Education Specialist Credential in Early Childhood Special Education

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The College of Education (COE) at California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) prepares educators to serve the culturally and linguistically diverse population of urban schools and related institutions.

The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to children from birth through pre-kindergarten, with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate mental retardation, traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, autism spectrum disorders, moderate/severe intellectual disability, deaf-blindness, serious emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities in services across the continuum of program options available.

Admissions Requirements

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Admissions Requirements

  • GPA of 2.5 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units
  • Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  • Philosophy Statement
  • Negative TB Test within four calendar years

Please note - basic skillls and subject matter competency exam/coursework are required once admitted, not to apply.

Applications for Fall 2025 Admissions are now open through May 31, 2025

Program Faculty

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Office: King Hall A2042
Phone: (323) 343-6154
E-mail: Ya-Chih.Chang27@calstatela.edu

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Office: King Hall B2022
Phone: (323) 343-4408
E-mail: rdodds@calstatela.edu