Education Specialist
Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential
Antioch University Santa Barbara’s unique curriculum design in special education allows candidates to earn the Preliminary Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities credential in less than one year. Special Education Credential candidates learn collaboration skills for inclusive environments. Teachers who already possess a multiple or single subject credential are able to take this special education track.
| Preliminary Educational Specialist Credential | Total Units 29 |
|---|---|
| Early Start Fall Quarter | (8 Units) |
| TESE538 | Comprehensive Behavior Assessment and Positive Behavior Support (3) |
| TESE536B | Exploratory Practicum in Special Education (1) |
| TES536A | Exploratory Practicum in Special Education (1) |
| TESE601C | Individualized Education Design & Policy Implementation (2) |
| TESE519B | Assistive Technology (1) |
| Winter Quarter | (10 Units) |
| TESE512B | Student Teaching Mild/Moderate with Professional Seminar I (3) |
| TESE509 | Assessment in Special Education (3) |
| TESE516 | Understanding and Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities I (4) |
| Spring Quarter | (11 Units) |
| TESE541 | Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder (1) |
| TESE515B | Student Teaching Mild/Moderate with Professional Seminar II (3) |
| TESE517 | Understanding and Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities II (4) |
| TESE518 | Family Dynamics and Communication for Special Education Services (3) |
| Total Units 29 |
AUSB and AULA, campuses of a one-system university, offer mission consistent options that are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
