Education Specialist Credential Program
 

UC Riverside's Education Specialist Credential program is ideal for individuals who want to complete requirements for a California Education Specialist Instruction credential. As a student, you will study cutting-edge, research informed curricula that will prepare you to address the needs of all students in culturally responsive ways. By the end of program, you'll earn two credentials: mild/moderate and moderate/severe authorizations. The educational specialist credential-only program is a full-time post baccalaureate cohort program that begins in the summer quarter.

Program Overview

• Tuition approximately $18,120. Scholarships and financial aid available 
• Field and practicum experiences completed at assigned school sites during the day
• Late afternoon and evening classes on UCR campus

Admissions Requirements 

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution 
• A minimum 3.0 GPA based on the last 90 quarter units in the baccalaureate program
• Passage of Basic Skills and Subject Matter requirements
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official degree posted transcripts 
   

Curriculum Overview

Education Specialist Credential Curriculum Overview