Teaching is a rewarding path to take, and gaining Added Authorizations for Special Education can help you provide support and guidance to the students who need it most.
Why Get Your Added Authorizations for the Special Education Credential?
Special Education Added Authorizations provide benefits to your career and help you meet the needs of every student.
As a holder of Special Education Added Authorizations, you'll gain expertise that was not part of your original credential authorization.
Why Get Your Added Authorizations at CSUN?
A Large Program
CSUN has one of the largest public university, education credentialing programs in the state of California.
As a result of our size, we can offer specialized instruction in the teaching of over a dozen specific subjects, rather than the generalized methods at many institutions.
Foundation of Knowledge and Research
At CSUN, we've built our programs on knowledge derived from sound theories and rigorous research. You'll be encouraged to take time for reflection, problem solving and collaboration. Our ongoing research is paired with continuous support for you, your schools, and your communities.
What You'll Learn
CSUN's comprehensive authorization program offers two options to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization allows you to conduct assessments, provide instruction and special education-related services to individuals with a primary disability of autism.
Resource Specialist
The Resource Specialist Added Authorization allows you to conduct educational assessments, provide instruction and special education support services to students across disability areas. These students are assigned to general education classroom teachers for a majority of a school day, but are benefiting from an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP) and/or Individualized Transition Plan (ITP).