Education Specialist (Special Ed)

The Credential Program

Mild/Moderate and ESN Teaching Credentials

The Education Specialist Credential Program (ESCP) is excited to support your goal of becoming a k-12 teacher. Our unique program provides a combination of in-class and in-school instruction and clinical practice that will provide future teachers with both theoretical and practical knowledge to create learning environments that celebrate diversity, foster success for all learners, and commend effort. The field of Special Education is a growing field that needs teacher candidates who are committed to lifelong learning in both their students and themselves.

The ESCP at Stanislaus State infuses curricular, instructional, and behavioral expertise so that teacher candidates are prepared to meet the needs of their k-12+ students. A wide variety of inclusive and specialized supports will be embedded into each credential course that will allow teacher candidates to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Currently, California State University, Stanislaus is authorized to recommend individuals for a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in two areas: Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs. Teacher candidates also have an option of receiving dual credentials with concurrent enrollment in both the Education Specialist (M/M or ESN) and Multiple Subject Credential Programs. Contact the program coordinator for more information.

COVID 19 & Campus Updates

Basic Skills Requirement:
NEW Options 

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recently announced that the Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST) and Subject Matter Competency (CSET) may now be met by Commission-approved coursework. 

• (NEW) Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) Form available at Credential Services.
• (NEW) Subject Matter Competency (SMC) Forms available at Credential Services.