Mild/Moderate Preliminary Credential

 

Preliminary Level I Mild/Moderate Credential

Common Courses required of all Multiple, Single and Special Education preliminary credentials:  

  • EDU600 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 units)
  • EDU600F Fieldwork for Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (.5 unit) This fieldwork course requires 15 clock hours of observation and participation specific to learning theory in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting.
  • EDU601 Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations (3 units)
  • EDU601F Fieldwork for Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations (.5 unit) This course requires 15 clock hours of observation and participation specific to culturally and linguistically diverse learners in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting.
  • EDU602 Foundations of Special Education (3 units)
  • EDU603 Classroom Assessment and Research Practice (3 units)

TOTAL UNITS IN COMMON COURSES: 13

 

  • EDU610 Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing (3 units)
  • EDU610F Fieldwork for Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing (.5 unit) This course requires 15 clock hours of participation in a classroom specific to literacy instruction in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting. Candidates will work with a small group in the area of literacy under the direction of a cooperating teacher.
  • EDU650: Assessment and Services for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
  • EDU651: Curricular and Instructional Adaptations for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
  • EDU652: Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation, and Program Improvement (3 units)

Candidates in the Mild/Moderate authorization choose either 612 & 612F or 621 & 621F

  • EDU612: Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners (3 units) and
  • EDU612F Fieldwork for Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for all Learners (.5 unit) This course requires 15 clock hours of observation and participation specific to math instruction in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting. 
            or
  • EDU621: General Methods for Secondary Teachers (3 units) and
  • EDU621: Fieldwork for General Methods for Secondary Teachers (.5 unit) This fieldwork course requires 15 clock hours of observation and participation specific to content area teaching strategies in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting.

 TOTAL MILD/MODERATE AUTHORIZATION: 16 UNITS
 
Candidates who are not under contract with a School District also take the 10 hours:

  • EDU670 Special Education Clinical Practice I (4 units)
  • EDU6CP1 Clinical Practice Seminar I (1 unit)
  • EDU674 Special Education Clinical Practice II (4 units)
  • EDU6CP2 Clinical Practice Seminar II (1 unit)

Candidates who are under an Intern contract with a school district also take the following 12 units:

  • EDU648 Intern Support Seminar (.5 for 4 semesters)
  • EDU672 Intern Special Education Clinical Practice I (4 units)
  • EDU6CP1 Clinical Practice Seminar I (1 unit)
  • EDU676 Intern Special Education Clinical Practice II (4 units)
  • EDU6CP2 Clinical Practice Seminar II (1 unit)

TOTAL Mild/Moderate Authorization: 39 units (41 interns)

Moderate/Severe Preliminary Credential

Preliminary Level I Credential Moderate/Severe

Common courses required of all Multiple, Single and Special Education candidates:

  • EDU600 Foundations of Education and Learning Theory (3 units)
  • EDU600F Fieldwork for Foundations of Education & Learning Theory (.5 unit) This fieldwork course requires 15 clock hours of observation and participation specific to learning theory in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting.
  • EDU602 Foundations of Special Education (3 units)
  • EDU603 Classroom Assessment and Research Practices (3 units)

TOTAL COMMON COURSES 9.5 UNITS

  • EDU610 Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing (3 units)
  • EDU610F Fieldwork for Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing (.5 unit)
  • EDU650 Assessment and Services for Students with Disabilities (3 units)
  • EDU652 Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation and Program Improvement (3 units)
  • EDU653 Principles of Language Acquisition for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3 units)
  • EDU653F Fieldwork for Principles of Language Acquisition for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (.5 unit) This course requires 15 clock hours of observation and participation specific to learners with moderate/severe disabilities in addition to culturally and linguistically diverse learners in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting.
  • EDU654 Methods for Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3 units)
  • EDU654F Fieldwork for Methods of Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (.5 unit) This course requires 15 clock hours of observation and participation specific to learners with moderate/severe disabilities in addition to culturally and linguistically diverse learners in a culturally diverse and inclusive school setting.
  • EDU655 Organization and Management for Success in the Moderate/Severe Classroom (3 units)

TOTAL UNITS FOR MODERATE/SEVERE AUTHORIZATION: 19.5

Candidates who are not under contract with a School District also take the following 10 units:

  • EDU670 Special Education Clinical Practice I (4 units)
  • EDU6CP1 Clinical Practice Seminar I (1 unit)
  • EDU674 Special Education Clinical Practice II (4 units)
  • EDU6CP2 Clinical Practice Seminar II (1 unit)

Candidates who are under an Intern contract with a school district also take the following 12 units:

  • EDU648 Intern Support Seminar (.5 for 4 semesters)
  • EDU672 Intern Special Education Clinical Practice I (4 units)
  • EDU6CP1 Clinical Practice Seminar I (1 unit)
  • EDU676 Intern Special Education Clinical Practice II (4 units)
  • EDU6CP2 Clinical Practice Seminar II (1 unit)

TOTAL Mild/Moderate Authorization: 39 units (41 interns)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Each one of the PLNU School of Education Regional Centers has a program coordinator that is available to answer questions about curriculum. In addition, a graduate enrollment counselor is available to answer questions about the admissions process, application deadlines and materials.

Key Contacts by Location


Bakersfield
Jennifer Kritsch, Program Admission Chair & Advisor
jenniferkritsch@pointloma.edu

Natalie Ramirez, Graduate Enrollment Counselor
natalieramirez@pointloma.edu
(661) 377-4721

Inland Empire (offering courses in Corona)
Dr. Jennifer Reiter-Cook, Admission Chair
jenniferreiter-cook@pointloma.edu

Natalie Ramirez, Graduate Enrollment Counselor
natalieramirez@pointloma.edu
(661) 377-4721

Mission Valley (San Diego)
Dr. Shirlee Gibbs, Admission Chair
shirleegibbs@pointloma.edu

Amanda Bolton, Graduate Enrollment Counselor
amandabolton@pointloma.edu
(619) 563-2810