Prerequisite Courses

The following courses must be completed within the past 7 years with a grade of "C," "Credit/Pass," or better before entering the program. These courses cannot be taken concurrently with the program (unless you are in the 4-semester program and have completed some of the prerequisites), but may be in progress at the time of application or completed during the summer prior to admission.

• SPED 450: Classroom Adaptations for Special Populations (3 units)
  (Note: if you have previously taken SPED 500, that will be accepted instead of SPED 450)
• SPED 501: Typical & Atypical Learning Processes (3 units)
• SPED 502: Field Experiences in General and Special Education (1 unit)
• SPED 527: SPED in a Pluralistic Society (3 units)
• DLE 915A: Teaching and Learning in the Content Area: ELD/SDAIE (3 units)
• Early Childhood Specialization Only: SPED 528: Young Children with Disabilities and their Families (3 units, can be taken in the first Fall semester)

If you have taken classes that you think are similar to these prerequisites, you can petition them by emailing [email protected].