You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Literacy and Early Education
Credential Programs
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential programs in the Department of
Literacy and Early Education include: Option II - Early Childhood Education
with CLAD Emphasis.
For clarification pertaining to program content, see the appropriate Multiple
Subject program coordinator or contact the Student Services Office in ED
100, (559) 278-0300.
Option II Early Childhood Education
with CLAD Emphasis
The Early Childhood Education Emphasis Program prepares students to teach
in the elementary grades, with special strengths in early childhood education.
This block program with fieldwork and student teaching in early childhood
classrooms, preschool, kindergarten, primary, and intermediate grades enables
the student to obtain a Multiple Subject CLAD Credential in a specific emphasis
area. Students who elect to complete the EHD 160 assignment in two semesters
enroll in EHD 160A (5 units) and EHD 160B (5 units). Successful completion
of EHD 160A and EHD 160B must include a minimum of one week of full-time
student teaching in each assignment.
Program Requirements
- Subject Matter Competency. Demonstrate subject matter competence through completion of the Multiple Subject Equivalency Program or pass the Multiple Subject Assessment of Teaching (MSAT) examination Content Knowledge and Content Area Exercises I and II.
- Prerequisite Requirements
(a) Three units of child development or child psychology coursework
(b) LEE 133 or LING 133 and the equivalent of 6 units of the same foreign language
(c) EHD 50 or waiver - Professional Preparation
EHD 111 (1 unit)
EHD 112 (1 unit)
EHD 113 (1 unit)
CTET 121 (3 units)
ERF 130A (1 unit)
ERF 130ECE (2 units)
ERF 140A (1 unit)
ERF 140ECE (2 units)
LEE 146 (3 units)
LEE 148 (4 units)
LEE 149 (3 units) - EHD 160C (10 units)
Total (32 units) - Completion of a Bachelor's Degree. California law requires a bachelor's degree in a subject area other than professional education.
Other Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
Programs with CLAD Emphasis. The emphasis of CLAD/BCLAD programs is
to prepare teachers to work with English language learners. The CLAD authorization
will certify teachers to provide instruction for English language development
and specially designed academic instruction in English. The BCLAD (Spanish
and Hmong) has replaced the Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Credential and authorizes
teachers to provide academic instruction to English language learners in
their primary language.
Prerequisite Requirements
Requirements for a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
with CLAD/BCLAD:
- Demonstrate subject matter competence: (a.) Complete an approved Multiple Subject Equivalency Program, the Liberal Studies degree, or pass the Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (MSAT), tests for Content Knowledge and Content Area Exercises 1 and 2. (b.) Receive written notice from the academic adviser that subject matter competence has been met. (c.) Additional course requirements: LEE or LING 133 and the equivalent of 6 units of the same foreign language.
- Additional classes for BCLAD: the BCLAD requires courses in addition to those listed. For specific courses, see the Liberal Studies adviser, (559) 278-0270, or Multiple Subject adviser, (559) 278-0305.
- Professional Preparation
EHD 110 (3 units)
CTET 121 (3 units)
CTET 125 (3 units)
ERF 130 (3 units)
ERF 140 (3 units)
CTET 150 (3 units)
LEE 156 (3 units)
EHD 160C (10 units)
Total* (34 units)
*Additional course for BCLAD:
LEE 139BC (3 units)
Specialist Credentials/Certificate
Specialist credentials may be earned by holders of Multiple Subject and
Single Subject credentials. The specialist credential represents a year
of postbaccalaureate study in an area of teaching specialization. Specialist
credential programs offered through the Department of Literacy and Early
Educa tion include: 1) Early Childhood Education and 2) Reading/Language
Arts.
Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential
Admission Requirements. (1) Prerequisite: completion of a Multiple
Subject Credential or Single Subject Credential, (2) Completion of an Application
for Admission to the Specialist Credential Program that must be approved
by the program coordinator, (3) Attainment of Postbaccalaureate Standing
(Credential only) or Graduate Standing (Credential and Master's Degree).
