Special Education Advanced Credential/Masters Brochure

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CREDENTIALED TEACHERS

Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe with English Learner Authorization

Internship Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe with English Learner Authorization

Clear Level II Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate Severe with English Learner Authorization

Master of Arts in Special Education

College of Education Application: www.csusm.edu/COE/ University Application: www.csumentor.edu College of Education Student Services Center: (760) 750-4277

THE PROGRAM IS CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON TEACHER CREDENTIALING (CCTC) AND NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION (NCATE) APPROVED. Requirements are subject to state and federal changes in credential law.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the College of Education Community is to collaboratively transform public education by preparing thoughtful educators and advancing professional practices. We are committed to diversity, educational equity, and social justice, exemplified through reflective teaching, life-long learning, innovative research, and ongoing service. Our practices demonstrate a commitment to student centered education, diversity, collaboration, professionalism, and shared governance.

Updated: 4/3/2018 8:01:41 AM Preliminary LEVEL I Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Credential with English Learner Authorization Including Master of Arts Options

Designed for teachers who have completed a basic credential program and have satisfied California subject matter competency for Multiple or Single Subject (An emergency or substitute permit is not a basic credential.)

This credential program prepares teachers for the delivery of special education services to children and youth with identified disabilities. This path is for teachers who hold a valid basic teaching credential (or equivalent) and are seeking both the Level I Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disability Education Specialist Credential(s) with English Learner Authorization, and who may wish to obtain a Master of Arts in Special Education.

Application Requirements for Preliminary Level I with basic credential:

1. Credential. A copy of the applicant's valid basic teaching credential is required. 2. Verification of subject matter competency – copy of credential or passing CSET scores, if required. 3. Graduate Application. Complete a Graduate application and declare an MA in Special Education as your objective. Apply online at www.csumentor.edu. Official transcripts, including posted bachelor’s degrees, from each college or university attended must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions. 4. College of Education Application and Transcripts: College of Education (COE) applications will be available online at www.csusm.edu/COE. For Summer entry, the filing period is approximately January 15th through mid-March. For Spring entry, the filing period is approximately August 15th through mid- October. Bachelor's Degree and date from a regionally accredited institution must be posted. The application to the COE needs to include all supporting documents as listed in this brochure. See #3 above for further information regarding transcript requirements. College of Education Application Fee. A $25 credential application fee is due upon application to a credential program. Please submit a $25 check payable to CSUSM with the application and supporting documents. 5. Recommendations. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted from anyone who is knowledgeable about the applicant's teaching competence and personal qualities and potential. 6. Personal Interview: Interview with the Special Education Program faculty. 7. CLAD/BCLAD or the new SB 2042 English Language Learner Authorization: Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the new SB 2042 credential do not need the following courses: EDUC 602 and EDUC 641 8. Statement of Purpose. A statement is required that tells about you and why you wish to pursue this credential. Your goals, ideals experiences, special skills, community service may be included. 9. Tuberculin Clearance must be on file in the COE Student Services Center before beginning the program and must be valid through completion of the program. The clearance may be obtained at a private physician's office, the County Health Department or the Cal State San Marcos Student Health Center. This is different than the immunization clearance required for University admission.

There may be additional requirements for out of state and foreign trained teachers, please refer to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at www.ctc.ca.gov or the College of Education – Student Services Center for more information.

2 Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe with English Learner Authorization and/or Master of Arts

PREREQUISITE COURSES required if equivalency For those who completed a Preliminary Level I has not been determined: Mild/Moderate credential at an institution other than CSUSM: EDST 630 (or completion of SB2042 program) 3 EDMX 632 3 Current Issues and Research in Educational Technology and Communication for Technology Special Populations EDUC 501 or completion of SB2042 program 3 Instruction for Students with Special Needs EDMX 627 3 Assessment for Planning and Instruction Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis (EDMX 631 or equivalent is a prerequisite to this course) or the new SB 2042 credential do not need the following EDMX 633 3 courses: Community Access through Supported EDUC 602 3 Environments Schooling in a Multicultural Society EDUC 641 3 EDMX 634 4 Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning Working With Students with Severe Disabilities

Note: EDUC 602 is required if seeking MA degree. Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the new SB 2042 credential do not need the following REQUIRED COURSES FOR LEVEL I: courses: Summer EDUC 641 3 EDMX 631 3 Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning Foundations in Law, Ethics, & Procedures of Special Education EDUC 602 3 Schooling in a Multicultural Society Fall Note: EDUC 602 is required if seeking MA degree. EDMX 627 (Also offered in Spring) 3 Assessment for Planning and Instruction MASTERS COURSES (recommended after or near end of (prerequisite: EDMX 631 or equivalent) completion of Level I Coursework) – 21 units in residency at CSUSM is required for the MA in Education.

