You are in the official 1999-2000 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Counseling
and Special Education
Credential Program Requirements
The Department of Counseling and Special Education offers programs leading to credentials in the fields of counseling and special education. Credential programs include: Counseling: Pupil Personnel Services Credential; Special Education: Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate and Moderate/ Severe Disabilities (including Special Education Internship Program.)
Application Deadlines
University Admission. University deadlines for graduate admission
applications normally are set during the semester prior to anticipated program
enrollment. (Deadlines occur during April or May for fall enrollment and
October or November for spring enrollment.) The university may extend admission
deadlines if anticipated enrollment targets are not met. For specific deadlines,
applicants need to check with the Admissions Office, Joyal Administration
Public Contact Window, or call 278-6283.
SOEHD Admission. All SOEHD admission materials required for full
admission (Classified Standing) are to be submitted to the graduate technician
in the Teacher Preparation and Services Center, ED 100, no later than 30
days following the deadline for university admission. Students submitting
all application material within these timelines will receive priority consideration
for admission. For SOEHD admission deadlines, contact the Teacher Preparation
and Services Center, ED 100, or call (559) 278-0300.
Counseling
Pupil Personnel Services Credential -- School Counseling. The
Pupil Personnel Services Credential is required to function as a counselor
in a public school setting, grades K-12.
Admission Requirements. Applicants for the Pupil Personnel Services
Credential must complete the admissions packet as specified in the General Admission Requirements in the Education
-- Graduate Program section. In addition to these requirements, applicants
must:
- Include with the admissions packet verification of completion of a
counselor education program orientation. In addition, include:
a. evidence of having passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
b. a current medical clearance
c. a valid Certificate of Clearance to participate in public school field placement activities - Complete prerequisite coursework: COUN 174 (Introduction to Counseling) or equivalent.
- Receive approval through a review by a program faculty committee. Following receipt of the completed packet and the review by program faculty, applicants will receive written notification regarding admission status.
Program Requirements. Candidates for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential who have been approved by the Program Faculty Review Committee for admission to the program and who want to be recommended for the credential must meet the following program requirements:
- Complete COUN 150, 200, 201, 202, 203, 206, 208, 220, 240, 241, 242, 249A, 249B.
- Complete practicum and field practice with a grade of B or better.
- Pass the competency exit review.
Note: Students may not enroll in 200-level courses until their
application has been approved by the Program Faculty Review Committee and
they have been admitted to the credential program.
Pupil Personnel Services Credential -- School Psychology. See Psychology Department.
Special Education
New state regulations have significantly changed the credentialing process for special education teachers. It is no longer necessary to first obtain a Single Subject or Multiple Subjects teaching credential before entering the field of special education. Under the new regulations, one must obtain the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities (described herein), and within five years receive the Level II Education Specialist Credential (which is being developed).
Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential Programs. The Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential has two areas of specialization: Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities. These areas of professional emphasis distinguish the student population with which the candidate seeks to pursue a special education career.
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities. This credential authorizes the provision
of services to individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, in grades
K through 12, including adults, who may be inefficient learners experiencing
difficulties imposing structure on learning tasks. They may display delays
in intellectual development, specific learning disabilities, and/or serious
emotional disturbances. Frequently their behavior is characterized by underachievement,
failure expectancy, and lack of social competence.
They may be impulsive, distractible, and inattentive. This credential is available through the Basic Program, the Internship Program, and the Dual Certification Program (description follows). - Moderate/Severe Disabilities. This credential authorizes the provision of services to individuals with moderate to severe disabilities in grades K through 12, including adults, with disabilities that require specialized support to address unique learning needs resulting from a range of intellectual, behavioral, emotional, communication, sensory, and/or motor impairments. This credential is available through the Basic Program, the Internship Program, and the Dual Certification Program (description follows).
Program Delivery Systems. Students may pursue their credential goals through the Basic Program, the Internship Program, or the Dual Certification Program. A program is also available for those seeking authorization to teach the deaf and hard-of-hearing:
- Basic Program. The basic program is designed for students seeking the credential as a full- or part-time student. They may be working as a credentialed general education teacher or be teaching with an emergency special education credential.
- Internship Program. The Internship Program is available to students after they complete a minimum of 15 units of specified prerequisites, acquire employment in an appropriate educational setting, and attain admission to the Internship Program. Interns may serve as special education teachers at a salary rate slightly reduced from that of fully credentialed teachers while completing the required coursework and other internship activities specifically designed to support their special professional needs.
