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EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, AND DEAF STUDIES

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, School Psychology, and Deaf Studies (EDS) offers professional programs in the areas of American Sign Language/Deaf Studies, School Psychology, Special Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. Undergraduate programs include American Sign Language/Deaf Studies, a Certificate in American Sign Language, and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Career and Technical Studies. Graduate professional programs lead to an Early Childhood Special Education Certificate, an Early Childhood Special Education Specialist Credential, specialist credentials for teachers of K-12 pupils with mild/moderate/severe disabilities which can be combined with the Multiple Subjects Credential, and to the Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology Endorsement. Graduate degree programs include a Master of Arts in Education (Special Education and School Psychology, and Workforce Development Advocacy) and a Master of Science in Counseling (Vocational Rehabilitation).

In collaboration with the College of Continuing Education, a Certificate of Achievement in Adult Learning Disabilities is offered.

Specializations

• Credentials: Education Specialist:
  Education Specialist: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Levels I and II
  Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate (M/M) - Levels I and II
  Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe (M/S) - Levels I and II
  Multiple Subject and Education Specialist: (M/M) - Level I (Level II for Education Specialist only)
  Multiple Subject and Education Specialist: (M/S) - Level I (Level II for Education Specialist only)
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential:
  School Psychology Endorsement
• Minors:
  American Sign Language/Deaf Studies
  Education
• Certificates:
  Advanced Study in American Sign Language
  Clear Resource Specialist
• BA American Sign Language/Deaf Studies
• MA in Education: School Psychology
• MA in Education: Special Education
• MS in Counseling: Vocational Rehabilitation

Note: A Bachelor's of Science in Career and Technical Studies. Master of Arts in Workforce Development Advocacy are offered through the College of Continuing Education (CCE), (916) 278-4930. Also, a Program in Adult Learning Disabilities is offered through CCE.

Special Features

• The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, School Psychology, and Deaf Studies serves students in other programs at the University, and individuals in the community at large, through several course sequences such as those offered to students seeking regular teaching credentials, or degrees in speech pathology or nursing.
• Field-based programs also provide opportunities for students and community members to develop skills in working with individuals who have exceptional needs.
• Since 1986, the Department has sponsored the Young Adult Program, California's first integrated class for young adults with severe disabilities on a university campus. The program located on the Sacramento State campus, consists of students, age 18-22, who are being provided a special education by the Sacramento County Office of Education and by the Sacramento City Unified School District. The program utilizes volunteers and student interns from across campus.

Note: Any student enrolled in any program in EDS who has been found by due process to either cheat or plagiarize will be immediately referred to the Judicial Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Requirements - Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies

American Sign Language (ASL) & the Deaf Studies major takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of deaf and hard-of-hearing people in American and world society. The program promotes the understanding of deaf people as a linguistic and cultural group and encourages students to analyze existing stereotypes and policies relating to deaf and hard-of-hearing people in order to work both within their own communities and others in effecting change for the betterment of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

With an ASL/Deaf Studies Major, students may obtain entry-level jobs in settings working with the deaf such as residential supervisor, classroom aide, vocational trainer, and much more. Students may also combine an ASL/Deaf Studies Major with a related minor field of study such as education, counseling, audiology, speech therapy, and communication studies for a more well-rounded grounding in the issues relating to the deaf and hard of hearing in their fields. Students in fields which are not specifically deaf-related such as nursing, law, computer engineering, and many more may also experience an edge in gaining employment, whether in deaf-related settings or not, with a major or minor in ASL/Deaf Studies compared to those without similar coursework or experience.

Further, students having completed the ASL/Deaf Studies Major may be able to waive similar coursework at other universities with specialized fields of study relating to deafness that may not be offered in the Sacramento region.

Required Courses (41-46 units)

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

(3)	EDS 51	American Sign Language 1
(3)	EDS 52	American Sign Language 2 (EDS 51 or equivalent)
(4)	EDS 53	American Sign Language 3 (EDS 52 or equivalent)
(1)	EDS 56	ASL Fingerspelling and Numbers (EDS 52)
(2)	EDS 57	ASL Classifiers (EDS 53; may be taken concurrently)
(3)	EDS 60	Introduction to Deaf Studies
(4)	EDS 154	American Sign Language 4 (EDS 53 or equivalent)
(4)	EDS 155	American Sign Language 5 (EDS 154 or instructor permission; Corequisite: EDS 163)
(3)	EDS 161	Deaf History (EDS 60; may be taken concurrently)
(3)	EDS 162	Deaf Culture and Community (EDS 60; may be taken concurrently)
(3)	EDS 163	American Sign Language Literature (EDS 57, EDS 60, EDS 154, EDS 161, EDS 162, EDS 164, Corequisite: EDS 155)
(3)	EDS 164	Sign Language Structure and Usage (EDS 154 or instructor permission)
(2-5)	EDS 165	Seminar: Current Issues in the Deaf World (EDS 60, EDS 154, EDS 161, EDS 162)
(3-5)	EDS 166	Experiences in the Deaf Community (EDS 155, EDS 161, EDS 162, EDS 164)

Requirements - Minor - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies

American Sign Language(ASL)/Deaf Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of deaf and hard-of-hearing people in American and world society. The program promotes the understanding of deaf people as a linguistic and cultural group and encourages students to analyze existing stereotypes and policies relating to deaf and hard-of-hearing people in order to work both within their own communities and others in affecting change for the betterment of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

With an ASL/Deaf Studies Minor, students may obtain entry-level jobs in settings working with the deaf such as residential supervisor, classroom aide, vocational trainer, and much more. Students may also combine an ASL/Deaf Studies Minor with a related major field of study such as education, counseling, audiology and speech therapy for a more well-rounded grounding in the issues relating to the deaf and hard-of-hearing in their field. Students in fields which are not specifically deaf-related such as nursing, law, computer engineering, and many more may also experience an edge in gaining employment, whether in deaf-related settings or not, with a minor in ASL/Deaf Studies compared to those without similar coursework or experience. Further, students having completed the ASL/Deaf Studies Minor may be able to waive similar coursework at other universities with specialized fields of study relating to deafness that may not be offered in the Sacramento region.

