Education Specialist Credential

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Become a Special Education Teacher!

#1 Teaching Credential needed in California and nationwide

Fresno State’s nationally accredited Education Specialist Credential Program prepares caring, competent and reflective candidates to teach children, youth and adults with disabilities in culturally and linguistically diverse educational settings across grades TK-age 22. We offer multiple pathways to pursue your Education Specialist Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Credential program. Evening cohort courses are offered with classes scheduled from 4:00-7:00 pm and/or 7:00-10:00 pm Mondays-Thursdays. Additional options include paid teaching internships or residencies in two partner school districts with a stipend for tuition. Financial Aid, scholarships and grants available.

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Public, nonpublic & charter school programs
  • Co-teach in gen. ed. classrooms
  • Separate classrooms
  • Special schools
  • Residential facilities
  • Clinics and children’s hospitals

We are state and nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Deadline to apply: November 1 for spring or April 1 for fall semester

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For more information, visit our website http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/teaching-credential/sped/index.html

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