Education Specialist Credential in
Visual Impairments (Birth through 22 years)
The Education Specialist Credential: Visual Impairments authorizes the holder to conduct assessments,
provide instruction and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of visual
impairment including blind, deaf-blind, and autism spectrum disorders within the disability area, from birth
through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program
options available. For further information, please contact a Visual Impairments Credential Advisor at (323) 3434400 or visit the Division of Special Education and Counseling Office in King Hall C1064.
Division of Special
Education and
Counseling
King Hall C1064
(323) 343-4400
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Charter College of
Education
Administrative
Offices:
Office of the Dean
King Hall D2069
(323) 343-4300
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office for Student
Services
King Hall D2078
(323) 343-4320
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office of Associate Dean
King Hall D2070
(323) 343-4303
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL
Prerequisites (To be completed prior to, or as part of the admission requirements):
 Bachelor’s degree (including the U.S. Constitution Requirement) from a regionally accredited college or
university
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Attend group advisement (contact the Division of Special Education Office at (323) 343-4400 for dates of
upcoming meetings)
Grade point average of 2.75 or better in the last 90 quarter units or 60 semester units
Proof of completion or attempt of Basic Skills Requirement (e.g. CBEST)
Proof of completion of other required CTC exams and procedures as applicable
Verification of negative TB test (within the last year)
Verification of writing proficiency via passing UNIV 400 or UNIV 401, the Writing Proficiency Examination
(WPE), or acceptable alternative by petition (e.g. proof of score of 41 or higher on writing section of CBEST)
Completion of COMM 150 or equivalent
Completion of EDSP 300 (includes verification of completion of 45 hours of supervised early field experience)
Completion of official program planning form and record of successful interview with faculty advisor (and/or
teaching credential admission committee)
Preliminary Core Requirements (25-26 units)
EDEL 415 or 415S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Reading/Language Arts
EDEL 417 or 417S Proseminar: Curriculum and Teaching of Mathematics
EDSP 400
Foundations of Special Education
EDSP 408
Cognitive, Linguistic and Literacy Processes in Individuals with Special Needs
EDSP 409
Assessment for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in Diverse Educational Settings
EDSP 407
Directed Teaching in Special Education (in the C. Lamar Mayer Learning Center) OR
EDSP 489
Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)
(5-6)
(5-6)
Preliminary Specialization Requirements (37 units)
EDSP 465
EDSP 465L
EDSP 466
EDSP 466L
EDSP 468
EDSP 469
EDSP 566
EDSP 568
EDSP 570AB
EDSP 407
EDSP 489
Medical Aspects of Visual Impairments
Functional Low Vision Assessment
Literary Braille Code and Strategies for Learners with Visual Impairments
Learning Media Assessment for Students with Visual Impairments
Working with Students who are Visually Impaired and who have Additional Disabilities
Psychological, Sociological and Vocational Implications of Visual Impairments and
Blindness
Advanced Braille Codes and Strategies for Learners with Visual Impairments
Functional Skills from the Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Blind and
Visually Impaired
Low Incidence Early Childhood Special Education
Directed Teaching in Special Education (with a Master Teacher)
OR
Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
Total Units
(3)
(1)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(4)
(2)
(2, 2)
(12)
(12)
62-63
(Students should review the University Catalog for each course description and prerequisites. It is each student’s
responsibility to check the Future Course Offerings in the Schedule of Classes for verification of quarter(s) in which
courses will be offered.)
(rev. 10/10 – Associate Dean’s Office)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLEAR CREDENTIAL
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional
development that enhances the participant’s teaching abilities. The program reflects inquiry-based methodology and reflective
practices.
Clear Credential Requirements (14-18 units)
EDSP 595A
Seminar: Development of Induction Plan
(2)
The individualized induction plan (IIP) is developed collaboratively with employer designee and preparation program designee.
A formative assessment system is established.
Coursework Menu of Options
(10-14 units)
Completion of coursework described in IIP. Due to the low incidence and specialized nature of working with students with visual
impairments, two advanced preparation courses will be part of the menu of options for all students whishing to clear the
credential in visual impairments. These advanced specialization courses will meet Standards 5 and 6 for the Clear Credential. The
remaining coursework and/or professional development activities will be individualized to meet candidate needs.
EDSP 567
EDSP 569
Specialized Instructional Strategies for Struggling Readers and English Language Learners who are
Visually Impaired
(4)
Adaptive Technology in Visual Impairments
(4)
Candidates may select additional coursework from a menu of options to further expand skills, lead to added authorizations, or
lead to an advanced degree of study
(2-6 units)
Professional Development Activities to be completed as designed in the IIP.
EDSP 595B
Seminar: Assessment of Induction
(2)
Culmination of formative assessment process in which standards and evidence of practice are presented and evaluated by IIP
team.
