Resource Specialist Competency

The curriculum for the Resource Specialist certificate of competency is designed to prepare candidates, who have approved entry-level skills and professional preparation, assume the role as resource specialists in programs serving special education students. The program meets the competencies set forth by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as well as additional standards deemed appropriate by the faculty of the Department of Special Education, other university personnel and community advisory board members. Students desiring this certificate without enrolling for a degree or credential should apply for admission to the university as post baccalaureate with a Resource Specialist objective.

1. Review the First-Year Student Eligibility Requirements and Admission Deadlines . 
2. Prepare application materials such as transcripts, test scores (AP/IB), current and planned courses, annual household income, citizenship status and social security number (if available).
3. Credit/Debit Card or Paypal account to pay the $70 application fee (per campus), unless you qualify for an application fee waiver. Important: Cal State Apply automatically considers for an application fee waiver based on the information provided in the application, and provides immediate eligibility for a fee waiver. The use of fee waiver forms is not required.
4. Stay in Touch! Add [email protected] to your email address book or safe senders list, and check your email often.Your application statuswill be available on your Titan Online Student Homepage.