Santa Clara University

Credential - Special Eduation: Early Childhood Special Education Level I

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Credential Program

Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education Level I
Advisor:
Ruth Cook

Requirements

  • Certificate of Clearance OR copy of a substitute permit
  • BA Degree or verified BA equivalency
  • CBEST Verification
  • US Constitution
  • Employment in an early education specialist position verified on Commission form CL-777 (available from Credential Office)
  • Completion of Commission approved program in Early Childhood Special Education
  • Recommendation of a California college or university with Commission-accredited program

Internship Requirements

  • Certificate of Clearance OR copy of a substitute permit
  • BA Degree or verified BA equivalency
  • CBEST Verification
  • US Constitution
  • District letter indicating beginning date of internship which includes position, school district and country (copy of contract is acceptable)

Course Requirements

  • EDUC 218-Classroom Ecology: Applied Behavior Analysis (3 units) 
  • EDUC 234-Medical/Health Aspects of Early Childhood (3 units)
  • EDUC 235-Typical/Atypical Child Development (3 units) 
  • EDUC 236-Family Systems and Resources (3 units)
  • EDUC 237-Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs (3 units)
  • EDUC 238-Intervention for Young Children with Special Needs (3 units)
  • EDUC 239-Working within Language Diverse Communities (3 units)
  • EDUC 240-Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3 units)
  • EDUC 247-Professional, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Special Education (3 units)
  • EDUC 248-Development of Language Literacy (3 units)
  • EDUC 305-FInfant/Toddler Field Experience (3 units)
  • EDUC 305-GPreschool Field Experience (3 units)
  • EDUC 440-Special Topics: Autism