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Special Education Credential Level I - Admission Requirements

Mild/Moderate Credential Level I
Moderate/Severe Credential Level I
Physical & Health Credential Level I
Early Childhood Credential Level I

  • Application form and fee
  • Orientation interview (meet with program director for education plan)
  • Statement of intent (1-2 pages explaining your goals)
  • Three references (see form below)
  • Addendum - special education (see form below)
  • Academic writing sample (copy of a recent paper you have submitted for a class or read an article related to your program of interest and give an analysis of it)
  • Proctored impromptu writing sample
  • Verification of passing the CBEST
  • CSET/Multiple Subject exam results:
    • 1 subset passed for admission
    • 2 subtests passed by second term of program
  • Verification of current negative TB test (last 12 months)
  • Certificate of clearance (fingerprints) or basic credential
  • Official transcripts of all institutions attended verifying degree
  • Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 2.75

Forms needed:

Go to the special education credential level I page.

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