Mild to Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs
Additional Credential
Candidates holding a valid California teaching credential can obtain an additional credential in Education Specialist, Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN), by completing one of the following course sequences:
Semester 1:
Instructional Methods and Supports for MMSN (3 units)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
Advanced Applications in Special Education (3 units)
Clinical Practice in MMSN (3 units)
Semester 1:
Instructional Methods and Supports for MMSN (3 units)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
Advanced Applications in Special Education (3 units)
Clinical Practice in MMSN (3 units)
Semester 1:
Instructional Methods and Supports for MMSN (3 units)
Clinical Practice in MMSN (3 units)
*Upon reviewing transcripts, depending on each candidate鈥檚 situation, additional or
different coursework may be required to meet the credential requirements set by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Candidates holding a valid California teaching credential can obtain an additional credential in Education Specialist, Extensive Support Needs (ESN), by completing one of the following course sequences:
Semester 1:
Instructional Methods and Supports for ESN (3 units)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
Advanced Applications in Special Education (3 units)
Clinical Practice in ESN (3 units)
Semester 1:
Instructional Methods and Supports for ESN (3 units)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3 units)
Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
Advanced Applications in Special Education (3 units)
Clinical Practice in ESN (3 units)
Semester 1:
Instructional Methods and Supports for ESN (3 units)
Clinical Practice in ESN (3 units)
*Upon reviewing transcripts, depending on each candidate鈥檚 situation, additional or
different coursework may be required to meet the credential requirements set by the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).