Required Courses (23 units)

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

(3)	EDS 51	American Sign Language 1
(3)	EDS 52	American Sign Language 2 (EDS 51 or equivalent)
(4)	EDS 53	American Sign Language 3 (EDS 52 or equivalent)
(3)	EDS 60	Introduction to Deaf Studies
(4)	EDS 154	American Sign Language 4 (EDS 53 or equivalent)
(3)	EDS 161	Deaf History and Education (EDS 60: may be taken concurrently)
(3)	EDS 162	Deaf Culture and Community (EDS 60; may be taken concurrently)

Requirements - Minor - Education

The Special Education, Rehabilitation, School Psychology, and Deaf Studies Department offers courses for the Education Minor. This coursework emphasizes ability/disability studies consisting of 12 units or more of upper division special education courses. Courses in the minor offer students the opportunity to explore the issues of ability/disability and their relationship to education. Students develop a coherent introductory course of study in special education with a Special Education (EDS) Advisor and approval from the EDS Chair. Please check with the Department for more specific information.

Requirements - Certificate - American Sign Language

The purpose of the Certificate Program is to recognize those students from across campus who complete a series of four courses in American Sign Language (Beginning to Advanced). Students currently may use ASL courses to meet the Foreign Language graduation requirement as well as the Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Emphasis language requirement. The Certificate is a further recognition of acquired skills and awareness of the culture of people who are deaf.

A Certificate in ASL may be of assistance to students as they compete for employment. Their acquired skills in ASL will help them to be more competitive for jobs. As employers strive for diversity in the workplace, students who complete the Certificate will be poised to communicate with colleagues who may be deaf or serve customers and clients who are deaf.

To qualify for the Certificate through Sacramento State, the following requirements must be met: Completion of the coursework listed below or the equivalent courses taken at another approved institution (a minimum of 8 units must be taken at Sacramento State):

Required Courses (14-18 units)

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

(3)	EDS 51	American Sign Language 1
(3)	EDS 52	American Sign Language 2 (EDS 51 or equivalent)
(4)	EDS 53	American Sign Language 3 (EDS 52 or equivalent)
(4)	EDS 154	American Sign Language 4 (EDS 53 or equivalent)

• Minimum grade of "C" or better in all courses taken;
• Minimum rating of 2+ on American Sign Language Proficiency Interview upon completion of EDS 154 (contact Program Coordinator for appointment); OR
• (4) EDS 155 American Sign Language 5 with a grade of "C" or better.

Credentials - Education Specialist

Note: All students in the Special Education Program, Credential and Master's, must meet with an advisor before or during the first semester of enrollment for program advisement. Those who do not may be administratively considered for disenrollment.

Programs offered lead to Certificates of Eligibility and/or the Preliminary Credential (Level I) in three specialties:

• Education Specialist: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Levels I and II;
• Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Specialist (M/M) - Levels I and II; and
• Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Specialist (M/S) - Levels I and II.

All above specialties comply with regulations and standards as issued by SB2042 and AB1059 (English Language Authorization).

University and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved program options also allow candidates to pursue the M/M or M/S specialty concurrently with the SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential. Another approved program allows candidates to add an ECSE Certificate to existing Clear M/M, M/S or other California Level II Special Education Specialist credentials. For additional information regarding the ECSE Certificate, please contact the ECSE Coordinator or Department office.

As required by CCTC, all special education credential programs reflect two levels of training:

• Level I - programs prepare candidates as beginning teachers for children and youth with disabilities who receive services in a variety of settings; Sacramento State specialist credential programs emphasize services in inclusive settings. Level I programs all have internship options as described below. The Level I M/M and M/S credentials prepare candidates to work in a variety of settings with and on behalf of children and youth with disabilities from kindergarten through grade 12. Candidates interested in working with infants and young children with disabilities - and with their families - should pursue the Level I ECSE credential.
• Level II - programs are designed to induct beginning special education teachers into the profession through on-the-job support, professional development, and additional university training.

Sacramento State also offers a program for those who hold Ryan and pre-Ryan specialist credentials (e.g., LH or SH) leading to the Clear Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence.

All credential programs undergo continual review and change; current requirements are available from the EDS Department Office. All candidates are required to seek advisement regarding credential coursework and must complete a program advisement plan. Candidates may take prerequisites and up to six units with permission without screening for admission; candidates who continue without advisement and/or admission may be disenrolled.

Admission Procedures

Admission to all Level I Specialist Programs is coordinated by the Teacher Preparation and Credentials Office (Eureka Hall 216). With the exception of the ECSE Credential, admission requirements for Level I Education Specialist Programs are the same as for other preliminary teaching credentials at Sacramento State. Those requirements are described within this catalog under the Department of Teacher Education. Candidates interested in the Level I Education Specialist Programs are also urged to seek early advising from special education faculty.

Admission to the Level II Education Specialist Programs and the Resource Specialist Program is coordinated by the EDS Department Office. Level II and Resource candidates must contact the EDS Department Office for advising referral. Admission requirements for Level II Programs and the Resource Specialist Program will be outlined in conjunction with their program descriptions below.

Special Education Internships

Level I Education Specialist programs at Sacramento State have been approved by CCTC as internship programs. In order to be eligible for an Intern Education Specialist Credential, candidates must (a) have been admitted and cleared all admission requirements for the credential program; (b) have received the recommendation of a faculty member; (c) have received an offer of employment from an employer; and (d) be pursuing an internship with a district/school that has a written internship agreement with Sacramento State/EDS.

Notes:

• Candidates working under an Education Specialist Internship Credential must concurrently fulfill the requirements of the credential program and the internship appointment.
• Special Education Programs are in the process of revision. Please see Department office for current program requirements.

Requirements - Education Specialist: ECSE Specialist Credential - Level I

Prerequisites required.

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

• 30 hours documented field experience with young children (birth to 5 years);
• coursework in child development or related field approved by ECSE Coordinator; and
• (3) CHDV 30, Human Development.

