Additional Credential
Candidates who hold a valid California teaching credential can obtain an additional Education Specialist credential or authorization in Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) or Extensive Support Needs (ESN) by completing the following course sequence.
1. Those who have a valid Multiple Subject Credential (15–18 units*):
- EDSP 515 (3), EDSP 519 (3), EDSP 525 (3), EDSP 532 (3), and EDSP 539 (3)/534B (6)
2. Those who have a Single Subject Credential (18–21 units*):
- EDSP 515 (3), EDSP 519 (3), EDSP 521 (3), EDSP 525 (3), EDSP 532 (3), and EDSP 539 (3)/534B (6)
3. Those who have an ESN Education Specialist Credential (6–9 units*):
- EDSP 532 (3) and EDSP 539 (3)/534B (6)
*Upon reviewing the transcription, depending on each candidate’s situation, additional or different coursework may be required to meet the credential requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
1. Those who have a valid Multiple Subject Credential (15–18 units*):
- EDSP 515 (3), EDSP 519 (3), EDSP 525 (3), EDSP 537 (3), and EDSP 549 (3)/542B (6)
2. Those who have a Single Subject Credential (18–21 units*):
- EDSP 515 (3), EDSP 519 (3), EDSP 521 (3), EDSP 525 (3), EDSP 537 (3), and EDSP 549 (3)/542B (6)
3. Those who have an MMSN Education Specialist Credential (6–9 units*):
- EDSP 537 (3) and EDSP 549 (3)/542B (6)
*Upon reviewing the transcription, depending on each candidate’s situation, additional or different coursework may be required to meet the credential requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).