Education Specialist Credential in
Visual Impairments (Birth through 22 years)
(For candidates who hold a valid California Professional
Clear Multiple or Single Subjects Credential)
Division of Special
Education and
Counseling
King Hall C1064
(323) 343-4400
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Education Specialist Credential: Visual Impairments authorizes the holder to conduct assessments,
provide instruction and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of visual
impairment including blind, deaf-blind, and autism spectrum disorders within the disability area, from birth
through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program
options available. For further information, please contact a Visual Impairments Credential Advisor at (323) 3434400 or visit the Division of Special Education and Counseling Office in King Hall C1064.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL
Prerequisites (To be completed prior to, or as part of the admission requirements):
 *Bachelor’s degree (including the U.S. Constitution Requirement) from a regionally accredited college
or
university
Charter College of
Education
Administrative
Offices:
Office of the Dean
King Hall D2069
(323) 343-4300
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office for Student
Services
King Hall D2078
(323) 343-4320
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office of Associate Dean
King Hall D2070
(323) 343-4303
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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*Passing score on California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
*Passing score on Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) or acceptable alternative by petition
*Subject matter competency as demonstrated by completion of an approved subject matter preparation program or
by appropriate examination (CSET). Documentation must be filed in the Office for Student Services (King Hall
D2078). Must be completed prior to Directed Teaching.
Attend Group Advisement (contact the Division of Special Education Office at (323) 343-4400 for dates of
upcoming meetings)
Grade Point Average of 2.75 or better in the last 90 quarter units or 60 semester units
Verification of a valid Professional Clear Multiple or Single Subject Credential
Plan your program with a Visual Impairments Credential Advisor
*May have been completed as part of the previous credential program (see your advisor for specific information).
For further information, contact a Visual Impairments Credential Advisor at (323) 343-4400 or visit the Division of
Special Education and Counseling office in King Hall C1064.
Preliminary Core Requirements (17-18 units)
EDSP 400
EDSP 408
EDSP 409
EDSP 407
EDSP 489
Foundations of Special Education
Cognitive, Linguistic and Literacy Processes in Individuals with Special Needs
Assessment for Individuals with Exceptional Needs in Diverse Educational Settings
Directed Teaching in Special Education (in the C. Lamar Mayer Learning Center) OR
Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
(4)
(4)
(4)
(5-6)
(5-6)
Preliminary Specialization Requirements (37 units)
EDSP 465
EDSP 465L
EDSP 466
EDSP 466L
EDSP 468
EDSP 469
EDSP 566
EDSP 568
EDSP 570AB
EDSP 407
EDSP 489
Medical Aspects of Visual Impairments
Functional Low Vision Assessment
Literary Braille Code and Strategies for Learners with Visual Impairments
Learning Media Assessment for Students with Visual Impairments
Working with Students who are Visually Impaired and who have Additional Disabilities
Psychological, Sociological and Vocational Implications of Visual Impairments and
Blindness
Advanced Braille Codes and Strategies for Learners with Visual Impairments
Functional Skills from the Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Blind and
Visually Impaired
Low Incidence Early Childhood Special Education
Directed Teaching in Special Education (with a Master Teacher)
OR
Demonstration of Instructional Competencies
Total Units
(3)
(1)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(4)
(2)
(2, 2)
(12)
(12)
54-55
(Students should review the University Catalog for each course description and prerequisites. It is each student’s
responsibility to check the Future Course Offerings in the Schedule of Classes for verification of quarter(s) in which
courses will be offered.)
(rev. 11/10 – Associate Dean’s Office)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLEAR CREDENTIAL
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional
development that enhances the participant’s teaching abilities. The program reflects inquiry-based methodology and reflective
practices.
Clear Credential Requirements (14-18 units)
EDSP 595A
Seminar: Development of Induction Plan
(2)
The individualized induction plan (IIP) is developed collaboratively with employer designee and preparation program designee.
A formative assessment system is established.
Coursework Menu of Options
(10-14 units)
Completion of coursework described in IIP. Due to the low incidence and specialized nature of working with students with visual
impairments, two advanced preparation courses will be part of the menu of options for all students whishing to clear the
credential in visual impairments. These advanced specialization courses will meet Standards 5 and 6 for the Clear Credential. The
remaining coursework and/or professional development activities will be individualized to meet candidate needs.
EDSP 567
EDSP 569
Specialized Instructional Strategies for Struggling Readers and English Language Learners who are
Visually Impaired
(4)
Adaptive Technology in Visual Impairments
(4)
Candidates may select additional coursework from a menu of options to further expand skills, lead to added authorizations, or
lead to an advanced degree of study
(2-6 units)
Professional Development Activities to be completed as designed in the IIP.
EDSP 595B
Seminar: Assessment of Induction
(2)
Culmination of formative assessment process in which standards and evidence of practice are presented and evaluated by IIP
team.