Special Education Preliminary Credentials
Mild/Moderate Preliminary Credential
Program Overview
The Preliminary Education Specialist Mild/Moderate credential is 39 units of a 46 unit Master's degree. The candidate will apply their learning in fieldwork and Clinical Practice experiences in elementary, middle, or high school classrooms.
This program prepares candidates to collaborate with general education teachers to create, develop, and implement adaptations and accomodations for students with specific learning disabilities in a variety of environments. Coursework focuses on state and federal regulations, use of core curriculum and state standards, learning and behavior strategies, Individual Education Plans (IEP) as well as use of current and assistive technologies.
For all included coursework visit our current catalog.
This program is ideal for:
- Aspiring teachers interested in teaching K-12 students with mild/moderate disabilities.
- Current paraprofessionals already working in the classroom as instructional aides.
- Multiple and Single Subject credential holders interested in adding a Mild/Moderate Preliminary credential.
Program Details
- Total Semester Units: Phase 1 credential, 39 units: Phase 2 MAT completion, 7 units
- Format: Combination of face-to-face and distance learning. In-class meetings are from 4:30-9 p.m., one night per week for a duration of 8 weeks.
- Completion time: 18-24 months
- Location: Regional Centers in Mission Valley - San Diego, Bakersfield, and Inland Empire.
- Tuition and fees: Please visit our Graduate Student Financial Services website.
- Clinical Practice: The culminating experience where candidates work full-time in a special education classroom for an entire semester under the guidance of a Cooperating Teacher in schools as assigned by the Field Experience Coordinator at the regional center.
- For information on dual credentialing and/or intern opportunities contact the Enrollment Counselor at your regional center.
Moderate/Severe Preliminary Credential
Program Overview
The Preliminary Education Specialist Moderate/Severe credential is 39 units of a 46 unit Master's degree. The candidate will apply their learning in fieldwork and Clinical Practice experiences in elementary, middle, or high school classrooms.
This program prepares candidates to create, develop, and implement adaptations and accomodations for students with moderate to severe disabilities, such as learning, social/emotional and/or physical disabilities. Coursework focuses on state and federal regulations, use of specialized curricula, learning and transition strategies, Individual Education Plans (IEP) as well as use of current and assistive technologies.
For all included coursework visit our current catalog.
This program is ideal for:
- Aspiring teachers interested in teaching K-12 students with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Current paraprofessionals already working in the classroom as instructional aides.
- Multiple and Single Subject credential holders interested in adding a Moderate/Severe Preliminary credential.
Program Details
- Total Semester Units: Phase 1 credential, 39 units: Phase 2 MAT completion, 7 units
- Format: Combination of face-to-face and distance learning. In-class meetings are from 4:30-9 p.m., one night per week for a duration of 8 weeks.
- Completion time: 18-24 months
- Location: Regional Centers in Mission Valley - San Diego, Bakersfield, and Inland Empire.
- Tuition and fees: Please visit our Graduate Student Financial Services website.
- Clinical Practice: The culminating experience where candidates work full-time in a special education moderate/severe classroom for an entire semester under the guidance of a Cooperating Teacher in schools as assigned by the Field Experience Coordinator at the regional center.
- For information on dual credentialing and/or intern opportunities contact the Enrollment Counselor at your regional center.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
A Graduate Enrollment Counselor is available to answer questions about the program, admissions process, priority application dates and requirements.
Key Contacts by Location
BakersfieldNatalie Ramirez, Graduate Enrollment Counselornatalieramirez@pointloma.edu(661) 377-4721
Inland Empire (offering courses in Corona)
Natalie Ramirez, Graduate Enrollment Counselornatalieramirez@pointloma.edu(661) 377-4721
Mission Valley (San Diego)
Amanda Bolton, Graduate Enrollment Counseloramandabolton@pointloma.edu (619) 563-2810
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