Special Education Intern Program
TOP TRAINING TO MEET TODAY'S CHALLENGES
At the Shirley M. Hufstedler School of Education, we care about the unique demands special education teachers face in ever-growing, increasingly diverse urban settings. We also know how California state laws regarding special education credentials have changed. Regardless of where you are on your career path, we offer all the accreditation opportunities you need.
LEARN FROM A LEADER
As one of the state's leading special education programs, HSOE enables candidates to:
- Specialize in mild to moderate disabilities
- Teach as an intern to earn preliminary credentials
- Fulfill state-mandated requirements to clear California credentials
- Gain authorization in autism spectrum disorders.
BENEFIT FROM MENTORING
We believe strong mentoring is the foundation to your success. That's why we pair students in every one of our special education programs with with the Bay Area's strongest, most influential special education practitioners.
SPECIALIZE IN SPECIAL ED (MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES)
Choose the program that's right for you:
- Preliminary credential program admits intern-eligible candidates with a teacher-of-record position as a special education teacher in a California K–12 school
- Clear credential program admits special education teachers with a California preliminary special education credential
GAIN AUTHORIZATION IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
The need for autism spectrum special education practitioners is on the rise. HSOE's CCTC-approved program is geared to meet those demands with a comprehensive, best-practices, results-driven program flexible enough to advance your needs while recognizing your experience
EVENING AND WEEKEND CLASSES
We know many of our candidates are practicing teachers, so we make it easy for you to complete the one-year credential program during evening and monthly Saturday classes.
QUESTIONS?
Questions about enrollment, matriculation, credentialing requirements and financial assistance? We have answers. Email or call for helpful guidance.
Julie Aquino, Special Education Admissions
Email: jaquino@alliant.edu
Phone: 1.415.955.2087
PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Be sure to ask about our district partnership scholarship options:
- Monthly payments
- District Intern Program credit transfer for MAE credit
- AmeriCorps Voucher deferred payment