This certificate requires a valid credential for LH, SH, M/M, M/S, D/HOH, OT & VI. Candidates must also attain classified standing within the School of Education at FPU. The following 23 units are required. Other prerequisites for language development and medical implication courses may be required upon advisement.

All FPU level I candidates who are employed as special education teachers may seek qualification for an internship credential. An application may or may not be accepted due to qualifications and/or suitability of the candidate. This credential may be applied for and obtained following the successful completion of 120 hours of specific pre-service coursework, qualifying experiences and employer agreement, all of which is at the discretion and evaluation of the intern program director.