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Adult Learning Disabilities Certificate Program

Certificate Hybrid1 year

Adult Learning Disabilities

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This program is currently paused. Stay tuned for more information about it in the future. 

The needs of adults with learning disabilities (LD) are complex. Professionals who work with these individuals must possess a high level of expertise in the areas of learning disabilities theory, assessment, educational methodologies, instructional strategies, advising and counseling techniques, service delivery models, and knowledge of legal mandates and disability rights.

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Adult Learning Disabilities Courses
Graduate Level Academic Credit Courses

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Advanced Placement Summer Institute

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Advanced Placement ® Summer Institute
July 13-16, 2026

The Advanced Placement Summer Institute at Sacramento State is committed to providing educational continuity to all educators seeking the Advanced Placement (AP®) skill set.   
Come learn with us in person this July!​

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The AP® Summer Institutes are subject-specific professional development opportunities that provide teachers with the support and training needed to teach AP® courses. Teachers from around the world come together at these institutes to exchange ideas and information about AP® courses and exams.

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Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential

Program Overview 1 YearOnline

Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential

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Teaching in a Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway is where some of the most innovative teaching is happening today in education. Career Technical Education teachers are in high demand.

This is an opportunity for you to put your professional experience to use in the classroom. You will be an essential support for workforce development and help a young person set a path for their career. Our program will provide the information you need to know to transform your career knowledge into an educational curriculum.

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Explaining CTE’s Orientation for Incoming Students

Explaining CTE’s Orientation for Incoming Students

Dr. Veunta Dailey walks you through the orientation process for the Career Technical Education (CTE) credential program, outlining the steps for enrolling in classes, the program application fee policies, and the requirements for the preliminary and clear credentials.

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Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Academic Units Online1 year

Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

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Do you want to be authorized AND well-prepared to teach K-12 computer science? This program will help you get there.

Article April 13, 2026

From Student to Teacher: Why Ken Balderrama Chose to Lead CCE’s Program

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“The student has become the master.” That’s not just a well-known proverb, it also describes Ken Balderrama’s journey at Sac State’s College of Continuing Education [CCE]. 

Ken is not only a faculty member of CCE’s Computer Science Supplementary Authorization [CSSA] program, but he’s also a former student of the program, as well. 

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Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Courses

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Single Subject Science/Math Credentials & CSET Test Prep

Program Overview 2-6 MonthsHybrid Delivery

Single Subject Science/Math Credentials & CSET Test Prep

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Do you want to be credentialed AND well-prepared to teach middle/high school math or science? By taking courses in this program, you will be prepared to meet subject matter competency requirements for a single subject teaching credential (Foundational Level Mathematics or General Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics).

This program is currently paused. Stay tuned for more information about it in the future. 

Article May 5, 2025

Spotlighting CCE’s Single Subject Science/Math Credentials Program
Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Teachers

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In a time when California schools continue to face a critical shortage of qualified STEM educators, Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) is helping to close the gap through its innovative Single Subject Science/Math Credentials program.

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MA in Curriculum & Instruction

Master's Master's DegreeOnline1 – 1.5 years

Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum & Instruction)

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The MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction at Sacramento State empowers educators to deepen their understanding of teaching and learning while building real-world, research-based expertise. The program provides an opportunity for educators to develop and enhance expertise in a particular field of interest related to PreK-elementary, middle school, secondary, and higher education. Each course is designed to produce an ideal blend of theory, research, and practice in diverse educational settings.

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MA in Workforce Development

Master's Master's DegreeOnline

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies  
(Workforce Development Leadership)

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Workforce Development has emerged as a vibrant field in professional education and training. In educational settings, workforce development unites the activities of many units, blending academic, career and technical studies, and advising and counseling. 

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PPS Credential in School Social Work

Program Overview Sacramento2 months

Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work

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School social work (SSW) is a challenging and rewarding profession. In schools, social workers often serve as the liaison between parents/guardians, the school administration and the community.
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School Nurse Credential Program

Master's Hybrid1 year

School Nurse Credential + Master’s Degree in Nursing

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In California, school nursing is considered to be a highly specialized area of nursing practice requiring additional education and clinical preparation. The College of Continuing Education, in partnership with the Sacramento State School of Nursing, is offering the School Nurse Credential (SNC) program. The SNC program began in 1966 and is academically based in the nursing graduate program at Sacramento State.

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Play Therapy Graduate Certificate

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Play Therapy Graduate Certificate

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2026 Update: The Certificate in Play Therapy program is not currently accepting applications.

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