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Liberal Studies

Level 1 Education Specialist Credential

Undergraduate students interested in becoming special education teachers can select the credential program for Mild/Moderate Disabilities (grades K-12). To obtain a Level I Education Specialist Credential, students must major in Liberal Studies, complete the major requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences, and take the appropriate special education professional coursework.

Course Requirements:

  1. Completion of Liberals Studies Major with grades of C or higher in all coursework (no pass/fail)
  2. Completion of the following courses in SOLES:

Prerequisite Course:
English 318E Development of the English Language (3)

 

Professional Education Courses

EDUC 375 Elementary Curriculum Methods for Special Educators (3)

EDUC 383P Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)

EDUC 384C Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development (3)

Common Core Classes

EDSP 389 Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education (3) This course can be taken before admission to the Credential Program.

EDSP 370 Assessment in Special Education (3)

EDSP 371 Management of Behavior and Instruction (3)

EDSP 372 Typical and Atypical Language Development (3 units, about 10 field hours)

EDSP 373 Family Systems and Community/Cultural Resources (3 units, about 10 field hours)

EDSP 379 Cultural, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Special Education (3)

Mild/Moderate Disabilities

EDSP 374 Characteristics and Needs for Mild/Moderate (3)

EDSP 375 Curriculum and Instruction: Mild/Moderate (3 units, 20 field hours)

EDSP 492P Practicum: Mild/Moderate (1-6)