Required Courses (38-48 units)

(3)	EDS 119	Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential)
(3)	EDS 130A/B	Typical and Atypical Developmental Characteristics and Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities/Lab (CHDV 30 or approved equivalent; Corequisite: EDS 130B )
(3)	EDS 131A/B	Introduction to Family Centered Service Delivery in Early Childhood Special Education/Lab (EDS 130A and EDS 130B or its equivalent; Corequisite: EDS 131B)
(3)	EDS 210A/B	Assessment and Evaluation in ESCE/Lab (Completed or concurrently enrolled in EDS 130A/EDS 130B and EDS 131A/EDS 131B or equivalents; Corequisite: EDS 210B)
(3)	EDS 211A/B	Curriculum, Intervention Strategies, and Environments in ECSE I: Infancy/Lab (EDS 130A /EDS 130B, EDS 131A /EDS 131B, and EDS 210A /EDS 210B or equivalents; Corequisite: EDS 211B; may be concurrently enrolled)
(3)	EDS 212A/B	Curriculum, Intervention Strategies, and Environments in ECSE II: Preschool/Lab (EDS 130A /EDS 130B, EDS 131A /EDS 131B, EDS 210A /EDS 210B, and EDS 211A /EDS 211B or their equivalents; may be concurrently enrolled)
(3)	EDS 215A/B	School and Community: Systems of Service/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 215B)
(3)	EDS 216A/B	Movement, Mobility, Sensory, and Specialized Health Care/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 216B)
(3)	EDS 220	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education I (Admission to any Special Education Credential or Master's Programs at Sacramento State)
(1)	EDS 234	Directed Field Experience: Early Childhood Special Education (Corequisite: EDS 474 and EDS 475 or EDS 476 and EDS 477)
(10-20)	EDS 474	Directed Field Experience: Infants with Special Educational Needs (Corequisite: EDS 234) AND
	EDS 475	Directed Field Experiences: Preschoolers with Special Educational Needs (Corequisite: EDS 234) OR
	EDS 476	Internship: Infants with Special Educational Needs (Corequisite: EDS 234) AND
	EDS 477	Internship: Preschoolers with Special Educational Needs (Corequisite: EDS 234)

Requirements - Multiple Subject (MS) and Education Specialist: M/M Credentials

Units required: 75-85

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Prerequisites (11 units)
(3)	EDS 100A/B	Education of Exceptional Children/Youth/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 100B)
(3)	EDS 101A/B	Consultation Strategies for Educators of Students with Disabilities/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 101B)
(3)	EDS 130A/B	Typical and Atypical Developmental Characteristics and Outcomes for Young Children With Disabilities/Lab (CHDV 30 or approved equivalent; Corequisite: EDS 130B)
(2)	HLSC 136	School Health Education (CPR training; may be taken concurrently)
B. LEVEL I - (64-70 units)
(1)	ED 300B	Teaching Performance Assessment-Multiple Subject-Literacy (Corequisite: EDBM 402B or EDTE 420B)
(3)	EDBM 170	Bilingual Education: Introduction to Educating English Learners
(3)	EDS 119	Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential)
(3)	EDS 120A/B	Positive Behavior Supports Students Mild/Moderate Severe Behavioral Challenges /Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential)
(3)	EDS 122A/B	Social Science: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 122B)
(3)	EDS 123A/B	Mathematics: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 123B)
(3)	EDS 124A/B	Science: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 124B)
(3)	EDS 220	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part I (Admission to any Special Education Credential or master's program at Sacramento State)
(3)	EDS 221	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part II (EDS 220)
(3)	EDS 225A/B	Assessment of Learning and Teaching Across the Educational Continuum/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 225B)
(2)	EDS 232	Initial Seminar: MM/MS Ed Core Content and PACT Overview (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential Program; Corequisite: EDS 471 or EDTE 420A)
(1)	EDS 233	Final Student Teaching Seminar: Mild/Moderate (EDS 232; Corequisite: EDS 472, EDS 473)
(3)	EDS 273A/B	Instructional Strategies - Mild/Moderate/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or M.A. in Education programs; Corequisite: EDS 273B)
(3)	EDS 276A/B	Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or M.A. in Education programs and EDS 120A and EDS 120B; Corequisite: EDS 276B)
(3)	EDS 291A/B	Technology in Special Education/Lab (Admittance to Special Education Program or instructor permission; Corequisite: EDS 291B)
(3)	EDS 292A/B	Teaching English Learners in General and Special Education/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or M.A. education programs and EDBM 170; Corequisite: EDS 292B)
(5-10)	EDS 472	Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate (Corequisite: EDS 233)
(1)	EDTE 307	Seminar in Problems of Teaching, A
(1)	EDTE 317	Visual and Performing Arts Methods for the Diverse K-8 Classroom (Admission to Multiple Subject Credential Program)
(4-5)	EDTE 420A	Student Teaching, Phase II (Admission to Teacher Preparation Program) OR
	EDS 471	Initial Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate
(10)	EDTE 420B	Student Teaching - Multiple Subject Credential (Admission to Teacher Preparation Program)

Course/experience equivalencies may be granted by assigned EDS advisor as warranted.

Note: To obtain the Clear Multiple Subject Credential, candidates must successfully complete a CCTC approved induction program, determined by employer. Refer to the Education Specialist Level II section (below) for information on a Clear Education Specialist Credential.

