Prerequisite Courses

Supplemental Program Materials, Special Education Credential

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)

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

SDSU Summer 2026 Online Offerings
First Summer Session Second Summer Session
SPED 450 (1 section)
SPED 527
SPED 502		 SPED 450 (2 sections)
SPED 501
DLE 915A

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