Special
Education Credential & Master's Programs
- About the Programs
- Admission to the Level I and II Programs
- Admission to Master's Program
- Important Program Contacts
- Directions to class location
- Pdf of Program Brochure
- View Course Schedules
- Student Teaching Materials
California State University, Sacramento offers off-campus teacher preparation credentials and master's degree programs in several locations. 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
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. Most participants complete the credential requirements within three years.
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.
Contact
Program Advisors/Coordinators:
Dr. Rachael Gonzales, rgonzales@csus.edu or (916) 278-5523
Dr. Patt Kearly, kearly@csus.edu or (916) 278-5535
Administrative Coordinator:
Lori May, mayl@csus.edu or (916) 278-4804
Admission to the Level I and II Programs
Program Applications & Instructions
Admission Criteria
- A bachelor's degree
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA
Admission to the Master's Program
Lori May, mayl@csus.edu or (916) 278-4804
Special Education Credential and Master's Program
Schedule
View Winter/Spring 2011 Schedule (PDF)
View Summer 2011 Schedule (PDF)
2011 - 2012 Proposed Course Schedule (PDF)
Open Level II Fieldwork Template (Excel)
