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Early Childhood Special Education Bridge Authorization

Get ready to earn your Early Childhood Special Education Bridge Authorization at Cal State Fullerton! This is a fully online course that takes just 8 weeks to complete.

CSUF's Early Childhood Special Education Bridge Authorization Credential Benefits:

  • Authorizes current ECSE credential holders to teach birth to TK/K
  • Can be verified through the completion of coursework, professional development, or demonstrated competence and experience that addresses the added TPEs

You Should Complete the Early Early Childhood Special Education Bridge Authorization Credential Program If You:

Earned your Education Specialist–Early Childhood Credential prior to July 1, 2022
Plan to work in a TK or Kinder Special Education classroom

Which Early Childhood Special Education Bridge Course Will You Complete?

SPED 422 (3 units) - Early Childhood Special Education: Beyond Preschool