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The Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate program consists of five courses for a total of 15 units. Completion of the certificate will provide Special Education personnel with the skills necessary to perform functional evaluations, determine appropriate hardware/software adaptations, and locate assistive technology resources for disabled students.

Required Courses

• SPE 530. Introduction to Assistive Technology (3)
• SPE 531. Basic Assistive Technology (3)
• SPE 532. Advanced Assistive Technology (3)
• SPE 533. Administration of Assistive Technology Services (3)
• SPE 537. Capstone Course in Assistive Technology (3)

The Early Childhood Special Education Certificate is an additional State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorization to the Education Specialist Credentials after completion of the Professional Level II Credential Program. This certificate program is a means of expanding the age authorization for specialists with the mild/moderate and moderate/severe credentials. Other Professional Level II credentialed special education specialists may add the certificate for professional development.
 

Admission Requirements

1. Possession of Ryan Clear Special Education Credential or Professional Level II Specialist Credential;
2. A 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester units of college work.
3. Three professional references from supervisory individuals acquainted with the applicant’s work with children; and
4. A satisfactory rating on a group admission interview.

Required Courses

• SPE 551. Biomedical Information and Technological Interventions with Children with Disabilities (3)
• SPE 552. Cultural Competence and Intervention for Family Systems (3)
• SPE 553. Assessment and Transitions in Early Childhood Special Education (3)
• SPE 554. Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Special Education (3)
• SPE 555. Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Special Education (5)