Induction into the Education Specialist Professional Credential Program (Level II) must occur no later than 120 days following initial employment on the Preliminary (Level I) Credential. The Level II Credential Program requires a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years to complete. The five-year time limit begins at the time that the Level I Preliminary Credential is issued by CTC.
Candidates for the Level II Credential must be employed as a full-time teacher for two years after receipt of their Preliminary Level I credential in the disability area (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe) authorized by their Level I credential. Teaching experiences accrued prior to completion of the Level I credential can not be counted toward the Level II Professional Credential. The teaching experience requirement for Level II begins when the candidate starts teaching under a Level I credential.
The Level II Professional Credential program consists of 15 credits of course work and the completion of the candidate's personal goals and objectives as outlined in the Professional Induction Plan and Expertise Plan. Both the Professional Induction Plan and Expertise Plan are developed in EDUU 688. This course must be successfully completed before any other Level II courses in the credential program can be taken. In EDUU 688, the capstone course for the program, students must demonstrate how they have successfully met the goals set out in their Professional Induction Plan and Expertise Plan. EDUU 688 may only be taken the second time when all of the other Level II Professional Credential Program courses have been satisfactorily completed.
course sequence (15-18 credits) |
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Professional Induction Planning and Assessment (First Enrollment) This course is taken twice. (This course must be completed prior to enrolling in any other Level II courses) |
3 |
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Advanced Positive Behavioral Supports |
3 |
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Advanced Assessment & Instructional Strategies For Persons with Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
3 |
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and/or |
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Seminar in Instructional Supports for Persons with Moderate/Severe Disabilities |
3 |
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Candidates who wish to clear both emphases must take both EDUU 638 and 660.
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Transitions Across the Life Span |
3
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Candidates must complete the above courses prior to enrollment in EDUU 688 for the second time. |
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EDUU 688
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Professional Induction Planning and Assessment (Second Enrollment) |
3 |
total program credits |
15-18 |
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A candidate enrolled in a Level II Education Specialist program may have additional requirements beyond the required 15 course credits. Additional requirements may include such courses as EDUU 551: Educational Application of Computers - Level I, EDUU 513: Student Health and Safety, and PSYU 323: Child Development or PSYU 324: Adolescence, among others. Candidates should refer to their Level I credential to determine if there are additional requirements and what those requirements are.
NOTE: Education Specialist Credential Programs are offered at select University College campuses.