Requirements - Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential - Level I
(No Other Credential Held)

Units required: 68

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Prerequisites (6 units)
(3)	EDS 100A/B	Education of Exceptional Children/Youth/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 100B)
(3)	EDS 130A/B	Typical and Atypical Developmental Characteristics and Outcomes for Young Children With Disabilities/Lab (CHDV 30 or approved equivalent; Corequisite: EDS 130B)

B. LEVEL I (62 units)
(3)	EDS 119	Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential Program)
(3)	EDS 123/B	Mathematics: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 123B)
(3)	EDS 205	Inclusive Elementary Education: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (EDS 100A, EDS 100B, EDS 119, EDS 130A, EDS 130B, or equivalents, or advisor approval; Corequisite: EDS 235)
(3)	EDS 206	Collaborative Program Planning with Families, Professionals, and Communities (EDS 119, EDS 130A , EDS 130B)
(3)	EDS 207	Secondary/Post-Secondary Methods and Transition Planning: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (EDS 119, EDS 205, EDS 206, EDS 413 or advisor approval)
(3)	EDS 208	Assessment Design and Systematic Instruction: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (EDS 119 , EDS 205 , EDS 206, EDS 220, EDS 235 or equivalents or advisor approval; Corequisite: EDS 413)
(3)	EDS 209	Developing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems: Assessment and Intervention (EDS 119, EDS 130A, EDS 130B, EDS 205, EDS 206, EDS 208, EDS 216A, EDS 216B, EDS 220, EDS 235, EDS 291A, EDS 291B, EDS 413, equivalents; Corequisite: EDS 414 or advisor approval)
(3)	EDS 216A/B	Movement, Mobility, Sensory, and Specialized Health Care/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 216B)
(3)	EDS 217	Positive Behavioral Support: Effective Individual, Class-wide, and School-wide Applications (Moderate/Severe Disabilities) (EDS 119, EDS 205, EDS 206, EDS 207, EDS 208, EDS 216A, EDS 216B, EDS 220, EDS 235, EDS 291A, EDS 291B, EDS 413, equivalents or advisor approval; Corequisite: EDS 414 or advisor approval)
(3)	EDS 218	Advanced Instructional Design for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (EDS 119 , EDS 205 , EDS 206, EDS 207, EDS 208, EDS 209, EDS 216A, EDS 216B, EDS 217, EDS 220, EDS 221, EDS 235, EDS 291A, EDS 291B, EDS 413, EDS 414, equivalents; Corequisite: EDS 236, EDS 415 or advisor approval)
(3)	EDS 220	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part I (Admission to any Special Education Credential or master's program at Sacramento State)
(3)	EDS 221	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part II (EDS 220)
(1)	EDS 235	Initial Seminar: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (Corequisite: EDS 205, EDS 206)
(1)	EDS 236	Student Teaching Seminar: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (EDS 100A, EDS 100B, EDS 119, EDS 130A, EDS 130B, EDS 205, EDS 207, EDS 208, EDS 209, EDS 216A, EDS 216B, EDS 217, EDS 220, EDS 221, EDS 292A, EDS 292B, EDS 414; Corequisite: EDS 218, EDS 415 or advisor approval)
(3)	EDS 291A/B	Technology in Special Education/Lab (Admittance to Special Education Program or instructor permission; Corequisite: EDS 291B)
(3)	EDS 292A/B	Teaching English Learners in General and Special Education/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or MA education programs and EDBM 170; Corequisite: EDS 292B)
(3)	EDS 413	Field Practicum: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (EDS 100A, EDS 100B, EDS 119, EDS 130A, EDS 130B, EDS 205, EDS 206, EDS 235 or advisor approval; Corequisite: EDS 208)
(5)	EDS 414	Student Teaching I: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (EDS 100A, EDS 100B, EDS 119, EDS 130A, EDS 130B, EDS 205, EDS 206, EDS 208, EDS 209, EDS 235, EDS 413; Corequisite: EDS 217)
(10)	EDS 415	Student Teaching II: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (All credential coursework must be completed except EDS 218 and EDS 236, or advisor approval; Corequisite EDS 236)

Course/experience equivalencies may be granted by assigned EDS advisor as warranted.

Requirements - Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Credentials (Multiple or Single Subject Credential Already Held)

Units required: 54-59

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Prerequisites (9 units)
(3)	EDS 100A/B	Education of Exceptional Children/Youth/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 100B)
(3)	EDS 101A/B	Consultation Strategies for Educators of Students with Disabilities/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 101B)
(3)	EDS 130A /B	Typical and Atypical Developmental Characteristics and Outcomes for Young Children With Disabilities/Lab (CHDV 30 or approved equivalent; Corequisite: EDS 130B)
B. LEVEL I (45–50)
(3)	EDS 119	Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential Program)
(3)	EDS 120A/B	Positive Behavior Supports Students Mild, Moderate, Severe Behavioral Challenges/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential)
(3)	EDS 123A/B	Mathematics: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments (Corequisite: EDS 123A/B )
(3)	EDS 220	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part I ^ (Admission to any Special Education Credential or Master's Program at Sacramento State)
(3)	EDS 221	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part II ^ (EDS 220)
(3)	EDS 225A /B	Assessment of Learning and Teaching Across the Educational Continuum/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 225B)
(2)	EDS 232	Initial Seminar: Mild/Moderate (Prerequisite: Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential. (Corequisite: EDS 471 or EDTE 420A)
(1)	EDS 233	Final Student Teaching Seminar: Mild/Moderate (EDS 232 ; Corequisite: EDS 472, EDS 473)
(3)	EDS 273A/B	Instructional Strategies - Mild/Moderate/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or M.A. in Education programs; Corequisite: EDS 273B)
(3)	EDS 276A/B	Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or M.A. in Education programs and EDS 120A and EDS 120B . Corequisite: EDS 276B )
(3)	EDS 292A /B	Teaching English Learners in General and Special Education/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or MA education programs and EDBM 170; Corequisite: EDS 292B)
(5)	EDS 471	Initial Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate
(10-15)	EDS 472	Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate (Corequisite: EDS 233) OR
	EDS 473	Student Internship: Mild/Moderate

^ Not required if MS or SS Credential obtained after F ‘2000 and RICA passed
Other equivalencies may be granted by assigned EDS advisor as warranted.

