Prerequisite Courses to be completed with grade of 3.0 (“B”) or better
1. ESPE 529: Introductory Methods for Special Education (4)
2. ESPE 530: Psychology & Education of Exceptional Individuals (4)

M.A. Degree Program Course Work (48 quarter units)
1. EDUC 603: Effective Communication in Education (4)
2. EDUC 605: Introduction to Educational Research (4)
3. EDUC 607: Foundations of Education (4)
4. ESPE 624: Managing Learning and Social Communities (4)
5. ESPE 635: Effective Communication with Professionals & Families (4) 
6. ESPE 637: Assessment and Evaluation (4)
7. ESPE 649: Secondary Transition & Career/Vocational Preparation (4)
8. ESPE 660: Instruction Plan for Cultural & Ethnically Diverse Students with Special Needs (4)
9. ESPE 655: Curriculum and Methods in Special Education: Language Arts (4)
10. ESPE 656: Curriculum and Methods in Special Education: Core Subjects (4) 
11. ESPE 657: Seminar on Mild to Moderate Disabilities(4)

12. Select one of the following options:

A. Master’s Degree Project (4) OR
B. Written Comprehensive Examination Option:

1. Successful completion of the written comprehensive examination; AND 
2. Four units chosen from one of the following:
EADM 616: Administration of Special Services (4)
ESPE 542D: Seminar in Education (4)
ESPE 633: Reflective Inquiry Seminar & Induction Plan (4)
Note: Application required for ESPE 633. Contact the Department of Special Education at 909/537-7406.
ESPE 685: Advanced Behavior Management (4)
ESPE 691A-J: Issues and Trends in Special Education (4)
ESPE 665: Teaching Methods for Preschool Handicapped Children (4)

MA PROGRAM/ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY
Note: Advancement to candidacy must be processed prior to completion of 20 quarter units of master’s degree course work. Students will NOT be permitted to take the comprehensive examination in the same quarter they are advanced to candidacy.

1. In addition to the above program admission requirements, master’s degree candidates must successfully complete the following requirements in order to be advanced to candidacy:Achieve unconditional admission to the M.A. in Education: Special Education Option (Mild/Moderate);

2. Completion of ESPE 624, 637, 655 and 656, with a 3.0 (“B”) GPA or better with no grade lower than a “B-”.

3. Secure approval of advancement to candidacy. A Graduate Approved Program Plan must be prepared in consultation with assigned advisor in the College of Education and approved by the Chair of the Department of Special Education. See Master's Degree Program Plan

4. Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the general requirements listed in the university Catalog of Programs, candidates must meet the following requirements for graduation:

1. A minimum of 48 applicable quarter units of post-baccalaureate course work, with a minimum of 35 units completed at this university;
Note: The program may not include more than 13 quarter units in approved CSUSB Extension or transfer courses from other colleges/universities. CSUSB will not consider the transfer of course work from an institution which will not accept the course work towards its own advanced degree program.

2. A grade point average of 3.0 (“B”) in course work taken towards the M.A. degree with no grade lower than a “B-”;

3. Successful completion of the thesis/project and/or comprehensive examination to meet the university graduation writing requirement; and

4. Candidates must submit a completed Graduation Requirement Check to the Office of Admissions and Records at least one quarter prior to the anticipated quarter of graduation.