Education Specialist Credential

Credentialing Programs Designed to Meet​ the Needs of Modern Educators​

Overview

The Educator Prepar​ation Programs (EPP) offers credential programs accredited by the California Commision on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)​ and several specializations in the following areas:

1. Education Specialist P​reliminary Teaching Credential - Intern Pathway 
   • Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN): Prepares educators​ to support students with mild to moderate needs in core subjects through personalized instruction.​
   • Extensive Support Needs (ESN)​: ​Focuses on ​providing​ intensive, individualized support for students with extensive needs.
   • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)​:  Supports young children (birth to kindergarten) with various developmental needs.
2. Education Specialist Accelerated Program​ - for already credentialed teachers who want to add an additional credential to their portfolio.
   • Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN)
   • ​​Extensive Support Needs (ESN)​
   • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)​
3. Multiple Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential
4. Professional Clear Teaching Credential Program: ​The Teacher I​nduction Program
5. Education Specialist Bridge Authorization Program

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Explore all program areas by clicking on the links above to decide which one is a best fit for you. Additional details about our credentialing programs - current and upcoming, can also be found below. If you’re interested in learning more, or are not sure which program or specialization would be best for you, complete the General Inquiry Form below, and a Program Advisor will be in touch with you.​​