Special Education Program Overview  Education Specialist

Special Education Program Overview Education Specialist Credential Programs Master of Science in Education- Concentration in Special Education Department of Special Education, revised May 2021

Overview Agenda College of Education Conceptual Framework The Admissions Process Preliminary Credential Program - Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe and Early Childhood Special Education - Subject Matter Preparation, Prerequisite Coursework, Credential Program, Coursework and Directed Teaching Internship Program Bilingual Authorization Clear Credential Program MSE Graduate Program

College of Education Conceptual Framework Mission Statement Our mission is to teach, to serve, and to engage in scholarship. We teach our students to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners We prepare professionals who improve student learning, promote diversity, make informed decisions, engage in collaborative endeavors, maintain professional and ethical standards, and become change agents in their workplaces. We engage in scholarly work that informs the profession and we serve the education community by providing applied scholarship.

Our Program Completers Are: Knowledgeable and Competent Specialists who demonstrate strong foundation in subject matter demonstrate strong understanding and implementation skills in the field demonstrate ability to use technology as a resource Reflective and Responsive Practitioners who promote diversity think critically and make informed decisions engage in collaborative endeavors Committed and Caring Professionals who become change agents maintain professional and ethical standards become life-long learners

SPED Admissions Staff and Faculty Note: The College of Ed is - 2600 E Nutwood Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831 working remotely Mailing Address: until July 1st 2021. We will - P.O. Box 6868- CP-570, Fullerton, CA 92834 return to Admissions Coordinator: campus on July - Lori Sadler, MS, [email protected] 1st. Currently, we cannot receive Admissions Administrative Support Specialist: mail or faxes at -Lisa Alexander [email protected] CP 570 ; (657) 278this time. 4196 Physical Address: Department of Special Education Website: - http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/admissions/cred-sped.php

SPED & Child Development Pre-Requisite Courses SPED Pre-requisites: Required for ALL programs (EC, MM, & MS) Observation Hours Required SPED 322: SPED 371: SPED 425: 10 Hours Required 5 Hours Required 30 Hours Required CAS Pre-requisites: Required for Early Childhood ONLY A minimum of 9 units of child development coursework is only required for those beginning the Early Childhood Credential Program. The 9 units are in addition to completing the 3 SPED Prereqs. (Please refer to the checklist for more information)

Register for Pre-requisites (Summer & Fall 2021) SPED Pre-requisite Courses Register for Summer 2021 pre-reqs through Open University Register online through Open University’s website: https://extension.fullerton.edu/ou/ Register for Fall 2021 pre-reqs through Extended Ed Register online through Extended Ed’s website: https:// extension.fullerton.edu/ProfessionalDevelopment/preq-edspe cialist Questions about registration? Contact Open University/Extended Ed at [email protected].

Ethnic Studies Pre-Requisite Course Ethnic Studies Prerequisite Course: For the most up-to-date information regarding the Ethnic Studies prerequisite course, please visit the Center for Career In Teaching website. Center for Careers in Teaching Website: http://ed.fullerton.edu/cct/ advising/ethnicstudies.php

Ethnic Studies Pre-requisite Course (Continued) Ethnic Studies Pre-requisite Spring 2022: If you have completed a course at CSUF in African American (AFAM), Asian American (ASAM), or Chicano/a (CHIC) Studies and earned a C- or better in the last 10 years, you will be able to use that course to satisfy the Ethnic Studies Prerequisite Requirement. (See approval process below) Cross-listed courses will not be accepted. You do not need to submit a syllabus for approval. If you did not pass the course or took it over 10 years ago, you will need to complete this requirement. If you completed a course at another institution within the last 10 years and earned a C- or better, you must submit a transcript and syllabus for approval. You can email the transcript and syllabus to Aimee Nelson at [email protected]. Indicate in your email to Aimee that you are pursuing the Special Education Teaching Credential.

