Prerequisites
Education Specialist Prerequisites
| Course Num | Course Name |
|---|---|
| SPED 343* | Overview of Special Education (3 units) |
| SPED 561 | Curriculum & Instruction for Inclusive Settings (3 units) |
| SPED 564 |
Management of Inclusive Learning Environments (2 units) |
| SPED 569* |
Field Experiences General & Special Education (3 units) |
| SPED 580 | Introduction to Autism (3 units) |
Above classes can apply toward an undergraduate minor in special education.
* Must be taken first.
Additional Multiple Subject Credential Prerequisites
| Course Num | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CMST 131 | Speech Communication Fundamentals (3 units) |
| EDTE 255 | Introduction to Democratic Perspectives in K-12 Teaching (3 units) (*Prerequisite to SPED 569) |
| EDTE 302 | Access & Equity in Education (3 units) |
| ENGL 471 | Theory & Practice of Second Language Acquisition (3 units) |
| HCSV 450 | Health Education For Elementary School Teachers (3 units) |
| POLS 155 | American Government: National, State, Local (3 units) |
| PSYC 355 | Survey of Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 units) |
| PSYC 414 | Psychology of Teaching (3 units) |
Foreign Language (3 units or equivalent)
Passage of CBEST/CSET Examinations
- CSET Multiple Subject - Subject Matter Competency (Subtests I, II, and III)
- CBEST or CSET Multiple Subject Writing Skills Exam

