Cal Poly Pomona offers the Preliminary Education Specialist Credentials in Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe disabilities, wi ... th the option to add on a Master of Arts degree. Credentials meet all "highly qualified" requirements and include English learner authorization and autism competencies. Our program is a regional leader in preparing exemplary and passionate special education professionals. We develop special education professionals who use best practices to teach, support, and advocate for their students with disabilities and their families with excellence, integrity and high expectations. read more