Applying and Completing the Level II Credential

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. NOTE: NOTE: Fall 2014 is the last quarter that students can be admitted to complete the level II program

How to Apply for the Level II Credential Program

  • 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

Level II Credential Courses

Mild Moderate
1. EELB 640. The Education of K-12 English Language Learners (4)
2. ESPE 633. Reflective Inquiry Seminar and Induction Plan (4)
3. ESPE 635. Effective Communication with Professionals and Families (4)
4. ESPE 649. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education:Secondary Transition and Career/Vocational Preparation (4)
5. ESPE 656. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education:Core Subjects (4)
6. ESPE 685. Advanced Behavior Management (4)
7. ESPE 694. Special Education Leadership Evaluation and Outcomes (4)

Moderate Severe
1. EELB 640. The Education of K-12 English Language Learners (4)
2. ESPE 633. Reflective Inquiry Seminar and Induction Plan (4)
3. ESPE 635. Effective Communication with Professionals and Families (4)
4. ESPE 649. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education:Secondary Transition and Career/Vocational Preparation (4)
5. ESPE 663(Substituted for ESPE 652)Methods for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities II (4)
6. ESPE 685. Advanced Behavior Management (4)
7. ESPE 694. Special Education Leadership Evaluation and Outcomes (4)

Early Childhood
1. EELB 640. The Education of K-12 English Language Learners (4)
2. ESPE 633. Reflective Inquiry Seminar and Induction Plan (4)
3. ESPE 635. Effective Communication with Professionals and Families (4)
4. ESPE 663(Substituted for ESPE 652)Methods for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities II (4)
5. ESPE 685. Advanced Behavior Management (4)
6. ESPE 694. Special Education Leadership Evaluation and Outcomes (4)

*Requires grade of C or better/ +Requires grade of B- or better

Recommendation for the Credential:
In addition to the program admission requirements and Level II credential course work, the candidate must successfully complete the following requirements in order to be recommended for the Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential:

  • HSCI 540 School Health Programs and Practices (4 units)*
  • ETEC 537 Introduction to Computer Technology in Education (2 units)+
  • ETEC 546 Computer Based Technology in Education (4 units)+
  • Verification of current and valid CPR certification for infants/adolescents/adults
  • Verification of minimum of two years of successful full-time teaching experience while holding the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential
  • Verification of successful implementation and evaluation of induction program
  • A grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in professional education coursework, with no course grade lower than a "B-"

Applying for credential

Once you have completed the above coursework and above requirements then you will apply for your credential at the COE, Credential Processing Desk in Student Services CE-102. The forms and instructions to apply for the credential are available in Student Services and the Credential Processing website.