EDMX 622 3 nd Literacy for Education Specialists Summer or Fall 2 Year (prerequisite: EDMS 521 or equivalent) EDUC 602 3 Schooling in a Multicultural Society Spring EDUC 622 3 EDMX 572 7 Research Methods in Education Education Specialists: Special Education Student Spring 2 nd Year Teaching EDUC 698 3 EDMX 632 3 Master’s Thesis/Project Communication, Technology & Social Units of Electives (To total a minimum of 30 units) Competence for Special Populations EDEX 550 (May be repeated one time) 1 EDMX 633 3 San Diego Summer Leadership Institute in Community Access through Supported Special Education Environments EDEX 640A 3 Total 22-28 Beginning Process Communication: Reaching All Students Additional Required Courses for Single Subject Credential Holders: EDEX 640B 1 EDMS 521: Elementary Literacy I 3 Advanced Process Communication: EDMS 543: Elementary Mathematics Education 3 Reaching All Students (or EDMX 543 – Mathematics Education in Inclusive Classrooms) EDEX 636 1–3 Additional Requirements for Moderate/Severe Contemporary Professional Issues: Certification: Research & Best Practice Seminar For those who completed a Preliminary Level I (May be repeated for a total of 9 units) Mild/Moderate credential from CSUSM: EDMX 634 4 (continued next page) Working With Students with Severe Disabilities

3 The Culminating Experience and Advancement to Candidacy for Master of Arts Candidates

All students are required to complete their programs with a culminating experience in their respective fields. This expectation allows master's candidates to conduct their own research study and/or engage in a collaborative effort to enhance curricular and programmatic needs in relevant school settings. Students engage in the planning, preparation, and completion of the thesis or project under the direction of a faculty committee made up of the chair and at least one other faculty member. The program emphasizes collaborative master's projects. Students will be encouraged to work in small groups or pairs on master's projects which are applied in nature and, when possible, are field-based and may include experiences working with a particular population of learners. Collaboration among master's students and school districts is encouraged. Students begin the formal preparation of this culminating project following successful completion of an option and advancement to candidacy. Note: students must continually enroll in EDUC 698 until successful completion of thesis or project.

Candidates can find the Advancement to Candidacy form, along with other important forms and policy information on the Graduate Studies website at: http://www.csusm.edu/graduate_studies/

All Master’s candidates are assigned a faculty advisor to develop a program of study that totals a minimum of 30 units. Candidates are required to complete 21 semester credit hours in residence at Cal State San Marcos. Up to nine semester credit hours from previous work may be included in the program of study with the advisor’s approval. These credits may only be those which have not been applied to any other degree program. Coursework older than 5 years is not eligible for inclusion in a program of study.

Clear Level II Education Specialist Preparation

Clear Level II preparation is required of all initial Preliminary Level I credential holders. This Level II preparation is intended to be a support mechanism for the successful induction of newly credentialed special educators into the professional level. All candidates completing Level I preparation must begin a Level II program within 120 calendar days after employment as a specialist and complete a Clear Level II Education Specialist credential program within five (5) years of the date of issuance of the Level I Credential. Level II credential requirements include possession of a Preliminary Level I Specialist Credential and 2 years of experience as a special educator while holding a Level I Credential.

4 Internship – Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities with English Learner Authorization INTERNSHIP PARTNERSHIP WITH SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERNSHIP PARTNERSHIP WITH CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Internships are available through school district partnerships in San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties. Please contact CSUSM College of Education Student Services Center for more information: 760/750-4277.

Designed for teachers who have completed a basic credential program and have satisfied California subject matter competency for Multiple or Single Subject (An emergency or substitute permit is not a basic credential.)

Application Requirements for Internship – Preliminary Level I Education Specialist

1. Credential: A copy of the applicant’s valid basic teaching credential is required.

2. Verification of Subject Matter Competency – copy of credential or passing CSET scores.

3. Graduate Application: Completed a Graduate application and declare an MA in Special Education as your objective. Apply online at www.csumentor.edu. Official transcripts from each college or university attended must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.

4. College of Education Application and Transcripts: College of Education (COE) applications will be available online at www.csusm.edu/COE. For Summer entry, the filing period is approximately January 15th through mid- March. For Spring entry, the filing period is approximately August 15th through mid-October. Bachelor's Degree and date from a regionally accredited institution must be posted. The application to the COE needs to include all supporting documents as listed in this brochure. See #3 above for further information regarding transcript requirements.

