Credential - Extensive Support Needs

Required Courses for the Extensive Support Needs (ESN) Specialization (39 units):

• EDLT 500: Foundations of Teaching

• EDLT 501: Teaching and Learning

• EDLT 502: Teaching English Learners              

• EDLT 503: Child Development and Inclusive Environments

• EDSP 515: Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• EDSP 519: Assessment, Instruction & Development of the IEP

• EDSP 521: Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms

• EDSP 523: Planning and Instruction for Content Standards

• EDSP 525: Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration

• EDSP 537: Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs

• EDSP 542A: Introduction to Clinical Practice in Extensive Support Needs

• EDSP 542B: Final Clinical Practice in Extensive Support Needs

Requirements for the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Extensive Support Needs (ESN) 

The following requirements must be fulfilled during the program: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree from regionally-accredited institution  

• Basic Skills Proficiency

• Subject Matter Competence

• U.S. Constitution 

• Mandated Reporter Certificate 

• Certificate of Clearance 

• Subject Matter Competence

• Negative TB Test 

• CPR Certification Adult/Infant/Child 

• Literacy Performance Assessment

• Passage of the TPA

• Successful completion of all of the required courses for the specific specialization with a GPA of 3.0 or better, including passing all fieldwork assessments

Note: These requirements are subject to change by the CTC.

Requirements for those with a valid Prerequisite Teaching Credential:

Candidates who hold a valid California teaching credential can complete the following course sequence to obtain an Education Specialist credential or authorization in Extensive Support Needs (ESN). It is important to note that, depending on each candidate’s situation, additional or different coursework may be required to meet the credential requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Candidates are advised to contact the GSOE Credential Analyst for comprehensive information regarding the credential requirements. 

Those who have a valid Multiple Subject Credential: (15–18 units*)

• EDSP 515, EDSP 519, EDSP 525, EDSP 537, and EDSP 549/542B

Those who have a Single Subject Credential: (18–21 units*)

• EDSP 515, EDSP 519, EDSP 521, EDSP 525, EDSP 537, and EDSP 549/542B 

Those who have a MMSN Education Specialist Credential: (6–9 units*): 

• EDSP 537 and EDSP 549/542B 

*Upon reviewing the transcription, depending on each candidate’s situation, additional or different coursework may be required to meet the credential requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).