Building brighter futures for children with special needs

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/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities. 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:

• Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program
• Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Education, specializing in Special Education

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

Please click on the links to the left for more information about the Special Education programs at CSUB.

Fall 17 Admissions 

• University Application Deadline (csumentor.edu): May 31, 2017
• 1st Program Deadline: May 1, 2017 by 5pm
• Final Program Deadline: July 10, 2017
• Project PURPOSE Deadline: May 12, 2017

Candidate Improvement Plan and Disposition Appeal Process