Mild to Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs
Additional Credential
Candidates holding a valid California teaching credential can obtain an additional credential in Education Specialist, Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN), by completing one of the following course sequences:
Semester 1:
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3)
Supporting Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs (3)
Clinical Practice in MMSN (3) OR Final Clinical Practice in MMSN (6)
Semester 1:
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3)
Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3)
Supporting Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs (3)
Clinical Practice in MMSN (3) OR Final Clinical Practice in MMSN (6)
Semester 1:
Supporting Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs (3)
Clinical Practice in MMSN (3) OR Final Clinical Practice in MMSN (6)
*Upon reviewing transcripts, 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 holding a valid California teaching credential can obtain an additional credential in Education Specialist, Extensive Support Needs (ESN), by completing one of the following course sequences:
Semester 1:
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3)
Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs (3)
Clinical Practice in ESN (3) OR Final Clinical Practice in ESN (6)
Semester 1:
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)
Assessment, Instruction and Development of the IEP (3)
Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms (3)
Semester 2:
Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3)
Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs (3)
Clinical Practice in ESN (3) OR Final Clinical Practice in ESN (6)
Semester 1:
Supporting Students with Extensive Support Needs (3)
Clinical Practice in ESN (3) OR Final Clinical Practice in ESN (6)
*Upon reviewing transcriptions, 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).