Resource Specialist Certificate (9 units)

This program is offered to teachers holding a clear Special Education Specialist Credential who wish to serve handicapped students who spend the majority of the day in the regular classroom. Required of all resource specialists since June, 1981, the certificate provides the additional competencies in program coordination, legal compliance, consultation, staff development, parent education, and advanced services needed to successfully fulfill the role of the resource specialist in the public schools.

Admission Requirements

Possession of a clear California Special Education Specialist Credential, or a clear Clinical Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing with Special Class Authorization.

A total of three years of successful full-time teaching experience across both regular and special education verified by district letter(s) and three professional references.

Required Courses
SPE  527 - Resources Specialist I: Program Planning (3)
SPE  528 - Resources Specialist II: Advanced Collaboration, Consultation, and Communications for Special Education Specialists (3)
SPE  529 - Resources Specialist III: Advanced Assessment Instruction Curriculum Modification for Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)

NOTE: A current catalog should be purchased by all students enrolling in Graduate Education programs. Students should consult a CSUDH catalog for all requirements and deadlines.