Requirements – Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Credentials (No Other Credential Held)

Units required: 54-59

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Prerequisites (9 units)
(3)	EDS 100A/B	Education of Exceptional Children/Youth/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 100B)
(3)	EDS 101A/B	Consultation Strategies for Educators of Students with Disabilities/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 101B)
(3)	EDS 130A/B	Typical and Atypical Developmental Characteristics and Outcomes for Young Children With Disabilities/Lab (CHDV 30 or approved equivalent; Corequisite: EDS 130B)
B. LEVEL I (45-50)
(3)	EDS 119	Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential Program)
(3)	EDS 120A/B	Positive Behavior Supports Students Mild, Moderate, Severe Behavioral Challenges /Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential Program)
(3)	EDS 123A/B	Mathematics: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 123B)
(3)	EDS 220	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part I (Admission to any Special Education Credential or Master's Programs at Sacramento State)
(3)	EDS 221	Language and Literacy in General and Special Education: Part II (EDS 220)
(3)	EDS 225A/B	Assessment of Learning and Teaching Across the Educational Continuum/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 225B)
(2)	EDS 232	Initial Seminar: MM/MS Ed Core Content and PACT Overview (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential Program; Corequisite: EDS 471 or EDTE 420A)
(1)	EDS 233	Final Student Teaching Seminar: Mild/Moderate (EDS 232; Corequisite: EDS 472, EDS 473)
(3)	EDS 273A/B	Instructional Strategies Mild/Moderate/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or M.A. in Education programs; Corequisite: EDS 273B)
(3)	EDS 276A/B	Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or M.A. in Education programs and EDS 120A and EDS 120B . Corequisite: 276B)
(3)	EDS 292A/B	Teaching English Learners in General and Special Education/Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential or MA education programs and and EDBM 170; Corequisite: EDS 292B)
(5)	EDS 471	Initial Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate
(10-15)	EDS 472	Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate (Corequisite: EDS 233) OR
	EDS 473	Student Internship: Mild/Moderate

Admission to Level II Programs

In order to be eligible for admission to a Level II program, candidates must hold a valid Preliminary Level I Special Education Specialist Credential and must be working with students designated as receiving special education services. According to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, holders of Preliminary Level I credentials have 120 days from the beginning of teaching service under that credential to seek out Level II advising at a CCTC-approved institution and to develop an induction plan. The induction plan is a document that is jointly developed and approved by the candidate, the employer, and the University faculty. The plan represents the beginning support for the teacher as well as coursework, in-service activities, and mentoring intended to assist the candidate to adjust and grow in his/her new professional role. It is the responsibility of candidates needing Level II advising to notify the EDS Department Office of their need for such advising. Admission to the Level II program is administered by the EDS Department Office. Recommendation for the Level II credential is based upon successful completion of the induction plan, including prescribed University coursework, mentoring and professional development provided by the employer; in addition, candidates must teach a minimum of two years under the Preliminary Level I Credential in order to be eligible for the Level II Credential. All requirements for the Level II Credential must be completed within five years of completion of the Level I Credential program.

Required Courses (18 units)

(3)	EDS 252A/B	Advanced Teacher Induction Seminar/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 252B)
(6)	EDS 267A/B	Advanced Studies in Special Education-Seminar I/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 267B)
(6)	EDS 268A/B	Advanced Studies in Special Education-Seminar II/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 268B)
(3)	One elective course (Level II advisor approval required)

Requirements - Clear Credential Level II - Education Specialist

In order to earn a final recommendation for a California Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist Credential, candidates must meet the following CCTC requirements (where appropriate, Sacramento State courses that meet the CCTC requirements are listed):

• successful completion of the Level II Individualized Induction Plan;
• two years experience in public schools or private schools with equivalent status (verified by employing agency);
• health education (HLSC 136); and
• computer education (EDS 291A/B, EDTE 330, or EDTE 230).

Requirements - Certificate of Competence - Clear Resource Specialist

The Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence enables a Resource Specialist to provide special instruction and services for pupils with exceptional needs assigned to regular classrooms for the majority of the school day.

Possession of the Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence entitles the holder to serve as a resource specialist in any school district or public or private agency operating under the provisions of the California Master Plan for Special Education.

The Resource Specialist Certificate is required for those who hold Ryan and pre-Ryan specialist credentials (e.g., LH or SH). Graduates of the current Level I Specialist Credential programs do not need to pursue the separate certificate in order to be employed as resource specialists.

Students interested in obtaining a Resource Specialist Certificate need to obtain an application from the Department office and be notified of acceptance prior to enrolling in EDS 203.

To qualify for certification through Sacramento State, the following requirements must be met:

• possession of a valid Special Education Credential;
• prior completion of three years full time teaching experience, including both regular and special education experience (some student teaching may be included); and
• completion of the coursework listed below or the equivalent courses taken at another university with an approved Resource Specialist Certificate program (a minimum of 3 units must be taken at Sacramento State).

(3)	EDS 101A/B	Consultation Strategies for Educators of Students with Disabilities/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 101B)
(3)	EDS 201	Legal Aspects of Special Education
(3)	EDS 203	Seminar for Resource Specialists: Management and Delivery of Services (EDS 201, EDS 101A/B and Special Education Credential)
Field experience: student teaching in special education or equivalent teaching experience (written verification required).

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Requirements - Master of Arts in Education - Special Education

Admission Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student in the Master of Arts in Education, Special Education option, requires:

• a bachelor's degree and
• a minimum 3.0 overall GPA

Applicants who have deficiencies in admission requirements that can be removed by specified additional preparation may be admitted with conditionally classified graduate status. Any deficiencies will be noted on a written response to the student's admission application.

Admission Procedures

Persons interested in special education programs should first contact a faculty advisor in the appropriate area of interest.

All students, including Sacramento State graduates, must file the following with the Sacramento State Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center 206, (916) 278-6470:

• an online application for admission and
• one set of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State.

At the same time, each applicant must send the following to the Special Education, Rehabilitation, School Psychology, and Deaf Studies Department in the College of Education:

• written statement of professional goals, approximately 500 words;
• two letters of reference; and
• one set of transcripts, including Sacramento State (unofficial OK).

If students are to graduate under the provision of this catalog, they must maintain continuous enrollment from the date of classification to the date of graduation. Students who are planning to be absent for more than one semester must file a Leave of Absence request and have it approved prior to the absence.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Education (Special Education) requires completion of 30 units and:

• a 3.0 GPA or higher in all coursework;
• 18 units at the 200-level, excluding EDS 298;
• no more than 9 units transferable from another university; and
• no more than six units through Special Problems.

The following are not acceptable for MA credit:

• 300-level courses;
• student teaching courses; and
• extension courses not recognized by the college-of-record issuing degrees.

