Extensive Support Needs Bridge for Established Education Specialist Teachers

  1. Completed admission application and application fee. 

  2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work. 

  3. Statement of purpose. Write a statement of purpose addressing the following points: your reasons for entering the teaching profession, any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study, and your perspectives on the relevance and role of cultural competence in teaching. Your statement should be approximately 500-words in length and typewritten. 

  4. Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or Equivalent). 

  5. Current TB Clearance. 

  6. Hold a Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential. 

3 semester hours 

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