1. http://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/request-information

2. Admission Requirements @ CSUN  Basic Skills (CBEST or other approved basic skills)  Subject Matter Competency (appropriate CSET exam or approved subject matter waiver)  Fingerprint Clearance ( Any valid document issued by the CTC)  Negative Tuberculosis Clearance  GPA – 2.67 cumulative or a 2.75 in your last 60 units  Program Interview  Program and university application (see website for additional items required)

3. CSUN Pathway Options Traditional Program  Flexible- full or part-time  Fall and spring admission  Courses offered late afternoon and evening  2 fieldwork practica  Early fieldwork  1 full semester of student teaching  Personalized advisement Internship Program  Must have offer of full time employment in an Department approved public or charter school  Complete coursework while on the job  Courses offered late afternoon and evening  2 year program  Fall and spring admission  Personalized advisement

4. CSUN Pathway Options Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Freshman Option Education Specialist: M/M or M/S  Leads to a BA degree in Liberal Studies and Education Specialist credential concurrently  Full time  Cohort model  Personalized advisement  Fall admission only Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Junior Option Education Specialist: M/M or M/S  Leads to a BA degree in Liberal Studies and Education Specialist credential concurrently  Lower division requirements and junior standing must be met  Full or part-time  Personalized advisement  Fall and spring admission

5. CSUN Pathway Options Accelerated Collaborative Teaching (ACT) Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Only  Full time – complete in two semesters  Courses offered late afternoon and evening  Supervised fieldwork  Personalized advisement  Cohort model with guaranteed course enrollment  Fall admission only

6. CSUN Application Deadlines Fall Deadline Dates August 8 th Regular Admission (Traditional & ACT) Intent to Apply (ITA) July 1 st ITEP (Freshman/Junior) Exceptional Admission

7. CSUN Application Deadlines Spring Deadline Dates January 8 th Regular Admission (Traditional & ACT) Intent to Apply (ITA) November 1 st ITEP (Freshman/Junior)

8. Contact the Credential Office If you need help with Credential Information, please do not hesitate to contact the Credential Office directly at:  818-677-2733  credprep@csun.edu Or set up an advisement appointment by visiting: http://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/credential-office/advisement

9. Specializations at CSUN Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Programs for Traditional Teacher Candidates and Interns Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Mild/Moderate Disabilities (MM) Moderate/Severe Disabilities (MS) www.csun.edu/eisner-education/special-education/credential-programs Department of Special Education (818)677-2596

10. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Mild Moderate Disabilities Disabilities Moderate Severe Disabilities Autism LearningDisabilities DevelopmentalDelay ADHD Core Curriculum Alternative Curriculum 0 - PK K - 12

11. Advanced Programs Clear Education Specialist Credential For candidates who hold a Preliminary Credential 12 units of coursework Online options for candidates in M/M Master of Arts (MA) Degree Builds on competencies developed in credential programs 18 units of credential coursework count toward the 30 unit MA program MA Program Options Deaf/Hard of Hearing Early Childhood Special Education Educational Therapy (36 units required) Mild/Moderate Disabilities Moderate/Severe Disabilities

12. Who to Contact DEPARTMENT FACULTYEMAIL Kathy Peckham-Hardin, Department Chair & MS Coordinator Kathy.phardin@csun.edu Deborah Chen, ECSE Coordinator Deborah.chen@csun.edu Ellen Schneiderman, DHH Coordinator Ellen.schneiderman@csun.edu Vanessa Goodwin, MM Coordinator Vanessa.goodwin@csun.edu