Candidates entering this program have either received a Bachelor's Degree or will receive a Bachelor's Degree prior to the end of their Credential Program (including CSULB Liberal Studies Track I majors). Through this pathway candidates will earn a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in 2 years.
The UDCP Program is a cohort program that begins in the Fall semester only. Since the program is a cohort model, candidates follow the schedule listed below and the program cannot be completed part time. During Semester 1 and Semester 2 candidates will be participating in Clinical Practice (fieldwork) 2-3 days a week in a classroom and taking classes 3-4 days a week. During Semester 3 and Semester 4 candidates will be student teaching half the day 4 days a week and the full day 1 day a week while taking classes in the afternoons/evenings 3-4 days a week.
| Semester 1 15 units (Fall) |
Semester 2 13 units (Spring) |
Semester 3 13 units (Fall) |
Semester 4 13 units (Spring) |
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| UDCP 400 Foundations of Inclusive Education (2) |
EDSP 564 Assessment & Evaluation of Students with Disabilities (3) |
UDCP 420 (Gen Ed) or UDCP 422 (M/M) or UDCP 423 (M/S) Student Teaching (6) |
UDCP 420 (Gen Ed) or UDCP 422 (M/M) or UDCP 423 (M/S) Student Teaching (6) |
| UDCP 410 Literacy I (4) |
UDCP 411 Literacy II (4) |
UDCP 415 Math II (2) |
SCED 475 Teaching and Learning Science (3) |
| UDCP 402 Equity, Access, and Inclusive Education (3) |
UDCP 401 Positive Behavior Support (3) |
UDCP 407 Artistic & Physical Education (2) |
EDSP 578 Instructional Methods & Strategies for Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3) |
| EDSP 454 Development of Communication Skills in Bilingual Context (3) |
EDEL 462 Teaching and Learning Math (3) |
EDEL 472 Teaching and Learning History/Social Science (3) |
UDCP 414 Transition Planning (1) |
| ED P 301/302 Child/Adolescent Development (3) |
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| Clinical Practice | Clinical Practice |
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