California credential programs, approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), authorize the granting of special education credentials as “basic” credentials. The approved programs at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) include the following:

- Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials

- Clear (Induction) Education Specialist Credentials

- Intern Credentials in Special Education

- Added authorizations (see advisor for a complete listing of approved added authorizations offered)

- Education Specialist Credential Program combined with a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education

Standards for the English language authorization are embedded in the preliminary Education Specialist programs and are approved by the CTC.

The credentials completed under these requirements will authorize the holder to provide the following services to English learners:

1. Instruction for English language development; and
2. Specially designed content instruction delivered in English.