Preliminary Level I and Professional Clear Level II
Mild Moderate and Moderate Severe
Point Loma Nazarene University is fully committed to strategically preparing teachers to serve and support students with special needs in K-12 classrooms. The School of Education offers two key types of special education credentials:
- Mild Moderate
- Moderate Severe
Preliminary Credential Level 1 Credential The preliminary Level I special education teaching credential (43-45 units) prepares entry level special education teachers with a rich blend of research-based learning theory and structured opportunities to apply their learning in fieldwork and student teaching experiences in K-12 classrooms supported by expert Point Loma faculty and practicing master teachers. Point Loma preliminary teaching candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be highly qualified, higher performing educators of noble character in an age of assessment and accountability for student learning.
This credential program is ideal for:
- Undergraduates at Point Loma's main campus aspiring to be special education teachers,
- Post B.A. graduates who sense a "call" to serve students in K-12 classrooms, elementary, middle, high school special education,
- Private school or charter school teachers,
- Working professionals seeking a change of career in education, who have a special interest in serving students with special needs.
Preliminary Level I Mild Moderate Credential
- EDU502: Research-based Learning Theory (3 units)
- EDU504: Legal, Ethical, and Wesleyan Perspectives in Education (3 units)
- EDU506: Principles of Language Acquisition (3 units)
- EDU508: Assessment and Research Practices (3 units)
- EDU520: Differentiated Reading and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners (3 units )
- EDU522: Differentiated Writing and Related Language Arts Instruction for All Learners (3 units)
- EDU524: Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners (3 units)
or
EDU534: General Methods for Secondary Teachers (3 units)
- EDU533: Foundations of Special Education and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3 units)
- GED621: Assessment Procedures and Services for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
- GED631: Curricular and Instructional Adaptations for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
- GED632: Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation, and Program Improvement (3 units)
Preliminary Level I Credential Moderate Severe
- EDU502: Research Based Learning Theory (3 units)
- EDU504: Legal, Ethical & Wesleyan Perspectives on Education (3 units)
- EDU507: Principles of Language Acquisition Moderate/Severe (3 units)
- EDU508: Assessment and Research Practices (3 units)
- EDU520: Differentiated Reading and Related Language Arts (3 units)
- EDU522: Differentiated Writing and Related Language Arts (3 units)
- EDU525: Methods for Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3 units)
- EDU533: Foundations of Special Education and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3 units)
- GED621: Assessment Procedures/Services for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
- GED626: Organization/Management for Success in Moderate/Severe Classrooms (3 units)
- GED632: Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation and Program Improvement (3 units)
For both Mild Moderate and Moderate Severe credentials:
Student Teaching for candidates not under contract with a school district:
- EDU540: Student Teaching, Supervised Intern Teaching (4 units)
- EDU541: Student Teaching/Supervised Intern Teaching Inquiry and Reflection I (1 unit)
- EDU560: Student Teaching, Supervised Intern Teaching (4 Units)
- EDU561: Student Teaching/Supervised Intern Teaching Inquiry and Reflection II (1 unit)
or
Supervised Intern Teaching for candidates with an Intern credential:
- EDU555: Education Specialist Intern Support Seminars (3 units)
- EDU570 Special Education Supervised Intern Teaching I (4 units)
- EDU571: Special Education Supervised Intern Inquiry and Reflection I (1 unit)
- EDU580: Special Education Supervised Intern Teaching II (4 units)
- EDU581: Special Education Supervised Intern Inquiry and Reflection (1 unit)
Professional Clear Level II Credential
All special education teachers are required to have an induction plan established with an institution of higher education within 120 days of employment after receiving their preliminary credential.
Point Loma's School of Education partners closely with specific K-12 public school districts to provide a relevant Level II course of study directly focused on their classroom assignments.
Special education teachers participating in BTSA can seamlessly earn their Level II credential as they complete their BTSA requirements. The PLNU Level II program extends and deepens their work in induction.
Level II coursework is often combined with the M.A. with a concentration in Special Education.
Level II Courses: (18-21 units)
Mild Moderate
- GED628: Using Technology to Support Student Learning (1.5-3 units)
- GED639: Health Education(1.5-3 units)
- GED616: Curriculum Development, Innovation, and Evaluation (3 units)
- GED622: Advanced Special Education Assessment (3 units)
- GED634: Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
- GED684: BTSA Induction/Reflective Coaching for Special Education (3 units)
Moderate Severe (18-21 units)
- GED628: Using Technology to Support Student Learning (1.5-3 units)
- GED639: Health Education(1.5-3 units)
- GED622: Advanced Special Education Assessment (3 units)
- GED634: Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
- GED638: Systems Management for Student Success in the Moderate-Severe Classroom (3 units)
- GED684: BTSA Induction/Reflective Coaching for Special Education (3 units): Out-of-state candidates may have additional or different requirements for credential renewal and should meet with a PLNU credential analyst prior to the development of a program plan for Level II completion.
Convenient Class Schedules and Summer Offerings
Class schedules for both credentials are offered at convenient times to accommodate working professionals. There is a full summer schedule for candidates wanting continuous enrollment during the summer months.
For information about courses, please view the Catalog Course Descriptions.
TO APPLY :
For additional admissions information, follow instruction on Admissions page .
Arcadia: Robert Morwood, robertmorwood@pointloma.edu (626) 821-8240
Bakersfield
Inland Empire
Mission Valley: Amanda Bolton, Graduate Enrollment Counselor amandabolton@pointloma.edu (619) 563-2810
Point Loma Undergraduate Campus:
Ray Posey, rayposey@pointloma.edu (619) 849-2323
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