Education Specialist Preliminary Credential Program (ESCP)

Thank you for your interest in the Education Specialist Preliminary Credential Program at CSULB.  Our program prepares candidates to teach individuals in th areas of Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe disabilities.  The program’s goals are to assist candidates in becoming:

• Effective and caring teachers;

• Partners with parents and others in the development of high quality educational programs;

• Life long learners engaged in program development reflective of best practices in special education.

 Graduate Program: Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program

The Preliminary Credential include a sequence of coursework along with broad and varied fildwork experiences.  Several preparatory conditions and courses must be completed prior to full acceptance into the Education Specialist Preliminary Credential Program.  Students may apply to the program concurrent with completion of prequisite course. 

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ESCP Gradutate Program Information

ITEP (Undergraduate) Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program

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ITEP (Undergradute Students ONLY)