Teaching Credential - Multiple and Single Subject
Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Curriculum
Education Specialist Level II: Mild/Moderate Curriculum
Teaching Credential Multiple and Single Subject
Educational Theory Courses (9 units)
Regular and internship strands of multiple and single subjects credential
programs begin with a common core of courses focused on
Educational Theory and related practice:
- EDUC 100 Social Foundations in Education
- EDUC 101 Educational Psychology
- EDUC 102A Educating Students with Special Needs
- EDUC 102B Multicultural Education
- EDUC 103 Theories and Methods for Second Language
Acquisition
Multiple Subject Curriculum (elementary through middle school)
Curriculum and Instruction Courses (11 units)
- EDUC 331 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Mathematics
- EDUC 332 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Social Studies
- EDUC 333 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Science
- EDUC 334 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Reading
- EDUC 336 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Writing and the Language Arts
Fieldwork/Teaching Courses (11 units)
- EDUC 330A Teaching in the Elementary School
- EDUC 330C Student Teaching in the Elementary School or EDUC 330I Internship Teaching in the Elementary School
Single Subject Curriculum (middle school through high school)
Curriculum and Instruction Courses (11 units)
- EDUC 331 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Mathematics
- EDUC 332 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Social Studies
- EDUC 333 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Science
- EDUC 334 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Reading
- EDUC 336 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Writing and the Language Arts
Fieldwork/Teaching Courses (11 units)
- EDUC 330A Teaching in the Elementary School
- EDUC 330C Student Teaching in the Elementary School or EDUC 330I Internship Teaching in the Elementary School
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Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Curriculum
This credential prepares individuals to teach children and young adults
with mild to moderate disabilities including: specific learning disabilities,
language disabilities, autism, mild mental retardation, emotional
difficulties, and behavioral disorders. Credential candidates select the
Multiple Subject (31 units) or the Single Subject (32 units) option.
The general education courses completed as a part of the Education
Specialist: Mild/Moderate Credential may be credited toward the completion
of the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential.
* Early Completion Option (ECO) for credential programs is available for
exceptionally qualified students who may waive foundation coursework
by passing a state exam. Remaining course requirements, including
student teaching, must be completed.
Both the Multiple Subjects and the Single Subject options begin with
a common core of:
Curriculum and Instruction Courses
- EDUC 103 Theories and Methods for Second Language Acquisition and Bilingual Education
- EDUC 261 Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- EDUC 262 Instructional Strategies for Students with Language Disorders
- EDUC 263 Instructional Strategies for Students with Reading Difficulties
- EDUC 264 Assessment in Special Education
- EDUC 265 Positive Learning Environments for Behavior Management
- EDUC 267 Counseling and Collaboration Skills for Professionals
- EDUC 269 Content Area Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Multiple Subject Option
In addition, the program for the Education Specialist: Mild/
Moderate Credential consists of the following:
Curriculum and Instruction Courses
- EDUC 334 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary Schools: Reading
and one of the following
- EDUC 331 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
School: Mathematics
- EDUC 332 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
School: Social Studies
- EDUC 333 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
School: Science
- EDUC 336 Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary
Schools: Writing and the Language Arts
Fieldwork/Teaching Courses
- EDUC 330A Teaching in the Elementary School
- EDUC 361 Field Studies Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Single Subject Option
In addition, the program for the Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate
Credential consists of the following:
Curriculum and Instruction Courses
- EDUC 322 Curriculum & Instruction in the SecondarySchool
EDUC 335 Curriculum & Instruction in the Secondary School: Reading
Fieldwork/Teaching Courses (11 units)
- EDUC 320A Teaching in the Secondary School
- EDUC 361 Field Studies Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
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Education Specialist Level II: Mild/Moderate
Curriculum and Instruction Courses
- EDUC 366 Advanced Assessment and Instruction
- EDUC 367 Advanced Consultation and Collaboration
- EDUC 369 Professionalism Specialization
- EDUC 370 Induction Planning Seminar
- EDUC 371 Induction Evaluation Seminar
- EDUC 303 Advanced English Learners
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Theodora Maestre, Ed.D.
Professor and Chair of Education
510-436-1288
maestre@hnu.edu
Christina Meyer
Credential Analyst, Education
510-436-1063
meyer@hnu.edu
Dr. Julie Henderson
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Single Subject Credential Program
510-436-1053
henderson@hnu.edu
Dr. Kathryn Kelly Epstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
510-436-1033
kkepstein@gmail.com
Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, Ed.D.
Associate Professor.
510-436-1396
mayfield@hnu.edu
Marion Marshall, M.S. BCET
Coordinator, Educational Therapist Certificate Program
510-436-1058
marshall@hnu.edu
Norma Murphy, M.S.
Coordinator, Multiple Subject Credential
510-436-1257
murphy@hnu.edu
Lynnett Wilson
Administrative Assistant of Education
510-436-1022
velasquez@hnu.edu
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