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It specifies prerequisite courses, unit counts, and key assessment steps including passing scores on Multiple Subject CSETs and the CTEL exam when needed. It also outlines RICA exam retakes, GPA requirements of 3.0 across phases with grade restrictions, and final credential application conditions including U.S. Constitution coursework/exam and clearance and CPR/TB assessments.","| Prerequisites |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Course Title Units Office Use Only |  |  |  |\n| SPED 120 or\u003Cbr>SPED 158 | Introduction to Special Education or\u003Cbr>Differentiated Instruction in Inclusive Secondary Settings | 3 |  |\n| CI 100 or\u003Cbr>CI 149 | Educational Applications of Technology\u003Cbr>Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Secondary Classrooms | 3 |  |\n| EXAMS | Passing scores on all three Multiple Subject CSETs\u003Cbr>Passing scores on CTEL examination if current SS credential does not have an English Learner Authorization |  |  |\n\n\n| Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Credential |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| PHASE 1 | 15 units |  |  |  |\n| Course Title Units Office Use Only |  |  |  |\n| LEE 158 | Literacy Foundation TK-8 | 3 |  |\n| CI 176 | Mathematics Instruction and Applied Assessment | 3 |  |\n| SPED 130 | Assessing Students with Special Needs | 3 |  |\n| SPED 145 | Designing Effective Environments for Students with Disabilities | 3 |  |\n| SPED 146 | Assessment and Instruction for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities | 3 |  |\n| Take RICA exam after completing LEE 158. GPA 3.0 required all phases with no D, F, W, WU or NC grades. |  |  |  |\n| PHASE 2 | 15 units | Internship eligible if requirements met |  |  |  |\n| Course Title Units Office Use Only |  |  |  |\n| LEE 166 | Disciplinary Literacies and Integrated Curriculum | 3 |  |\n| SPED 125* | Positive Behavior and Social Supports | 3 |  |\n| SPED 247* | Advanced Environmental Design & Instruction for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities | 3 |  |\n| SPED 172 | Initial Practicum in Special Education Moderate/Severe [Placement: M/S setting 3 full days weekly | 3 |  |\n| Re-take RICA exam as often as needed until you pass. GPA 3.0 required all phases with no D, F, W, WU or NC grades. |  |  |  |\n| PHASE 3 | 12 units | Internship eligible if requirements met |  |  |  |\n| Course Title Units Office Use Only |  |  |  |\n| SPED 219* | Effective Communication & Collaborative Partnerships | 3 |  |\n| SPED 233* | Special Educator as Researcher | 3 |  |\n| SPED 176 * | Final Practicum in Moderate/Severe Disabilities [Placement: M/S setting 5 full days weekly] | 6 |  |\n| Apply for Education Specialist Credential upon successful completion of [1] all coursework with 3.0 GPA with all grades ‘C’ or higher; [2] passing scores on all three Multiple Subject CSETs; [3] passing scores on RICA; [4] passed college level U.S. Constitution course with ‘C’ grade or higher or passing score on college level US Constitution exam; & [5] valid Certificate of Clearance, TB Risk Assessment and three level CPR certificate |  |  |  |\n\n\n| Master of Arts in Special Education [MA courses marked with an asterisk*] |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| PHASE 4 | 6 units |  |  |\n| SPED 235* | Seminar in Program Development and Induction Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities | 3 |\n| SPED 243* | Applications of Research Methods in Special Education | 3 |\n| PHASE 5 | 7 units |  |  |\n| SPED 236* | Seminar in Advanced and Applied Pedagogy Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities | 3 |\n| SPED 298 or 299 | Master of Arts Project or Master of Arts Thesis | 4 |","cbCaikXCvleNYY5W","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikXCvleNYY5W","pdf",900487,1,2,"English","en",105,"# Prerequisites\n## Multiple Subject CSET and CTEL passing requirements\n## Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Credential - Phase 1\n## Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Credential - Phase 2\n## Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Credential - Phase 3\n## Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Credential - Apply for credential\n## Master of Arts in Special Education - Phase 4\n## Master of Arts in Special Education - Phase 5","[{\"question\":\"What prerequisite exams are required before progressing?\",\"answer\":\"Passing scores are required on all three Multiple Subject CSETs. 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