Advancement to Candidacy

Students working toward a Master's degree must file an application for Advancement to Candidacy, indicating a proposed program of study. This procedure should begin as soon as the classified graduate student has:

• been assigned an advisor by the Department Chair;
• removed any deficiencies in admission requirements;
• completed at least 12 units in the graduate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA, including coursework at the 200-level; and
• taken the Writing Placement for Graduate Students (WPG) or taken a Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI) course in their discipline within the first two semesters of coursework at California State University, Sacramento or secured approval for a WPG waiver.

Advancement to Candidacy forms are available in the Department office and the Office of Graduate Studies. The student fills out the form after planning a degree program in consultation with a faculty advisor and approved by the Graduate Coordinator. The completed form is then returned to the Office of Graduate Studies for approval.

Prior to graduation, an application for graduation must be filed in the Office of Graduate Studies by the deadline and all coursework leading to this Master's degree (as well as to special education credentials) must be completed within a seven year period.

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Courses (9 units)
(3)	EDS 250	Education Research (Graduate status)
(3)	EDS 251	Education for a Democratic, Pluralistic Society (Graduate status)
(3)	EDS 297	Current Issues in Special Education
B. Other Course Requirements (15-18 units)
Courses in special education and supporting fields, approved by a special education advisor.
C. Culminating Requirements (3-6 units)
(3-6)	Select one of the following:
	EDS 298	Master's Seminar in Special Education (EDS 297)
	EDS 500	Master of Arts Thesis: Special Education; Advanced to candidacy and chair permission two semesters prior to registration; Units of credit determined in consultation with thesis sponsor; (EDS 297)
	EDS 501	Master of Arts Project: Special Education; Advanced to candidacy and chair permission two semesters prior to registration; Units of credit determined in consultation with thesis sponsor; (EDS 297)

Thesis/Project/MA Seminar (EDS 500/EDS 501/EDS 298) courses require the student to file and have approved a Reservation Form for that course the semester before intended registration. Registration for EDS 199/EDS 299, Special Problems, requires a Special Problems petition be filed the semester before intended registration. Enrollment in the culminating experience (Thesis/Project/MA Seminar) may occur only after advancement to candidacy. Students seeking continuous enrollment must have advisor and graduate coordinator's approval.

Students choosing the project/thesis option must enroll for a total of six units, either six units in one semester or three units in each of two consecutive semesters. Students choosing to enroll for six units in one semester who do not complete the thesis or project during the semester of enrollment will receive an "NC" grade. Students choosing to enroll for three units for two consecutive semesters may receive a "Report in Progress" ("RP") grade for the first semester as deemed appropriate by the instructor; these students must complete the thesis or project in the second semester or receive an "NC" grade. Students receiving an "NC" grade for project/thesis must reapply to the Department for permission to re-enroll.

The graduate degree program is subject to general University and Departmental requirements. These requirements are explained in the "Graduate Studies" section of the Sacramento State Catalog.

Requirements - Master of Arts Degree in Education - School Psychology

Admission Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student in the Master of Arts in Education, School Psychology option, requires:

• a baccalaureate degree;

• a minimum 3.0 grade point average (if GPA is below 3.0, student may be accepted conditionally);

• successfully meeting the University English Writing Proficiency requirements;

• evidence of registration for or CBEST passing score; and

• the following courses:

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

(3)		A course in Introductory Statistics
(3)	EDC 170	Introduction to Counseling
(4)	EDC 171	Power, Privilege and Self Identity in Counseling
(3)	EDS 100A/B	Exceptional Children and Youth/Lab (Corequisite: EDS 100B)
(2)	EDTE 103A	Tutoring Children in Reading (Corequisite: EDTE 103B) AND
(1)	EDTE 103B	Tutoring Children in Reading Practicum (Corequisite: EDTE 103A) OR

One year of experience as a teacher or two years of experience as a teacher's aide.

(3)	PSYC 117	Drugs and Behavior
(3)	PSYC 168	Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 2)

In addition, candidates concurrently pursuing the Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology Endorsement, must pass the CBEST.

Applicants who have deficiencies in admission requirements that can be removed by specified additional preparation may be admitted with conditionally classified graduate status. Any deficiencies will be noted on a written response to the student's admission application.

Admission Procedures

All applicants wishing to pursue graduate study in School Psychology must first contact an advisor in this program. School Psychology applicants must submit a completed application (see below) by March 1st for admission to the program. All students are screened during the spring semester for fall admission only. All students must file the following to the Sacramento State Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center 206, (916) 278-6470:

• an online application for admission; and
• one set of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State.

At the same time, each applicant must forward the following to the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, School Psychology, and Deaf Studies:

• the program's application, available in Eureka Hall 316;
• three letters of reference (forms attached to application);
• one set of transcripts;
• evidence of experience in public schools; and
• evidence of strong communication skills.

School Psychology Option

The Master of Arts in Education (School Psychology) offers trainees the opportunity to gain skills in working with students, teachers, and parents in the school setting. Graduates of this degree who also complete practicum and fieldwork requirements are eligible for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology Endorsement, offered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Possession of the MA in Education (School Psychology) and the Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology Endorsement prepares an individual to meet the academic requirements for the Licensed Educational Psychologist license administered by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, Department of Consumer Affairs.

The program includes training in counseling techniques, the use of individual academic and psychological assessment tools, the introduction of behavioral interventions in the school and the home, consultation skills, techniques of program development and evaluation, special education law, and instructional strategies.

Unique strengths of the program include supervised training in a clinic setting, early field experience in schools, a one-year field placement in the public schools, and instruction by faculty who hold school psychology credentials.

