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Sweeney Hall, SJSU |
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Connie L. Lurie
College of Education
Special Education
Sweeney Hall 204
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0078
Phone: (408) 924-3700
Fax: (408) 924-3701
E-mail: speceduc@email.sjsu.edu
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Office Hours
| Monday |
9:00 - 5:00 |
| Tuesday |
9:00 - 5:00 |
| Wednesday |
9:00 - 5:00 |
| Thursday |
9:00 - 5:00 |
| Friday |
9:00 - 4:00 |
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Academic
Programs
Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential
Professional Preparation Requirements
- Preliminary Credential (Level I) Program of Studies
- Professional Clear Credential (Level II) Program of Studies
- Master's Degree Program of Studies
- Moderate/Severe Intern Option
- Moderate/Severe Induction Plan for candidates with a California Preliminary
Credential
Program Requirements
- BA or BS Degree from an accredited university and an accredited program
- Appropriate Subject Matter competency (by exam)
- Passing Scores on CBEST (prior to admission)
- Attend a scheduled orientation
The Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential program
prepares individuals to teach students from kindergarten through age
22 who have disabilities such as autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to
sever mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and emotional disturbances.
Coursework covers the areas of functional assessment, curriculum, instructional
practices, methods for inclusive education, communication strategies,
collaboration skills, and positive behavior support. The credential
program has two parts: Level I coursework lays the foundation and
is followed by Level II coursework after the individual obtains a job
and applies for the Level I Credential. Coursework for Level I
Education Specialist Credential: 9-11 units general education coursework
and experience, 15 units special education coursework, 12 units specific
to teaching students with moderate to severe disabilities, 5 units directed
teaching experience (special education). Coursework for Level II
Education Specialist Credential: 12 units in advanced special education
practices, 5 units supervision and induction plan evaluation, 6 units
health class and computer class.
The Master of Art's degree in Education is a 30 units program that emphasizes
special education practices with a majority of the coursework taken in
special education. For more information on the MA program please click here.
Please see Admission page for requirements and admission process. Course
outlines are available. You may also be interested in our Moderate/Severe
Intern Option.
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