Catalog 73 - National University

School of Educationgrade point average on a 4.0 scale for graduate work• All students must complete a credentials packet and beinterviewed by a Credential Advisor within the first 60 days ofenrollment.• All students must enroll in electronic portfolio.Recommendation for Clear Level II Education SpecialistCredentialsIn order to be recommended for a California Level II EducationSpecialist Credential in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/SevereDisabilities Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, the student must show:• A minimum of two years of successful, full-time teachingexperience in the area on the Preliminary credential in the publicschools or private schools of equivalent status, as verified by theapplicant’s employer• Successful completion of the program (coursework andapproved non-University activities) for the Level II credentialwithin five years. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade pointaverage.• Successful completion of the exit process with assignedUniversity supervisor, including examination of electronicportfolio and passing grade on exit exam.• Submission of any required applications and fees.• Completion of any needed credential clearing courses. All LevelII Education Specialist credential candidates are required to havesuccessfully completed coursework in Level I EducationalTechnology and Health Education, including valid CPRCertification for Infant, Child and Adult. Candidates will beevaluated for these courses. If these classes have been completedin a Level I program or at another university, the student shouldmeet with an admissions or Credential Advisor to submit anonline equivalency request.SchedulingAll courses are scheduled by an advisor. Courses in the Level IIprogram may not be taken concurrently. Instructions for applying fora waiver of EXC 656 are provided in EXC 655A.Candidates for the Level II Credential must take EXC 655A first andmay not begin any of the other Level II courses until EXC 655A iscompleted. EXC 655B must be taken last.Candidates in the mild/moderate program may take EXC 656, EXC657, and EXC 658 in any order. Candidates in the moderate/severeprogram may take EXC 656, EXC 657, and EXC 659 in any order.Candidates in the deaf and hard-of-hearing program may take EXC656, EXC 657, and IHD 1203X in any order.CLEAR LEVEL II EDUCATION SPECIALIST: 8Mild/Moderate Disabilities(780-358)(5 courses; 18 quarter units)Department Chair and Faculty Advisor: Britt Ferguson • (858)-642-8346 •mferguson@nu.eduEXC 655A Professional Induction Seminar (3 quarter units)EXC 656 Best Practices Spec Needs Stud(Students may substitute approved non-University activities for thisclass. Only full-time faculty members may approve courseequivalence.)EXC 657 Comm. Resource & TransitionEXC 658 Adv. Spc. Mild/ModerateEXC 655B Exit Seminar (1.5 quarter units)Exit ExamTo apply for the credential please refer to “Recommendation forClear Level II Education Specialist Credential” section of the catalog.230CLEAR LEVEL II EDUCATION SPECIALIST: 8Moderate/Severe Disabilities(780-359)(5 courses; 18 quarter units)Department Chair and Faculty Advisor: Britt Ferguson • (858)-642-8346 •mferguson@nu.eduEXC 655A Professional Induction Seminar Plan (3 quarter units)EXC 656 Best Practices Spec Needs Stud(Students may substitute approved non-Universityactivities for this class. Only full-time faculty membersmay approve the course equivalence.)EXC 657 Comm. Resource & TransitionEXC 659 Adv. Spc. Moderate/SevereEXC 655B Exit Seminar (Portfolio required)(1.5 quarter units)Exit ExamTo apply for the credential please refer to “Recommendation forClear Level II Education Specialist Credential” section of the catalog.CLEAR LEVEL II EDUCATION SPECIALIST: 8Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing(780-370)Department Chair: Britt Ferguson • (858)-642-8346 • mferguson@nu.eduFaculty Advisor: Colleen Smith • (858) 768-0439• csmith2@nu.eduProgram Requirements(5 courses; 18 quarter units)EXC 655A Professional Induction Seminar (3 quarter units)EXC 656 Best Practices Spec Needs Stud(Students may substitute approved non-Universityactivities for this class. Only full-time faculty membersmay approve the course equivalence.)EXC 657 Comm. Resource & TransitionIHD 1203X Facilitating Outcomes language, Learning, Speech andListeningEXC 655B Exit Seminar (Portfolio Required)(1.5 quarter units)Exit ExamTo apply for the credential please refer to “Recommendation forClear Level II Education Specialist Credential” section of the catalog.CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS(770)● Applied Behavioral Analysis(770-000-903)Faculty Advisor: Bill Matthew • (661) 864-2360 • wmatthew@nu.eduThe five-course sequence in applied behavior analysis is designed toprepare candidates for the national certification examinationsponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Applicantsfor the Certification as a Behavior Analyst (ABA) will have to meetadditional requirements to qualify. All five ABA courses must betaken from National University in order to earn this Certificate.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Use scientifically based behavior change methods• Meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s academicrequirements for taking the Board Certified Behavior Analystand/or the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analystcertification examinations.