The Traditional Track is designed for candidates seeking an Education Specialist Teaching Credential in Mild to Moderate Support Needs and/or Extensive Support Needs. This program is four semesters (2 years) in length.
Step 1: Complete the Online Application
- Sign up for your Canvas account , then you will be prompted to pay the $100 registration fee. After the registration fee is paid, you will complete the application.
Step 2: Gather the Application Components
- BA/BS degree from a regionally accredited university.
- Certificate of Clearance (fingerprinting on file with CTC).
Once you have gathered these components, you will be able to schedule your advisement meeting with our credentialing team.
Step 3: Complete Pre-Service Requirements
- CTC Subject Matter Competency Requirement.
- U.S. Constitution course.
- For Traditional Track candidates only: Complete 165 hours of self-paced, pre-service online coursework through the program.
- Note: Traditional Track candidates that complete this coursework are also eligible for a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave (TPSL).
You can work on these components concurrently. Once completed, you will have the opportunity to meet with a member of our Education Specialist Intern Program team for advisement on resume building and interviewing preparation.
Step 4: Secure Employment
- Once you have completed all pre-service requirements, you will be issued an intern eligibility letter to apply for positions.
- Use EdJoin to find special education teacher employment opportunities and schedule interviews with public school districts within Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono, or Orange Counties.
Step 5: Become an Intern
- Remain employed as a special education teacher in a public school district within Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono, or Orange Counties for two years under a district internship credential.
- Attend Education Specialist Intern Program online classes for four (4) semesters.
- Once you are officially enrolled as an intern in the program, there is a rolling admissions process for the four-semester accelerated program.
Note: You will complete the Education Specialist Intern Program with a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential. Upon completion, you will have five (5) years to clear the credential through an induction program.
(Subject to change depending on enrollment.)
Program Fees
| FEES | COST |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Pre-Service Coursework Fee | $900 |
| Program Fee | $10,600 ($2,650/semester) |
| CTC Fees | $325 |
| Total | $11,925 |