Education Specialist Credential
The EPIC Preliminary Credential program is designed to prepare candidates to earn their Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential through a CCTC accredited program. The EPIC program prepares candidates to become teacher specialists in an inclusive classrooms. It provides instructional and experiential opportunities to work with families, develop collaborative skills, and become proficient classroom managers. Candidates learn from experts in the field – current and past teachers, special education directors and scholars. Coursework is divided into modules covering a two-year period, spread throughout the Fall Semester, Spring Semester and Summer Semester. Eligible candidates will work as interns in their second year. While in a cohort throughout the program, participants share their learning experiences and begin cross program collaborations –learning collaborative behaviors that will assist them throughout their careers as Education Specialists. To accommodate work schedules, classes meet late afternoons and evenings, and on some Saturdays. Classes are held online.
Now Accepting Application for Summer 2021 Semester (Preliminary Program Only)
Final Application Deadline is April 15th at 5 p.m.
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Semester (Preliminary & Accelerated Pathway Program)
We currently offer the following specializations:
Preliminary Program
Mild to Moderate (MM)
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for Mild Moderate Summer 2021 semester
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for Mild Moderate Fall 2021 semester
Moderate/Severe (Mod/Severe)
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for Moderate Severe Summer 2021 semester
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for Moderate Severe Fall 2021 semester
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for the ECSE Summer 2021 semester
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for the ECSE Fall 2021 semester
Accelerated Pathway (for currently credentialed teachers)
Mild to Moderate (MM)
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for AP Mild Moderate Fall 2021 semester
Moderate/Severe (Mod/Severe)
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for AP Moderate Severe Spring 2021 semester
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Click here to view the Credential Approved Program for the AP ECSE Fall 2021 semester
Helpful Links
- EPIC Spring 2021 Course Schedule
- E1A1 Letter of Intent
- EPIC Program -Official Transcript Verification
- Exams
- US Constitution
- Test Prep Resources
- National CPR Foundation (online certification)-Certification must be in adult/child/infant CPR
- RedCross- Certification must be in adult/child/infant CPR
- American Heart Association- Certification must be in adult/child/infant CPR
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
- Foreign Transcript Evaluations (CTC approved)
- E1A1 EPIC Program Flyer
- Intern Recommendation Process