Program: Supported Employment and Transition Specialist Certificate - San Diego State University

Apr 17, 2025

2019/2020 University Catalog

This certificate prepares specialists who develop and implement programs in supported employment and adult community living for youth and adults with disabilities. Students must complete 21 units with a 3.0 (B) grade point average. Students are able to develop competencies in instructional interventions, living options, community networking, and career development.

Prerequisites: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of at least 2.75 (when A equals 4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. Introductory disability coursework and experience.

Required Courses (9 Units)

SPED 657 - Facilitating Transition Across Environments in Special Education Units: 3
or
ARP 684 - Rehabilitation Foundations Units: 3 But not both.
ARP 687 - Job Development for Individuals with Disabilities Units: 3
SPED 771 - Directed Internship: Special Education Units: 1-6 (3)
or
ARP 743 - Fieldwork in Rehabilitation Units: 3-6 (3) But not both.
or
ARP 745 - Internship in Rehabilitation Units: 3-9 (3-6) But not both.
or
CSP 730 - Fieldwork in Counseling Units: 2-6 (3) But not both.

To Complete the Certificate

To complete the certificate, students must select 12 units of approved coursework in Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education; counseling and school psychology; or special education.

Dr. Caren L. Sax, certificate program adviser in the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education, meets with each certificate student to design an individualized program of study based on the student’s educational background and professional experience. Students may enroll in certificate program and master’s degree program concurrently.