Frequently Asked Questions

The CSUB SPED program offers following education specialist credential programs.

  • Mild/Moderate Preliminary credential
  • Moderate/Severe Preliminary credential
  • Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization
Teachers with an education specialist credential can teach TK- 12th grade.
CSUB offers an Early Childhood Special Education Authorization program. Students with this added authorization can teach children from birth to 5 years of age. 
Yes, CSUB offers both a traditional track as well as an intern track.
Please contact the program Admissions Advisor for intern eligibility: Ms. Amani Hernandez (Bakersfield campus, aalshaif@csub.edu) or Ms. Jenny St. George (Antelope Valley campus, jst-george@csub.edu).
SPED Program Forms:
Please contact the program Admissions Advisor: Ms. Amani Hernandez (Bakersfield campus, aalshaif@csub.edu) or Ms. Jenny St. George (Antelope Valley campus, jst-george@csub.edu).

This is a two-part application process.  You must apply to both the university and the program.

1) Apply to the University at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

2) Apply to the Special Education Program:

Yes, there are 3 prerequisite classes: EDSP 4800, EDSP 4260, EDEL 4100.
If you have worked as a Substitute/Instructional Aide in a Special Education classroom, request an EDSP 4800 waiver request form from a program Admissions Advisor.
There are information sessions each semester. Information session dates and times are listed in the program website: https://www.csub.edu/specialed/   It is recommended that you attend an Information Session before you take the prerequisite classes.
Every candidates’ individualized program includes 37 semester units of coursework in general education and special education. Candidates choose either the Mold/Moderate or Moderate/Severe preliminary credential program. Several courses can be applied to the Master's Degree program in Special Education.

Please check the university's website for tuition information:
https://catalog.csub.edu/policies-procedures/schedule-tuition-fees/

Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information:  finaid@csub.edu , https://www.csub.edu/finaid/
CSUB SPED program does not offer a stand-alone authorization program for EL and Autism. EL and Autism authorization are embedded in the preliminary credential program.