Program Options & Application Information

 

Special Education Program Options at CSUSB

 

There are two basic program options in each of the authorization areas in the Special Education Credential Programs.  The first option is the Student Teaching Option and the second is the Intern Option.  In addition, candidates who currently hold a Level I Education Specialist Credential and wish to clear that credential should apply for the Level 2 Option NO LATER THAN FALL 2014.

Student Teaching Option

This option is a traditional pre-service model of teacher preparation for candidates interested in obtaining a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential. Candidates who have little or no experience in teaching or those who choose to complete their coursework and fieldwork before entering the classroom as the teacher of record should take this option. Candidates in the Student Teaching Option complete the majority of their Level I credential coursework prior to applying for supervised fieldwork experiences in which they will be supervised by a resident or master teacher and a university supervisor. The candidate’s performance on specific competencies and expectations is supported and evaluated by the candidate, the resident teacher, and the university supervisor. This option takes three to four quarters to complete in the Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Moderate to Severe Disabilities, and Early Childhood Programs.

Intern Option

The Intern Option is for those who may have teaching or related experience and who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for an intern credential. Intern candidates must apply and be accepted into the Intern Program and obtain employment as a Special Education teacher in an approved setting. In the Intern Option, candidates complete all coursework and supervised fieldwork while teaching full time in a Special Education setting. The Intern Programs in Moderate to Severe Disabilities and Early Childhood can be completed in four to five quarters and end in a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential. The Intern Program in Mild to Moderate Disabilities ends in a Clear Education Specialist credential and always takes six quarters to complete. Candidates will complete both Level I and Level II as an Intern Teacher. The Intern Programs in Moderate to Severe Disabilities and Mild to Moderate Disabilities provide tuition assistance. All intern programs provide significant classroom support for Intern Teachers. Please contact the Intern Director for the program in which you are interested for more information.

Level II Option

The Level II Option is for those who hold a Level I Education Specialist Credential with an authorization in Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Moderate to Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood. The level II option provides candidates with the four requirements described in the previous section for clearing their credential.

Application Information

Steps to Applying to the Special Education Credential Program at CSUSB

The following information is provided as a summary of the steps you will need to take for admission to CSUSB and the Special Education Credential Program in Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Moderate to Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood with English Learner Authorization. Please refer to the Special Education Credential Program Admissions Booklet and attend an Information Session for more detailed information on requirements, procedures and the forms you will need.

 

Prior to being fully admitted to the program or applying for a credential, the following requirements must be met:

  • Pass CSET Exam or meet subject matter requirements per the CTC*. CSET preparation courses

  • Pass CBEST Exam (As of May, 2007, if you pass all three subtests of the Multiple Subject CSET exam and the CSET:  Writing Skills test, you are not held to CBEST). CBEST preparation courses

  • Complete U.S. Constitution coursework or exam (this must be completed and verified prior to applying for credential)

* Early Childhood Credential Students – CSET is not required

Step #1 – Apply to the University for Graduate Admission

Step #2 – Attend a Special Education Information Session

  • Information Sessions are available once per month at the San Bernardino Campus and the Palm Desert Campus.  Please go the Information Session section for dates, time, and location.

  • Advising is also available through the Intern offices, the Special Education Program Office, and the Palm Desert Campus Teacher Education office.  Please contact the Special Education Advisor on the San Bernardino campus at (909) 537-5621.

Step #3 –– Apply to Special Education Credential Program by submitting a Program Admission File (PAF)

Student Teaching & Intern Options PAF includes:

Intern Option – in addition to the PAF, apply to the Intern Program

Level II Option PAF includes:

NOTE: If you are interested in applying for the Special Education Level II program, please contact our Credential Advisor Shelia Braggs at 909-537-5621 or at specialeducation@csusb.edu ATTN: Shelia

  • Application for Admission to the Special Education Credential Program

  • Official transcripts demonstrating a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.67 in all baccalaureate and post baccalaureate course work or at least  2.75 in the last 90-quarter units attempted

  • Submission of an application for a Level I Education Specialist Credential or evidence of a valid level I Education Specialist Credential

  •  $35.00 processing fee as evidenced by receipt from the Bursar’s office or verification of electronic payment via My Coyote Student Center

Submit your PAF to Credential Admissions COE Student Services (CE-102) on the San Bernardino Campus Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. or at the Palm Desert Campus (PDC), by appointment Monday-Friday (760 341-2883 ext. 8120) . Your PAF must be complete in order for your application to be accepted.

 

Step #4 – Upon admission; attend a New Student Orientation