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Pre-Teaching Program
Special Education

*Note: We are no longer accepting new applicants for 2008 until further notice.
Thank You

The Pre-Teaching Program is designed to provide support for students who plan to enter the Special Education Credential Program, but have not yet passed the CSET. This is a one-semester program that includes both subject matter preparation and credential coursework.

Application deadlines:

  • Summer – April 1
  • Fall – June 1
  • Spring – December 1

Admission requirements:

  • Application to the university, with official transcripts and $55.00 fee
  • Application to the Special Education Pre-Teaching Program*, including
    • Passing CBEST scores
    • Transcripts (may be unofficial) documenting a minimum GPA of 2.75 or GRE score of 800 on two of the three subtests
    • Certificate of Clearance, emergency or substitute permit, or pre-intern certificate
    • TB test results, emergency or substitute permit, or pre-intern certificate
       
    • CSET scores**
    • Three letters of reference
    • Evidence of having met the Constitution requirement
    • $50.00 fee

After successfully completing the Special Education Pre-Teaching Program (with no grade lower than a B-) AND passing the CSET, you will be accepted into the Special Education Credential Program.

* Please see the program application for a complete list of requirements.
** If your scores are not available before the application deadline, please submit a copy of your test registration form.

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