College of Education Application Fee. A $25 credential application fee is due upon application to a credential program. Please submit a $25 check payable to CSUSM with the application and supporting documents.

5. District Application: Application also must be made with the district. For San Diego Unified Intern Applicants: You must apply online at www.sandi.net. For Capistrano Unified Intern Applicants: Please contact the district directly for instructions.

6. Recommendations: Three letters of recommendation must be submitted from anyone who is knowledgeable about the applicant’s teaching competence and personal qualities and potential.

7. Personal Interview: For qualified candidates, an interview is conducted by a committee consisting of university faculty and district administrators. The applicant is notified by mail or telephone of the interview process after the application deadline.

8. Statement of Purpose: A statement is required that tells about you and why you wish to pursue this credential. Your goals, ideals, experiences, special skills, community service may be included.

9. Tuberculin clearance must be on file in the COE Student Services Center before beginning the program and must be valid through completion of the program including through intern teaching. The clearance may be obtained at a private physician's office, the County Health Department or the Cal State San Marcos Student Health Center. This is different than the proof of immunization required for admission to the University.

INTERNSHIP – PRELIMINARY LEVEL I MILD/MODERATE AND/OR MODERATE/SEVERE CREDENTIAL PROGRAM Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities with English Learner Authorization

PREREQUISITE COURSES (required if equivalence has not been determined) EDST 630 (or completion of 2042 program) 3 Teacher Leadership: Current Issues and Research in Educational Technology EDUC 501 (or completion of 2042 program) 3 Instruction for Students with Special Needs

INTERN TEACHING REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree. Official transcript verifying bachelor’s degree required. 2. U.S. Constitution requirement must be completed. 3. Basic Skills Examination. 4. CSET Multiple Subject examination. 5. English Learner Training (CLAD or SB2042, EDUC 602 or 641) 6 Fingerprint Clearance. Because you are a credentialed teacher, you have met the fingerprint clearance requirement. However, you must be issued an internship credential before beginning intern teaching. 7. Tuberculin Clearance must be on file in the COE Student Services Center before beginning the program and must be valid through completion of the program including through intern teaching. 8. Successful progress in the program.

YEAR I Summer Year I EDMX 631 3 Foundations in Law, Ethnics, and Procedures of Special Education Spring Year I EDMX 622 3 EDUC 602 (those with CLAD or SB2042 are exempt) 3 Literacy for Education Specialists Schooling in a Multicultural Society (Prerequisite: EDMS 521 or equivalent) Note: EDUC 602 is required if seeking MA degree. EDMX 632 3 Fall Year I Technology and Communication for EDUC 641 (those with CLAD or SB2042 are exempt) 3 Special Populations Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning EDMX 672 7 EDMX 627 (Also offered in Spring) 3 Education Specialists Special Education Assessment for Planning and Instruction Student Teaching II (Prerequisite: EDMX 631 or equivalent) EDEX 660 (for interns only) 2 EDMX 633 3 Induction Plan Development Community Access Through Supported Environments

EDMX 671 7 (continued next page) Education Specialist Special Education Student Teaching I

6 Additional Required Courses for Single Subject MASTERS COURSES (recommended after or near end of Credential Holders Only completion of Level I Coursework) – 21 units in residency at EDMS 521 3 CSUSM is required for the MA in Education. Elementary Literacy I Summer or Fall 2 nd Year EDMS 543 3 EDUC 602 3 Elementary Mathematics Education Schooling in a Multicultural Society (or EDMX 543 – Mathematics Education in Inclusive Classrooms) EDUC 622 3 Additional Requirements for Moderate/Severe Research Methods in Education Certification: Spring 2 nd Year For those who completed a Preliminary Level I EDUC 698 3 Mild/Moderate credential from CSUSM: EDMX 634 4 Master’s Thesis/Project Working With Students with Severe Disabilities Units of Electives (To total a minimum of 30 units) For those who completed a Preliminary Level I EDEX 550 1 Mild/Moderate credential at an institution other than San Diego Summer Leadership Institute in CSUSM: Special Education EDMX 632 3 Technology and Communication for EDEX 640A 3 Special Populations Beginning Process Communication: Reaching All Students EDMX 627 3 Assessment for Planning and Instruction EDEX 640A 1 (EDMX 631 or equivalent is a prerequisite to this course) Advanced Process Communication: Reaching All Students EDMX 633 3 Community Access through EDEX 636 1 – 3 Supported Environments Contemporary Professional Issues: Research & Best Practice Seminar EDMX 634 4 (May be repeated for a total of 9 units) Working With Students with Severe Disabilities *EDUC 602 is required if seeking MA degree. Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the new SB 2042 credential do not need the following courses: *EDUC 602 3 Schooling in a Multicultural Society EDUC 641 3 Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning

