Preliminary Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential: Multiple Subjects Classroom

Candidates who complete the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Support Needs are certified to teach students with a range of special needs. Teachers with this credential are approved to teach in grades K-12 and in adult classes.

This program shares core courses with the Preliminary Multiple Subjects and the Extensive Support Needs programs. Please see the Pathways to Multiple Credential program to see what is needed to earn more than one credential.

Candidates must complete all credential and state requirements to be eligible for a credential. Credential requirements are subject to change. Current credential requirements can be obtained from the School of Education credential program advisors.

Additional Admissions Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the admissions section of the University Catalog. In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:

Pass the state-administered California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent prior to admission
Met or registered for at least one subtest of the California State Exam (CSET) for the planned credential content area or equivalent
Verification of Certificate of Clearance granted prior to admission

California Baptist University

Preliminary Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential: Multiple Subjects Classroom

Additional Admissions Requirements

Program Requirements (50 units)

Universal Preliminary Credential Core Requirements

Special Education Core Requirements

Mild/Moderate Requirement

Clinical Practice Requirements