Level II Course Sequence Professional Credential
(Program will be discontinued after Spring 2013)
Mild/Moderate (M/M) Disabilities or Moderate/Severe (M/S) Disabilities
| Class Number | Credential Requirements | Units |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter - Spring | ||
| EPSY 6630 | Graduate Seminar III (M/M or M/S Disabilities): Induction Planning-2 units | 2 |
| EPSY 6129 | Advanced Study in Collaborative Service Delivery, Education and Transition (M/M & M/S Disabilities) | 4 |
| EPSY 6830 | Advanced Graduate Seminar (M/M or M/S Disabilities) Specific Emphasis | 2 |
| Total: | EPSY Units = | 8 |
| Second Quarter - Fall | ||
| EPSY 6871 or 6872 | Advanced Fieldwork Group Supervision (M/M, M/S Disabilities) | 3 |
| EPSY 6134 or 6141 | Advanced Instructional and Behavioral Supports (M/M or M/S) | 5 |
| *EPSY 6145 | Advanced Study in Adolescent Learning and Secondary Curriculum | 3 |
| *EPSY 6124 | Advanced Studies: Augmentative Communication & Assistive Technology | 3 |
| Total: | EPSY Units = | 8 - 14 |
| Third Quarter- Winter | ||
| EPSY 6206 or 6207 | Adv. Studies in the Ed. of Students with M/M or M/S Disabilities: Current and Emerging Research and Practice | 2 |
| EPSY 6810 or 6820 | Advanced Graduate Seminar-2 units. (M/M or M/S Disabilities) | 2 |
| *EPSY 6143 | Advanced Study in Individual School-wide Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| *EPSY 6130 | Advanced Studies: Service Learning and Positive School Climate | 3 |
| Total: | EPSY Units = | 4 - 10 |
| Total Program Units: 26 | ||
* These courses form the basis for the candidate’s required advanced specialization. Six elective units (two 3-unit courses) will be selected from these 12. Up to 6 units can be comprised of non-university professional development activities as approved in the Induction Plan. The schedule of these electives may vary.
NOTE: See also Admission and Testing requirements in Special Education handbook. You must see your advisor quarterly.
Masters of Science Degree in Special Education
For Level II Candidates: To complete the MS Degree, the Level II student will complete thr Level I and II courses listed below, includes the Research class 6023 (4 units) and Thesis Seminar 6021, 6910 (5-9 units), with either a project/department thesis (Mild-Moderate Disabilities Area) or university thesis (Moderate-Severe Disabilities Area).
Applicants wishing to pursue the Masters Degree without the Credential will take the following combination of Level I and Level II courses:
| Class Number | Units |
|---|---|
| Level I | |
| EPSY 6127 or 6137 | 4 |
| EPSY 6131 or 6142 | 5 |
| EPSY 6133 or 6140 | 4 |
| EPSY 6860 or 6870 or EPSY 6128 or 6870 | 3 |
| EPSY 6120 | 4 |
| Total Units: | 20 |
| Level II | |
| EPSY 6206 or 6207 | 2 |
| EPSY 6129 | 4 |
| EPSY 6830 | 2 |
| EPSY 6141 or 6134 | 5 |
| EPSY 6130 or 6124 or 6143 or 6145 | 3 |
| Total Units: | 16 |
| Research | |
| EPSY 6023 | 4 |
| EPSY 6021 or 6910 | 5-9 |
| Total Units: | 9-13 |
| Total Units Masters only 45-49 units | |
