You are in the official 2001-2002 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 three-semester 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 or EHD 160C must
include a minimum of two weeks of full-time student teaching in
each classroom 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 (2 unit)
CTET 121 (3 units)
ERF 130ECE (3 units)
ERF 140ECE (3 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 135 or 136 (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 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.
The Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential Program is being revised and resubmitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Anyone admitted after June 1, 2000 will have to complete the new program, which is expected to include one additional 3-unit course.
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. The Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential Program
is being revised and resubmitted to the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing. Anyone admitted after June 1, 2000 will
have to complete the new program, which is expected to include
one additional three unit course.
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.
Advising note: 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.
Advising Note
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.
Literacy and Early Education Courses