Clear Education Specialist Credential | CSUF Extension and International Programs

Complete your Clear Education Specialist Credential in 3-4 courses with CSUF

Have a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential or a Level I Education Specialist Credential?

The Clear Education Specialist Credential (CESC) Program from Cal State Fullerton is a fully online program that helps you meet required California credentialing standards.

But this program isn’t just designed to help you meet state standards; it’s also an effective way for dedicated educators like you to advance their career.

Your Credential, Your Way

There are two ways to obtain your Clear Education Specialist Credential at California State University, Fullerton:

Pathway #1: If you are not seeking a master’s degree, take your courses through Extension and International Programs at CSUF. There’s no application process — simply register for one of the three Program Specific Required Courses and all three of the Required Core Courses. (Four courses total.)

If you hold a Level I Credential, you will need to take SPED 496 in addition to your Program Specific Required Course and Required Core Courses. (Five courses total.)

Pathway #2: If you are seeking a master’s degree, complete your Clear Credential through the College of Special Education.

Clear Education Specialist Credential Program Courses:

Program Specific Required Courses (choose the course for your credential):

• SPED 532 — for the Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Credentials
  • Register for this course.
  • Contact: Dr. Tiffany Row at trow@fullerton.edu for Mild/Moderate Credential questions
  • Contact: Dr. Erica Howell at ehowell@fullerton.edu for Moderate/Severe Credential questions
• SPED 535 — for the Early Childhood Credential
  • Register through Open University.
  • Contact: Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne at jmyck-wayne@fullerton.edu

Required Core Courses

• SPED 502 (or other approved elective — contact Dr. Pierson at mpierson@fullerton.edu)
• SPED 551
• SPED 533
  • You must take SPED 533 in your final semester.
  • You must hold a full-time position as an education specialist to take SPED 533.
  • You must complete your one Program Specific Required Course (see above) to take SPED 533.

Required Course (only for candidates who hold a Level I Credential)

• SPED 496

Non-California Residents

Due to state and federal regulations, non-California residents may only enroll in CSUF online courses when their state has authorized CSUF as a provider. Click here for more information.