The program also offers a CCTC approved internship in school psychology. Interns are jointly selected by program faculty and employing districts. Students are not eligible for the CCTC internship option until they are ready to register for EDS 441, usually in the fifth semester of the program. A minimum 1200-hour internship, completed in not more than four semesters, is required and must be approved by their advisor.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Education (School Psychology) requires completion of 51-54 units of coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A minimum of 21 of these units must be taken in residence at Sacramento State. Use of extension courses must be approved by the advisor. Enrollment in Special Problems will only be granted under exceptional circumstances. An outline of degree requirements follows:

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

First Semester (15 units)
(3)	EDS 201	Legal Aspects of Special Education
(3)	EDC 210	Multicultural/Ethnic Counseling (EDC 170, EDC 171)
(3)	EDS 231	Group Process in School Psychology
(3)	EDS 245	Psychology in the Schools (Must be admitted to School Psychology Program)
(3)	EDS 248	Human Development and Learning
Second Semester (12 units)
(3)	EDS 241	Counseling and Psychotherapy for School Psychologists (Corequisite: EDS 440)
(3)	EDS 242A	Cognitive Assessment (Corequisite: EDS 242B)
(3)	EDS 250	Education Research (Graduate status)
(3)	EDS 440	Practicum in Individual Counseling/School Psychology (Approval as a candidate in School Psychology program, approval of advisor, and Department petition)
Third Semester (9 units)
(3)	EDS 240	Functional Assessment of Behavior (Instructor permission)
(3)	EDS 244	Social, Emotional and Behavioral Assessment (EDS 242A and EDS 242B; Corequisite: EDS 243)
(3)	EDS 246A	Preventive Academic Interventions (Instructor permission)
Fourth Semester (12 units)
(3)	EDS 246B	Preventive Mental Health Interventions (Instructor permission)
(3)	EDS 247	Assessment of Special Needs
(3)	EDS	Elective from list of electives
(3)	EDTE or BMED	Elective from list of electives

Project/Thesis/MA Seminar (EDS 249/EDS 541 courses require students to file and have approved a Reservation Form for that course the semester before intended registration. Registration for Special Problems (EDS 199/EDS 299) requires a Special Problems petition be filed the semester before intended registration. Enrollment in the culminating experience (Thesis/Project/MA Seminar) may occur only after advancement to candidacy.

Please be aware that this Department requires the guidelines in the American Psychological Association (APA), most current edition, for formatting of projects/theses. The Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center 206, (916) 278-6470, also publishes a two-sided form, Thesis/Project Format Requirements, to refer to for the preparation and submission of the Master's Thesis or Project. You can find this form and other Graduate Studies forms on the web at www.csus.edu/gradstudies.

Prior to graduation, an application for graduation must be filed in the Office of Graduate Studies by the deadline date. In addition, all coursework leading to this Master's degree must be completed within a seven year period.

Credential Requirements

The Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology Endorsement, requires the program outlined for the MA in Education (School Psychology), plus the following:

(4)	EDS 242B	Cognitive Assessment Lab (Corequisite: EDS 242A)
(3)	EDS 243	Assessment Practicum
(1-10)	EDS 439	Early Fieldwork in School Psychology (Satisfactory completion of first year coursework)
(3-15)	EDS 441	Internship in School Psychology (Approval as a candidate in the School Psychology program, completion of courses required for the School Psychology Internship credential, approval of advisor, and Department petition)

If students are to graduate under the provision of this catalog, they must maintain continuous enrollment from the date of classification to the date of graduation. Students who are planning to be absent for more than one semester must file a Leave of Absence request and have it approved prior to the absence.

Requirements - Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) - School Psychology

Units required: 98-111

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites. First Semester(15 units)
(3)	EDC 210	Multicultural/Ethnic Counseling (EDC 170, EDC 171)
(3)	EDS 201	Legal Aspects of Special Education
(3)	EDS 231	Group Process in School Psychology
(3)	EDS 245	Psychology in the Schools (Must be admitted to School Psychology Program)
(3)	EDS 248	Human Development and Learning
Second Semester (16 units)
(3)	EDS 241	Counseling and Psychotherapy for School Psychologists (Corequisite: EDS 440)
(3)	EDS 242A	Cognitive Assessment (Corequisite: EDS 242B)
(4)	EDS 242B	Cognitive Assessment Lab (Corequisite: EDS 242A)
(3)	EDS 250	Education Research (Graduate Status)
(3)	EDS 440	Practicum in Individual Counseling/School Psychology (Approval as a candidate in School Psychology program, approval of advisor, and Department petition)
Third Semester (13 - 23 units)
(3)	EDS 240	Functional Assessment of Behavior (Instructor permission)
(3)	EDS 243	Assessment Practicum
(3)	EDS 244	Social, Emotional and Behavioral Assessment (EDS 242A and EDS 242B; Corequisite: EDS 243)
(3)	EDS 246A	Preventive Academic Interventions (Instructor permission)
(1-10)	EDS 439	Early Fieldwork in School Psychology (Satisfactory completion of first year coursework)
Fourth Semester (18 units)
(3)	EDS 243	Assessment Practicum
(3)	EDS 246B	Preventive Mental Health Interventions (Instructor permission)
(3)	EDS 247	Assessment of Special Needs
(3)	EDS	Elective from list of electives
(3)	EDTE or BMED	Elective from list of electives
(3)	EDS 246B	Preventive Mental Health Interventions (Instructor permission)
Fifth Semester (18-21 units)
(15)	EDS 441	Internship in School Psychology (Approval as a candidate in the School Psychology program, completion of courses required for the School Psychology Internship credential, approval of advisor, and Department petition)
(3-6)	EDS 540, EDS 542	Education Specialist Thesis/Project: School Psychology
Sixth Semester (18 units)
(3)	EDS 239	Education Specialist Seminar (Approval as a candidate in the Education Specialist program, completion of courses required for the School Psychology Internship credential, approval of advisor, and department petition)
(15)	EDS 441	Internship in School Psychology (Approval as a candidate in the School Psychology program, completion of courses required for the School Psychology Internship credential, approval of advisor, and Department petition)

Requirements - Master of Science in Counseling - Vocational Rehabilitation

The mission of the program is that every adult person with disabilities should have opportunity to independently function in our society. To this end, the program curriculum is structured to include those didactic and experiential activities which will prepare the graduate to function in a professional manner providing services to enhance maximum daily living, including employment, which is commensurate with the person's abilities and interests.

