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Professional Level II Education Specialist in
Moderate / Severe Disabilities

Candidates in the Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist Credential have 5 years in which to complete the program. During those five years, candidates must complete a minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching employment, or equivalent, in their credential area, in addition to all program requirements approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Enrollment in courses for the Level II program must be completed as a matriculating student with regular university registration. Absence from enrollment for two consecutive semesters requires readmission to the university. Check website for application deadlines.

SPED 740 Induction Plan Development and Implementation (To be taken during the first semester (1 unit) and the final semester (1 unit) of the program)
2
  
Specialized Standards for Moderate / Severe Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 824
Advanced Behavior and Instructional Supports
3
SPED 763
Transition and Transition Planning
3
EDUC/BUSS 703
Changing Roles of School Professionals
3

Individualized Standards (6 units):
Determined in collaboration with employer, designated Support Provider and university Advisor, and included in the Portfollio.

AAC

SPED 743 Issues in Augmentative / Alternative Communication
3
SPED 746 Teaching Students with Physical and Other Health Impairments
3
Autism Spectrum Disorders
SPED 791 Education of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3

Service Integration
EDUC/BSS 803 Integrated and Colaborative Services for Children
3
SPED 781 The Education of Students with Social and Emotional Troubles
3
SPED 801 Diversity in Special Education: Family Systems, Resources & Culture
3

Visual Impairmentand ASL
SPED 688 American Sign Language I

3

SPED 749 Medical, Educational, & Rehabilitative Implications for VI
3

Mild / Moderate Disabilities
SPED 709 Advanced Differential Diagnosis
3
SPED 778 Advanced Literacy and Instruction
3
SPED 793 Atypical Cognitive Development
3
SPED 781 The Education of Students with Social and Emotional Troubles  
and
English Language Learner (ELL) Goals & Field Experience
(SPED 801 or Field Experience)
Addtitional units to clear the Level II Education Specialist Credential:
  • Health Education (H ED 630, H ED 635 or other HED course approved by other campus);
  • CPR (online course not acceptable) – must cover infant, child and adult CPR; and
  • Technology (ITEC 601, or approved substitution technology course).

A Credential Approved Program (CAP) form for Level II is available in the Special Education office. You may use this form as a checklist for both course work and documentation. Your Advisor’s signature on the CAP form authorizes any course substitutions evaluated and approved. Provide the CAP form to the Credential Analyst to facilitate your application for the award of the credential.


PROGRAM ADVISOR

Pam Hunt, Ph.D.
Professor
HSS 106 / 415-338-7848
hunt@sfsu.edu


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