Brandman University | Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate
Current California teachers possessing a Preliminary Education Specialist credential who wish to further expand their skills and knowledge to meet new professional challenges could take the first step toward reaching this career goal when they pursue Brandman University's Education Specialist Credential with a Mild/Moderate Emphasis. Learn more about this credential program here.
Official Program Name:
Education Specialist Credential with a Mild/Moderate Emphasis
School Offering Program:
Brandman University
Program Prerequisites:
Prospective students should currently be employed as a teacher, have two years' experience, and have completed the Preliminary Education Specialist credential program in order to enroll in the Education Specialist Credential with a Mild/Moderate Emphasis program. In order to be admitted into a Brandman University's credential program students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA in either a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate program.
Program Description:
Brandman University's Education Specialist Credential with a Mild/Moderate Emphasis program is designed to provide professional educators with the opportunity to study advanced methods and strategies for teaching students with mild-to-moderate learning, development, and behavior disabilities. The program begins with students outlining their professional and academic goals. This is followed by coursework addressing curriculum development, assessment strategies, transitional stages for persons with disabilities, and behavioral intervention methods. In the program's final course, students conduct a self-assessment of their progress as compared to the induction plan created in the first course and create a professional portfolio drawing from their academic and work experiences.
Learning Format:
Campus-Based
Financial Aid:
Qualifying students can receive federal financial aid in the form of loans, scholarships, and grants. Contact Brandman University to learn more about your financial aid options.
Tuition, Financial Aid & Start Dates
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Required Courses for an Education Specialist Credential with a Mild/Moderate Emphasis:
Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Please contact Brandman University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Career Paths:
After earning Brandman University's Education Specialist Credential with a Mild/Moderate Emphasis, graduates could be prepared to apply instructional and assessment methods they might have learned in the program to their current classrooms or assume new positions in a variety of academic settings. This credential allows graduates to work in any public elementary, middle, or high school in California.