The Master of Science in Counseling (Vocational Rehabilitation) offers students the opportunity to gain several specialized skills for working with persons with disabilities. This program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors work in a wide variety of settings including community agencies, private agencies, enabling centers on college campuses, and state agencies. Their general function is to assist persons with disabilities to overcome deterrents to vocational success by means of counseling, training, and placement in suitable occupational areas.

The program includes training in counseling techniques; the use of medical, psychological, and occupational information; and the impact of disabilities on human behavior. In addition, the skills involved in finding and intake, vocational evaluation, restoration, training, job placement, and follow-up are taught. Independent living, assistive technology and disability rights are topic areas emphasized in the program.

Strengths of the program include outstanding field placements, the availability of specialized training in working with specific populations of persons with disabilities such as the hearing challenged, and individualized programs of study designed to meet the unique capabilities of each student. The faculty, through their extensive experience in the field at local, state, and national levels, and through their relationship with vocational rehabilitation counselors in the field, provide students with a program that will meet their future needs as vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Admission Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling requires:

• a baccalaureate degree;
• a minimum 3.0 grade point average (if GPA is below 3.0 student may be accepted conditionally); and
• successfully meeting the University English Writing Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who have deficiencies in admission requirements that can be removed by specified additional preparation may be admitted with conditionally classified graduate status. Any deficiencies will be noted on a written response to the student's admission application.

Prerequisites

(3)	EDC 170	Introduction to Counseling
(4)	EDC 171	Power, Privilege and Self Identity in Counseling
(3)	PSYC 168	Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 2)

Admission Procedures

All applicants wishing to pursue graduate study in Vocational Rehabilitation should first contact an advisor in this program.

Vocational Rehabilitation applicants must apply by April 1 for the following fall or October 1 for spring. All students, including Sacramento State graduates, must file the following with the Sacramento State Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center 206, (916) 278-6470:

• an online application for admission and
• one set of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State.

At the same time, each applicant must forward the following to the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, School Psychology, and Deaf Studies:

• the program's application (available in Eureka Hall 316);
• three letters of reference (forms attached to program application); and
• one set of transcripts, including Sacramento State (unofficial OK).

Approximately two weeks after the deadline for application and receipt of all items listed above, an interview may be scheduled with the applicant. A decision regarding admission will be mailed to the applicant approximately two weeks after completion of the screening process.

If students are to graduate under the provision of this catalog, they must maintain continuous enrollment from the date of classification to the date of graduation. Students who are planning to be absent for more than one semester must file a Leave of Absence request and have it approved prior to the absence.

Advancement to Candidacy

Students working toward a Master's degree must file an application for Advancement to Candidacy, indicating a proposed program of graduate study. This should begin as soon as the classified graduate student has:

• removed any deficiencies in admission requirements;
• completed all degree requirement prerequisites;
• completed at least 24 units in the graduate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA; and
• taken the Writing Placement for Graduate Students (WPG) or taken a Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI) course in their discipline within the first two semesters of coursework at California State University, Sacramento or secured approval for a WPG waiver.

Advancement to Candidacy forms are available in the Department office and the Office of Graduate Studies. The student fills out the form after planning a degree program in consultation with a Vocational Rehabilitation faculty advisor assigned by the Department Chair. The completed form is then returned to the Office of Graduate Studies for approval.

Thesis/Project (EDS 560/EDS 561) courses require the student to file and have approved a Reservation Form for that course the semester before intended registration. Registration for EDS 199/EDS 299, Special Problems, requires a Special Problems petition be filed the semester before intended registration. Enrollment in the culminating experience (Thesis/Project) may occur only after advancement to candidacy. Students seeking continuous enrollment must have advisor and graduate coordinator's approval.

All forms may be obtained in the Department office, Eureka Hall 316.

Prior to graduation, an application for graduation must be filed in the Office of Graduate Studies by the deadline date. In addition, all coursework leading to this Master's degree must be completed within a seven year period.

Degree Requirements

Units required for the MS: 60
A minimum of 21 units must be taken in residence at Sacramento State. Use of extension courses must be approved by the advisor. Enrollment in Special Problems will only be granted under exceptional circumstances.
Minimum required GPA: 3.0

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Graduate Core (17 units)
(3)	EDC 210	Multicultural/Ethnic Counseling (EDC 170 and EDC 171)
(3)	EDC 216	Counseling Theory (EDC 170 and EDC 171; Corequisite: EDC 280)
(3)	EDC 218	Appraisal in Counseling (EDC 170 and EDC 171)
(3)	EDC 219	Group Processes in Counseling (EDC 170, EDC 171, EDC 216, EDC 280)
(2)	EDC 280	Practicum in Communication (EDC 170 and EDC 171; Corequisite: EDC 216)
(3)	EDS 250	Education Research (Graduate status)
B. Rehabilitation Courses (36 units)
(3)	EDS 260A	Psychological, Social, and Medical Aspects of Disability (Approval as a candidate for the MS degree in Counseling)
(3)	EDS 260B	Psychological, Social, and Medical Aspects of Disability
(3)	EDS 262	Seminar in Counseling: Job Placement
(3)	EDS 263	Case Practices in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (EDC 170; approval as a candidate for the MS degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling)
(3)	EDS 264	Seminar in Counseling: Work Evaluation
(3)	EDS 460	Practicum in Individual Counseling/Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (Approval as a candidate in the Vocational Rehabilitation program; approval of advisor, and Department petition)
(3-15)	EDS 461	Field Study in Counseling/Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (Approval as a candidate in the Vocational Rehabilitation program, completion of core courses except EDS 560, EDS 561, or Comprehensive Examination [oral or written], approval of advisor, and Department petition)
(3)	EDS 462	Supervised Field Observations in Rehabilitation Counseling
C. Culminating Requirement (3-6 units)
(Advancement to Candidacy)
Select one of the following:
(4-6)	EDS 560	Master's Thesis Counseling/VRC (Plan A) (Completion of a thesis approved for the Master's degree; Number of units of credit is determined by the candidate's advisor)
(3)	EDS 561	Master's Project Counseling/VRC (Plan B) (Completion of a project approved for the Master's degree)
D. Electives (2-5 units) Select electives in consultation with an advisor, as needed to fulfill total unit requirement.

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