The Culminating Experience and Advancement to Candidacy for Master of Arts Candidates

All Master’s candidates are assigned a faculty advisor to develop a program of study that totals a minimum of 30 units. Candidates are required to complete 21 semester credit hours in residence at Cal State San Marcos. Up to nine semester credit hours from previous work may be included in the program of study with the advisor’s approval. These credits may only be those which have not been applied to any other degree program. Coursework older than five years is not eligible for inclusion in a program of study.

7 CLEAR LEVEL II EDUCATION SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL WITH ENGLISH LEARNER AUTHORIZATION AND MASTER OF ARTS OPTIONS Designed for teachers who have completed a basic credential program and have satisfied California subject matter competency for Multiple or Single Subject (An emergency or substitute permit is not a basic credential.)

The Level II Education Specialist Credential Program prepares teachers in advanced leadership skills for the delivery of special education services to children and youth with identified disabilities. This option is for teachers who already hold the Level I Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disability Education Specialist Credential(s) and who need to complete the Clear Level II coursework in order to retain their education specialist credential and who may also wish to obtain a Master of Arts in Special Education. This path also is appropriate for special educators who hold a Learning Handicapped or equivalent credential and wish only to obtain a Master of Arts in Special Education. Co-requisite Requirements (To be completed before recommendation for Level II Credential) 1. Completion of Level II coursework, as outlined below. 2. Health Education:  A health course must be completed which covers nutrition; physiological and sociological effects of abuse of alcohol, narcotics and drugs; and, use of tobacco and  CPR training certification which covers infant, child and adult CPR 3. Verification of Employment: Verification of two years of successful experience in a full-time special education position from the school district personnel office while holding a Preliminary Level I credential.

LEVEL II REQUIRED COURSES: MASTERS COURSES (recommended after or near end of completion of Level II Coursework) – 21 units in residency at CSUSM is required for the MA in Education. EDEX 660 (Must be first course in program) 2 Induction Plan Development Summer or Fall 2 nd Year EDUC 602 3 EDEX 638 3 Schooling in a Multicultural Society Shared Leadership in Educational Excellence for All

EDEX 639 (On Line Course) 3 EDUC 622 3 Data-Based Instruction to Improve the Learning Research Methods in Education Outcomes for Students who are Difficult to Teach Spring 2 nd Year EDEX 651 3 EDUC 698 3 Advanced Technology, Transition, & Inclusive Master’s Thesis/Project Education Units of Electives (You may add electives from the list below EDEX 652 2 with advisor approval to complete your 30 unit program of study.) Crisis Prevention & Management EDEX 550 (May be repeated up to 3 units.) 1 EDUC 646 3 San Diego Summer Leadership Institute Second Language Acquisition: Research and Practice in Special Education (Note: Two years of induction may exempt student from this course. Verification and approval required.) EDEX 640A 3 Current holders of a CLAD/BCLAD certificate or emphasis or the Beginning Process Communication: Reaching new SB 2042 credential do not need the following two courses, all All Students others do. (Note: EDUC 602 is required if completing Masters Program.) EDEX 640B 1 EDUC 641 3 Advanced Process Communication: Reaching Sociocultural Contexts of Language and Learning All Students EDUC 602 3 Schooling in a Multicultural Society EDEX 636 1 – 3 Contemporary Professional Issues: Research & EDEX 661 (Must be final course in program) 2 Best Practice Seminar Portfolio Review & Site Visitation (May be repeated for a total of 9 units)

Program Total 15-21 (continued next page)

8 The Culminating Experience and Advancement to Candidacy for Master of Arts Candidates

All Master’s candidates are assigned a faculty advisor to develop a program of study that totals a minimum of 30 units. Candidates are required to complete 21 semester credit hours in residence at Cal State San Marcos. Up to nine semester credit hours from previous work may be included in the program of study with the advisor’s approval. These credits may only be those which have not been applied to any other degree program. Coursework older than five years is not eligible for inclusion in a program of study.

GRADING POLICY FOR ALL PROGRAMS

All courses, except student teaching, are graded A, B, C, D, F. Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student/intern teaching. The minimum acceptable final grade for the courses in the professional education sequence including prerequisite courses is C+ (2.3), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained.