 |
Assessment and Evaluation in General and Special Education |
3 |
| SPED 525 |
Teaching Practicum I: Education Specialist |
6 |
| SPED 582 |
Designated Instructional Services in Special Education |
3 |
| SPED 672 |
Curriculum and Instruction -- Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
3 |
| SPED 691 |
Collaboration and Laws in Special Education |
3 |
| SPED 692 |
Classroom Management for Individuals with Exceptional Needs |
3 |
| | Units | 25 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EDTE 536 |
Subject Area Pedagogy II |
3 |
| EDTE 538 |
Teaching Practicum II |
9 |
| EDTE 663 |
Literacy Development and Assessment |
4 |
| EDUC 503 |
Assessment of Teaching Performance: Application |
3 |
| RDGL 540 |
Reading Competence Practicum |
3 |
| SPED 501 |
Seminar for Field Experience |
1 |
| SPED 560 |
Inclusive Methods for Teaching Mathematics |
2 |
| SPED 664 |
Instructional and Assistive Technology |
3 |
| | Units | 28 |
| | Total Units | 53 |