Ethnic Studies Pre-requisite Course (Continued) For Spring 2022 Admissions Suggested CSUF courses: CH/AF/AS 190-Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities (also counts for the CSU US history requirement) AFAM 103-Critical Race Theory AFAM 335-History of Racism ASAM 201-The History of Asian Pacific Americans ASAM 300-Intro to Asian Pacific American Studies ASAM 308-Asian American Women CHIC 325-Chicana and Chicano Education CHIC 331-The Chicano Child CHIC 332-The Chicano Adolescent

Cal State Apply Spring 2022 Application opens August 1st. Anything submitted prior to August 1st will NOT be saved. Create Cal State Apply Application by going to: www.calstate.edu/apply This are needs to be white so it does not affect t Spring 2022

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Cal State Apply 1. Degree Goal Select “Second Bachelor’s Degree”, then “Teaching and Service Credential Only” * What degree, credential, or certificate are you applying for? o First Bachelor’s Degree (Seeking your first bachelor’s degree and have not earned a prior bachelor’s degree). o Second Bachelor’s Degree and Beyond (e.g. Master’s, Teaching Credential, Certificate, Doctorate). * Please select one or more of the following degree goals. Second Bachelor’s Degree (already earned a bachelor’s degree and are seeking another one) Graduate (e.g. Master’s, Doctoral, or Professional’s Degree) Teaching and Service Credential Only (e.g. Single or Multiple Subject, Special Education, PPS, Librarian, Admin, CalStateTEACH) Certificate

Cal State Apply Complete the remaining questions on the Extended Profile section

Cal State Apply On the “Add Programs” page, click “Filters”

Cal State Apply Add Program Selected Programs Search for a Program or Organization Click “Filters” Filter s Enter Invitation Code

Cal State Apply Select “Campus ” Select “Campus”, then choose “CSU Fullerton” Select “CSU Fullerton’

Cal State Apply Choose the program you are interested in

Cal State Apply If you have NOT taken the SPED pre-reqs, apply to ONE of the PRE-REQUISITE Programs, in either: 1) Early Childhood Pre-requisite, 2) Preliminary Mild Moderate PRE-REQUISITE, or 3) Preliminary Moderate Severe PRE-REQUISITE.

Cal State Apply If you have taken the SPED pre-reqs (or are currently taking them, select PRELIMINARY Early Childhood, Mild Moderate, or Moderate Severe.

Cal State Apply Once you have selected your desired program, click “Continue”. We selected “Education Specialist Credential – Mild Moderate Preliminary” as an example

Cal State Apply Deadline 4/15/21 Click “Continue to My Application”

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Cal State Apply PRE-REQUISITE Application [Q4]- Program Materials Section Click the blue box that states, “ PRE-REQUISITE.”

Cal State Apply PRELIMINARY Application [Q4]- Program Materials Section Click the blue box that states, “Education Specialist Credential - PRELIMINARY.”

Cal State Apply [Q4]- Program Materials Click Documents

Cal State Apply In the “Documents” section in [Q4] is where you will upload the required documents for this section. This is an image of what the section will begin to look like. Note: Not all sections are required. Please follow the checklist to determine which sections you need to upload documents. PRELIMINARY Application [Q4]- Program Materials

Admission Requirements Attendance of an overview is required. You will receive an overview verification email verifying your attendance of an overview within one week after attendance. To show verification of this requirement, please refer to #4 on the checklist. University graduate application submitted – www.calstate.edu/apply Transcripts for ALL Colleges and Universities attended: -Official, Sealed Transcripts- for both University & Program applications. Note: Refer to checklist for instructions on how to submit transcripts.

Admission Requirements GPA Requirement: - Credential GPA 2.75 in last 60 units OR cumulative - Master’s GPA: 3.0 in last 60 units Personal Statement- Please share your experiences working with children in both educational and community settings. Please also include your experience with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and your long term goals in working in the field of special ed. (2-3 pages in length, typed and double spaced.) Please write your first and last name in the header. Certificate of Clearance: (2 parts) 1) Live Scan 2) Online Application on the CTC website Please visit their website for more info: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/ c1667.pdf

Admission Requirements Passage of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST): www.cbest.nesinc.com. For other ways to meet the basic skills requirement, visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl667.p df . Sample of CBEST results page. Please upload the entire results page to the Cal State Apply application. CBEST never expires! **Save your CBEST results in a secured spot. You will need your CBEST results throughout your teaching career.

