Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Special Education at San Diego State University. Our Department prepares educators and other professionals to work with people with exceptionalities and their families. The majority of our programs prepare special education teachers to work with children with disabilities and their families from birth through young adulthood. There are also programs for those interested in working with students who are gifted and talented.
The statements found on the Special Education web site are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up to date and accurate, official information can be found in the university's Bulletin of the Graduate Division.
Department Application periods for Spring and Fall are:
- October 1 through November 15 for Spring admission
- February 1 through March 30 for Fall admission
Deadline to submit University application for Spring and Fall are:
- April 1 for Summer admission
- November 1 for Spring admission
- May 1 for Fall admission
Programs include:
Level I Education Specialist Credentials
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Practicum Handbook
Level II Education Specialist Credentials
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Early Childhood Special Education
- CTC Certificates in:
- Early Childhood Special Education
Master of Arts Degree in Education with Specializations
- Developing Gifted Potential
- Early Childhood
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Resource Specialization
- Severely Emotionally Disturbed/Behaviorally Disordered
Contact the Department Office for more information. For university certificates, please see the SDSU Graduate Bulletin.