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Special Education

The Special Education programs at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) are guided by the philosophy that all individuals in our society have the right to be educated in the least restrictive environment that fulfills their individual needs. Special education aims to help all children become productive and participating members of society by developing their optimal potential, regardless of disability.  

At CSUB, our primary mission is to prepare future special education teachers who can work effectively with students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) and Extensive Support Needs (ESN). Our students develop the instructional, interpersonal and management skills that are critical to success in this field. Graduates become effective teachers and caring, reflective, decision-making professionals.

The Special Education Program at California State University, Bakersfield offers the following programs at our Bakersfield and Antelope Valley Campuses:

  • Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program
  • Adding a Disability to a SPED Credential
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Education, specializing in Special Education

All programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

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ESTR-B Residency

 

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Application Deadlines

Spring 2025

University Deadline: November 1, 2025
Opens: September 2, 2025
Program deadline: November 1, 2025

Fall 2025

University Deadline: June 1, 2025
Opens: January 6, 2025
Program deadline: June 1, 2025

Information Sessions

Fall 2025 Antelope Valley

Date: March 13, and April 24, 2025 
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: TBA

Fall 2025 Bakersfield

Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Join on Zoom

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  • CSU Chancellor's Office

 

 

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