Admission Requirements Subject Matter CompetencyCSET or SSMPP/MSMPP (Required for MM & MS) K-6: Multiple Subject CSET 7-12: Single Subject CSET (in approved subject area) Recommended: English, Math, FLM, FLS, History. Please refer to checklist for more options . Note: CSET is NOT required for EC, however 9 units of Child Development Coursework are required in place of the CSET. Sample of CSET results page that needs to be uploaded to the Cal State Apply application. (**Notice: Please upload the results page with ALL of the subtests listed on ONE page. Each CSET subtest is valid for 10 years from the date it was taken. Once you receive your Preliminary SPED Credential, the CSET does not expire. **Save your CSET results in a secured spot. You will need your CSET results throughout your teaching career.

Admission Requirements American Government Course OR U.S. Constitution Exam Students MUST complete one of the following: Political Science/Government Course OR U.S. Constitution Exam Please refer to the checklist for more detailed information regarding requirements and how to show verification of this requirement. TB test Must be recent within the last 4 years Must be valid throughout the entire program -if you are a current student, it can be done at the Health Center Current CPR card- (Infant, Child and Adult required) You may choose any hands-on course OR an online course offered either by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Admission Requirements 50 Department Processing Fee (This fee is separate from the 70 Cal State Apply fee. Can be paid one of the following ways: In person at the cashier’s office in GH180 Online via: https://coepay.fullerton.edu/ated Please refer to checklist on how to show verification of this requirement. 4 Letters of Recommendation Current- Written within one year. Template must be completed and emailed to Lisa Alexander ([email protected]). Templates available on the SPED website. All letters of rec are confidential and must be submitted directly from the recommender to the SPED Department. 2 Faculty – From two professors you had. (e.g. Community College, University, or SPED Pre-reqs). 2 Child/Youth Experience – From two people who have observed you working with children. (e.g. Co-worker,

Admission Requirements Check for Accredited Degree- If you graduated from a Cal State (CSU) or a UC, you have already met this requirement. Ensure your bachelor’s degree is from a regionally accredited university accepted by the CTC (2 steps). Step 1: Check your university accreditation status here: https:ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home Step 2: After you have checked your accreditation status, you will need to check to see if the CTC accepts this accrediting university: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/what-does-regional-accr editation-mean For further questions about this process, please contact CSUF’s Credential Preparation Center at (657) 2783205 or [email protected]

International Students If you are an International Student, please be sure to seek advisement from International Student Ser vices . International Student Services provides advising to international students on F or J status on immigration, personal, social and cultural matters.

Admission Requirements Passing Faculty Interview -Granted when application is complete

Documents to Print Application Checklist: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/ resources/pdfs/F21%20Preliminary%20Special%20Education%20Credential%20 Program%20Checklist.pdf Program Plans: Mild/Mod: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/ resources/pdfs/preliminary-educationspecialist-credential-mildmoderate.pdf Moderate/Severe: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/ resources/pdfs/preliminary-educationspecialist-credential-moderatesevere.pdf Early Childhood: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/ resources/p dfs/credential program plan early childh ood special eduation.pdf

Credential Program Coordinators Mild/Moderate Program Coordinator Dr. Tiffany Row [email protected] Moderate/Severe Program Coordinator Dr. Erica Howell [email protected] Early Childhood Program Coordinator Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne [email protected]

Intern Program The purpose of the intern program is to allow teachers in high-need subject areas to begin teaching: right away while earning a credential with extensive support Intern Program requirements There are two pathways to becoming an intern: 1. If you hold a single credential or multiple subject credential, have completed our program prerequisites and have successfully passed the faculty interview. 2. If you do not have hold a single subject or multiple subject credential, you will need to complete the three prerequisites as well as SPED 421 and one of the following: SPED 400 for EC, SPED 463 for MM or SPED 464 for MS. In addition, you will need to successfully pass the faculty interview. Deadline to become an Intern: st December 31st st Spring Fall - July 31st

Residency Requirements 75% of all prerequisite and credential coursework must be completed at Cal State Fullerton. If you have taken a course at another University or College that you feel is equivalent to one of the courses in our program, you MUST fill out an equivalency petition before you can be admitted. -Typically, equivalency will be granted only for prerequisite courses - The SPED Equivalency Petition may be found at http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/ resources/pdfs/course-equivalencypetition.pdf -Equivalency Petitions are submitted to the Chair of Special Education, Dr. Melinda Pierson. Only the Chair of Special Education may approve equivalency petitions.

