Note: All courses listed on this course sequence must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in order to be recommended for a credential. Courses must be completed within seven years of applying for the credential.
Paraprofessional Education Specialist - MMSN Course Sequence
Prerequisite Courses
Must be completed before beginning the credential program. Apply to the credential program by March 1 to progress to credential courses the following semester. Grades earned for all prerequisites must be C- or higher.
| EDTE 265 | Exploration of Teaching and Learning in Diverse K-12 Settings OR EDTE 255 Introduction to Democratic Perspectives in K-12 Teaching | 3 |
| EDTE 302 | Access and Equity in Education | 3 |
| SPED 343 | Overview of Special Education | 3 |
| ENGL 471 | Intensive Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| SPED 561 | Curriculum and Instruction for Inclusive Settings OR EDTE 520 Fundamentals of Teaching Practice | 3 |
Additional Courses
Highly recommend taking these courses before program, but can take concurrently with in-program courses. All required to finish the Credential Program.
| CMST 131 | Speech Communication Fundamentals (or CMST 132 or equivalent) | 3 |
| EDTE 450 | Health Education for Elementary School Teachers 1 OR EDTE 451 Health Education for Secondary School Teachers (3) | 1 |
| POLS 155 | American Government: National, State, Local (or equivalent or exam) | 3 |
| PSYC 414 | Psychology of Teaching OR EDTE 580 Educational Psychology | 3 |
Credential Program Courses
Must be accepted into the credential program in order to take these courses. Subject matter competence must be verified before applying to the program. Program starts in the fall semesters.
First Semester Courses
| SPED 692 | Classroom Management for Individuals with Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| SPED 691 | Collaboration and Laws in Special Education | 3 |
| EDTE 663 | Literacy Development and Assessment | 4 |
| SPED 501 | Seminar for Field Experience | 1 |
Second Semester Courses
| SPED 562 | Methods of Science/Social Science/Arts: General and Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 560 | General and Special Education Methods for Teaching Mathematics | 2 |
| SPED 664 | Instructional and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| SPED 501 | Seminar for Field Experience (CalTPA Support) | 1 |
| SPED 525 | Teaching Practicum I for Special Education | 6 |
| EDUC 502 | Assessment of Teaching Performance: Introduction | 2 |
Third Semester Courses
| SPED 582 | Designated Instructional Support in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 672 | Curriculum and Instruction - Mild to Moderate Support Needs | 3 |
| SPED 520 | Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 501 | Seminar for Field Experience (CalTPA Support) | 1 |
| SPED 529 | Teaching Practicum II | 9 |
| EDUC 503 | Assessment of Teaching Performance: Application | 3 |
If courses from another university are used to satisfy prerequisites or other course requirements, an equivalency form, course descriptions, syllabi, and transcripts must be provided.