Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs

I. General Requirements

1. Applying for admission to Stanislaus State Graduate School and to the Credential Program requires separate applications and fees.  
   1. Stanislaus State Graduate application - apply online at www.CalStateApply.edu. Application to the University requires official transcripts and separate fees.  If students graduate with a B.A./B.S. while in the credential program, they must reapply to the University in a timely manner (about six months prior to graduating) and be readmitted as a graduate student to continue in the program.
   2. Application to the Credential Program is available online at www.csustan.edu/Credentials, or you can stop by Credential Services, DBH 303, (209) 667-3534.  A fee is required when submitting the application. 
2. Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
   The required GPA is 2.67 in all baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate coursework or GPA of at least 2.75 in the last 60 units.  Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 units will be considered for “Special Admission.”

II. Admission Requirements

1. Applicants may apply before completing the ESCP prerequisites; however, the prerequisites must be completed before being accepted to program.
2. Tuberculosis Clearance or TB Risk Assessment Clearance: Students must show proof of having completed a screening for tuberculosis within the last 4 years
3. CA Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) Certificate of Clearance: Candidates must have a Certificate of Clearance from the CCTC before they can enter the ESCP and before they can work in a school setting. Once the Certificate of Clearance has been approved, the CCTC will send an email confirming clearance to work in school settings.
   Access the form (link below), and follow the steps indicated.
   https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl900.pdf?sfvrsn=2
4. Basic Skills Requirements (BSR): This requirement can be met through one of the following ways:
   • Pass 3 sections of CBEST (www.ctcexams.nesinc.com).
   • Pass CSET Writing Skills (Elementary Level Only) (www.ctcexams.nesinc.com).
   • Pass CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) English and Mathematics sections taken in spring of 11th grade with a “College Ready” or “Exempt” score or combination of scores from EAP and EPT/ELM.
   • CSU Placement Examinations (EPT and ELM) with English score of 151 or above and Entry Level Math score of 50 or above.  Candidates using only the CSU examinations to meet the BSR can combine scores from EAP and EPT/ELM.
   • College Board SAT examination - with an English score of 500 or above and Math score of 550 or above.
   • ACT Examination - with an English score of 22 or above and Math score of 23 or above.
   • College Board Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) with Critical Reading score of 3 or above in either AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition; AND a Math score of 3 or above in either AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics.
   • Pass a BSE from another State. (BSE from other states accepted by CCTC can be found http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1667.pdf.)
   • Note: Parts of different options may not be combined to meet the Basic Skills Requirement, except the EAP and EPT/ELM as stated in #4.
5. Subject Matter Competency: Students will complete one of the following:
   • Elementary level:Pass 3 sections of CSET Multiple Subject (101, 102, & 103).
   • Secondary Level:  Pass CSET Single Subject exam or complete a subject matter preparation program (in the areas of Art, English, Foreign  Language, Mathematics, Music, Social Science, or Science).
6. Early Field Experience: All candidates must complete 45 hours of documented field experience in K-12 U.S. classrooms with the last 5 years.
7. English Composition: All CSU graduates will have met this requirement as part of their BA/BS degree.
   • Complete a CSU upper-division writing course (listed as WP in the catalog).
   • Submit a verifiable score of 41 or higher on the writing portion on CBEST.
   • Complete an upper division composition course with a grade of C or better.
8. American Government/Constitution: Complete PSCI 1201 American Government   or an equivalent course that fulfills the U.S. Constitution requirement.

III. Corequisite Courses

These corequisite courses should be completed prior to admittance to the credential program, but may be taken concurrently but no later than the end of the first semester in the program.

• EDSE 4310 - Introduction to Special Education Programs 3 unit(s) with a “B” grade or better; Prerequisites: PSYC 3140   and consent of education advisor.
• CDEV 3140 - Human Development I: Childhood 3 unit(s)

• or

• CDEV 3240 - Human Development II: Adolescence 3 unit(s)

IV. Education Specialist Program Course Sequence: Once admitted into the program, a minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE EDUCATION SPECIALIST CREDENTIALS: 44 UNITS

(6 corequisites + 38 program units)

Concurrent Enrollment in Multiple and Single Subject Credential Programs

There is an option to receive dual credentials: a M/M Support Needs or ESN credential in addition to a Multiple Subject’s credential. (See Course Road Map). Additionally, a concurrent option can be implemented with a Single Subject’s credential. Please contact the SSCP or ESCP Coordinators to review course road map options, which are dependent upon the Single-Subject’s credential.  See information sheets regarding the options on our Education Specialist website at https://www.csustan.edu/teacher-education/special-education-forms-and-documents.