Clear Program Once you have completed a Preliminary credential program, you can choose to complete our clear program. The clear advisors are: -Dr. Tiffany Row- Mild/Moderate -Dr. Erica Howell- Moderate/Severe -Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne- Early Childhood

Bilingual Authorization Available in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese and Mandarin. For more information, please contact Dr. Fernando Rodriguez-Valls at [email protected]. Hola! Anyong! Chao! Nihao!

MSE Concentration in Special Education Prepares you for leadership roles in schools Advances your skills in using research to improve teaching and learning Increases your earning power in birth-adult education settings, as well as in highereducation Graduate Program Coordinator: - Adrian Jung, Ph.D., [email protected], CP 570

MSE Requirements University and department admission GPA of 3.0 or above & Official Transcripts Three confidential university faculty recommendations. *Must use template. Successful passage of interview Completion of SPED 501 when admitted (fall or spring) Approval of the master’s study plan by university graduate study

Scholarships and Financial Aid Financial Aid: Complete the FAFSA application by March 2nd: www.fafsa.ed.gov For any Dreamers- Complete the DREAM ACT application by March 2nd: https ://dream.csac.ca.gov/. Visit CSUF’s website for more financial aid and scholarship information: http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/award/ Dianna Lopez, Assistant Dean in the College of Ed- She can assist you with scholarships/grants specifically for educators. She can also provide you with information regarding vouchers for the CBEST and/or CSET. Diana Lopez : 657.278.4871 or [email protected] Program Cost: Check out the cost of the Credential and Master’s Programs by clicking on this link: https:// sfs.fullerton.edu/services/fees/TuitionAndCampusFees.php

The Center for Careers in Teaching Are you an undergrad? The CCT is the place for you! The CCT offers: Comprehensive academic advising for undergraduate students interested in teaching. Information and resources related to Cal State Fullerton teacher education programs. CBEST & CSET prep resources. Study space, computer lab, free printing and snacks. Location: Education Classroom Building (EC), room 379 Phone: (657) 278-7130 Website: http://ed.fullerton.edu/cct Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm

Important Websites SPED Department: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/ SPED Admissions: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/admissions.php University admissions: www.calstate.edu/apply 50 Department Processing Fee: https://coepay.fullerton.edu/ated/ Certificate of Clearance: https:// www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl900.pdf?sfvrsn b6bd8b52 2 CBEST: www.cbest.nesinc.com CSET: www.cset.nesinc.com Open University: http://ou.fullerton.edu/ Extended Ed: http:// extension.fullerton.edu/professionaldevelopment/Educators CSUF Career Center: www.fullerton.edu/career California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: www.ctc.ca.gov Center for Careers in Teaching: www.fullerton.edu/cct Financial Services: http://sfs.fullerton.edu

Your Success is Your Responsibility Be sure to submit all documentation on Cal State Apply application! Make sure you have submitted transcripts for ALL universities attended to CSUF’s Admissions Office AND that you upload a second set of transcripts to the Cal State Apply application. Make sure you upload CBEST and CSET examination scores to your Cal State Apply application as soon as you receive them. Please have the scores sent to YOU, not the university. Keep hard copies and electronic copies of ALL documentation for your own records. Plan to attend Pre-orientation and Orientation Meetings Dates will be posted on the website! Stay on track by: Following your Credential Program Requirement Plan! Reviewing the Education Specialist Credential Program Handbook before each semester begins. Communicating with your Program Coordinator if you have any questions.

Your “To Do” List Apply to the university at www.calstate.edu/apply - 50 Credential Program Processing Fee: http://coepay.fullerton.edu/ated/ Apply to the Special Education Credential Program - Priority deadlines: Fall: Feb. 15 and March 15 Spring: Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 Submit all admission items. When your file is complete, you are eligible for an interview.

Your “To Do” List (cont.) Print out your program plan found on the department website and complete the required prerequisite coursework. Meet Intern Readiness requirements if you are interested in doing an internship. Complete the FAFSA application by March 2nd. If you are a DREAMER, complete the California Dream ACT application by March 2nd. Get ready for a life-changing experience.

Verification of Online Overview I have read through all of the power point slides. I have printed out my program plan from the Department Website. I have completed the items above. Sign and date: Please print out this signed form and submit with your file items.