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Off Campus Special Education Credential and Master's

Fall 2012 Applications will be accepted October 1 - March 1, 2012

 

Overview

Sacramento State offers off-campus teacher preparation credentials and master's degree programs in the Bay Area and online. These programs are sponsored through a partnership with the College of Education's Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology and the College of Continuing Education.

All coursework and experience in these programs meet the same admission, credential preparation and graduation requirements as those held on the Sacramento State campus. The programs offered include:

  • preliminary (Level I) and clear (Level II) specialist credentials for mild/moderate and moderate/severe disability areas
  • master's of education with an emphasis in Special Education

Benefits

Program flexibility allows fully employed teachers and teachers' assistants to attend on a part-time basis via a variety of course formats including weekend, evening, workday and summer scheduling. Online and hybrid course options are also available. Most participants complete the credential requirements within three years.

Structure

Participants may enroll in each of the prerequisite courses and no more than six required units prior to admission to the credential program. Coursework may transfer from other universities with advisor approval.

Personal program advising is offered at each location on a regular basis. Additional information about credential and degree requirements is available at: edweb.csus.edu/eds/forms/spec_ed.html

Fieldwork requirements may be met through teacher internships, student teaching in your own classroom and traditional classroom placement with a supervising cooperating teacher.

Program Faculty

Advisors/Coordinators:
Dr. Rachael Gonzales, rgonzales@csus.edu or (916) 278-5523
2012 spring Academic Advising Hours (PDF)

Application Process

Level I & M.A. Applications & Instructions
Program Applications & Instructions

Level II Application & Instructions
Level II application form
Level II program plan
Level II portfolio guide
Level II induction plan (sample)
Level II Sample Mentor Letter
 

Admission Criteria

  • A bachelor's degree
  • A minimum 3.0 overall GPA

Contacts

Administrative Coordinator:
Lori May, mayl@csus.edu or (916) 278-4804
Other Program Contacts (PDF)

Special Education Program Schedules

View Fall 2011 Course Schedule (PDF)
View Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule (PDF)
2011 – 2012 Proposed Course Schedule (PDF)

Student Teaching & Fieldwork Materials