Education Specialist Program

Cal Poly Pomona offers two different Education Specialist (ES) Credentials:

Mild/Moderate Disabilities (M/M) – work with students with learning disabilities, autism, emotional and behavior disorders, mild-moderate intellectual impairments.
Moderate/Severe Disabilities (M/S) – work with students with moderate-severe intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, autism, emotional and behavior disorders.
California has a 2-level credential structure. All ES candidates must first get a Level I and then get a Level II.
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- Preliminary Level I Credential – emphasizes core knowledge and skills needed by all special educators
- Professional Clear Level II Credential – fosters advanced skills and knowledge. Must be completed within 5 years of the date of issuance of the Level I credential.
- Year Round Schedule 2009-10
- Already have a Multiple or Single Subjects credential?
- Already have an Education Specialist credential – want to add Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe?

For more information, please visit the Credential Services Office .