Program
- Course Requirements
Select 15 units with approval of ECE coordinator: LEE 171, 232, 233, 235, 241, 271 (15 units) - Electives are selected from fields including special education,
educational administration, bilingual education, and other fields as determined
in consultation with the ECE faculty adviser (15 units)
Total (30 units) - Experience. Two years of successful teaching experience in early childhood education.
Courses taken in the Early Childhood Specialist Credential Program may be
used to satisfy part or all of the clear credential (fifth year) requirements
provided prior approval is obtained from the early childhood education coordinator.
Specialist credential courses may also be used to meet part or all of the
requirements for a master's degree. It is strongly advised that application
for the master's degree be completed at the same time the application for
the specialist credential occurs. See the SOEHD Teacher Preparation and
Services Center in ED 100 for admission information. For information about
all early childhood programs, contact the early childhood education program
coordinator at (559) 278-0267.
Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential
Admission Requirements.
(1) complete application for postbaccalaureate standing at California
State University, Fresno;
(2) complete application for Admission to SOEHD graduate programs;
(3) possess a GPA of 2.75 overall;
(4) provide three letters of recommendation;
(5) complete a Statement of Purpose;
(6) take the GRE (general test) or the Miller Analogies Test and submit
a copy of score;
(7) successfully complete 12 semester units of education coursework;
(8) possess a basic teaching credential.
Program
- Course Requirements
LEE 213, 214, 215, 224, 234, 244, 254, 278 (24 units) - Experience: Completion of a one semester supervised field experience (LEE 254) and three years of successful teaching experience at any grade level (K-12).
Courses taken in the Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential Program
may be used to satisfy part or all of the clear credential requirements
for either the Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential, provided prior
approval is obtained from the fifth-year adviser. Specialist credential
courses may also be used to meet part of the requirements for a master's
degree. See the SOEHD Teacher Preparation and Services Center in ED 100
for admission information. For information about the Reading/Language Arts
Specialist Credential, contact the reading/language arts program coordinator
at (559) 278-0278.
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Early Childhood Education
The Master of Arts degree in Education with an option in early
childhood education offers specialized preparation for a wide variety of
positions in educational settings with children from birth through the primary
grades. The program is designed to meet individual needs of candidates with
different experiential and educational backgrounds and varied career objectives.
Students may use the program to meet fifth-year credential requirements
for the Clear Teaching Credential.
Admission Requirements for Classified Standing. See General
Admission Requirements in the Education Graduate Program section in
this catalog.
Program. Prerequisites: LEE 171 and 12 additional units in education
or child development and an adequate background for advanced work in the
field as determined by the program faculty. ERF 153 is no longer a prerequisite
for admission to the program. However, it is still a prerequisite to the
research core requirement, ERF 220.
Course Requirements
ERF 220; ERF 285 or 288; LEE 298B or 299 (10 units)
Select 15 units with approval of ECE coordinator: LEE 171; LEE 232, 233,
235, 241, 271 (15 units)
Approved Electives (5 units)
Total (30 units)
For information on the M.A. in Education, early childhood education
option, contact the early childhood education coordinator at (559) 278-0320.
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Reading/Language Arts
The Master of Arts degree program in Education with an option in reading/language
arts is designed to provide professional and specialized preparation for
classroom and resource teachers and consultants; diagnosticians and supervisors
in reading clinics, schools, and community colleges. It enables graduates
to do consulting and editing for publishing companies and to pursue advanced
graduate study in universities offering the doctoral degree.
Admission Requirements for Classified Standing. See General
Admission Requirements in the Education Graduate Program section in
this catalog.
Program. Prerequisites: 12 units of professional education coursework.
ERF 153 is no longer a prerequisite for admission to the program. However,
it is still a prerequisite to the research core requirement, ERF 220.
Course Requirements
ERF 220; ERF 285 or 288 and LEE 298A or 299 (10 units)
LEE 213, 215, 244, 278 (12 units)
Approved Electives (8 units)
(See adviser for suggested courses or groupings. The program offers
special elective groupings in Integrated Language Arts, Teaching LEP Students,
Diagnostic/Clinic Experiences, and Reading Recovery.)
Total (30 units)
For information on the M.A. in Reading/Language Arts, contact the reading/language
arts coordinator at (559) 278-0278.