- Dual Certification Program. This program, known as the TIES Program (Teachers in Inclusive Educational Settings), leads to the Multiple Subjects Credential and the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities, and is designed to prepare preservice multiple subjects and special education teachers to work cooperatively in serving the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Field work participation is extensive. Special advising is required.
- Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. This credential authorizes the provision of services to individuals from birth to age 22 who have hearing impairments that impair the processing of information through hearing and that adversely affect education performance. Processing linguistic information includes speech and language reception and speech and language discrimination. Contact the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders for advising.
Applicants who already possess a Multiple Subjects or Single Subject Credential will find the application process to be somewhat streamlined. Holders of one of these Basic Teaching Credentials may be exempted from items 2, 3, 9, and 11 of the Admission Requirements below. Please see an adviser for further clarification.
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Note: In prior years, the attainment of a Special Education Credential
roughly paralleled the requirements for obtaining the Master of Arts (M.A.)
Degree in Special Education. This is no longer the case for those seeking
the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential in Mild/ Moderate
and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities through the Basic Program, the Internship
Program, or the Dual Certification Program. Level I programs do not lead
to the Master's Degree.
Admission Requirements. Candidates applying for the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential Programs in Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities, the Internship Program, or the Dual Certification program are expected to meet the following admission requirements:
- Attendance at an orientation session.
- Verification of pre-program field experience in a classroom setting. This requirement is met by providing evidence that the candidate has completed EHD 50 (Introduction to Teaching) or another appropriate field experience.
- Demonstration of subject matter competency by completing either a or
b:
a. Complete an approved Multiple Subject Equivalency Program or pass the Praxis Series Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) test for Content Knowledge and Area Exercises 1 and 2, and receive clearance from the program faculty that subject matter competency has been met by completing the Multiple Subjects Subject Matter Clearance form signed by the liberal studies adviser in ED 151.
b. Complete an approved subject matter preparation program or pass the appropriate subject matter examinations, (information on these tests is available in the School of Education and Human Development Teacher Preparation and Services Center in ED 100), and receive authorization from the academic area adviser that subject matter competence has been met. - Verification of Passing the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).
- Completion of Application for Admission to the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential Program in Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities, or the Internship Program.
- Verification of university admission.
- Provision of a complete set of transcripts of all previous colleges and universities attended.
- Completion of an admission interview to assess your appropriateness for the program and the field.
- Verification of Medical Clearance.
- Provision of three letters of recommendation.
- Completion of Application for Character and Identification Clearance.
Program Requirements. Candidates for the Preliminary Level I Education
Specialist Credential Programs in Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Disabilities,
the Internship Program, or the Dual Certification (TIES) Program who have
been admitted to the program and who want to be recommended for authorization
must meet the following requirements:
Prerequisites to all programs (5 units)
EHD 50, SPED 120
Basic Program
Courses common to all areas of emphasis (12 units)
SPED 125, 135, 145, 155
Area of Emphasis (12-14 units)
- Early Childhood (13 units)
ERF 130ECE, 130A; EHD 111, 112, 113; LEE 146, 148 - Multiple Subjects (12 units)
ERF 130, EHD 110, CTET 150, LEE 146 - Single Subject (14 units)
ERF 152; EHD 155A, CTET 159, LEE 156
Practicum (9 units)
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 175
or Moderate/Severe Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 176
Total (33-35 units)
Internship Program
Prerequisites to Internship Program by area of emphasis (12-14 units)
- Early Childhood (13 units)
ERF 130ECE, 130A; EHD 111, 112, 113; LEE 146, 148 - Multiple Subjects (12 units)
ERF 130, EHD 110, CTET 150, LEE 146 - Single Subject (14 units)
ERF 152; EHD 155A, CTET 159, LEE 156
Courses common to all areas of emphasis (15 units)
SPED 125, 135, 145, 155, 160F
Praticum (9 units)
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 175
or Moderate/Severe Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 176
Total (36-38 units)
Dual Certification (TIES) Program
Multiple Subjects Core (34 units)
ERF 130, 140; CTET 121, 125, 150; LEE 146, 149; EHD 110, 160A, 160B
Special Education Core (12 units)
SPED 125, 135, 145, 155
Praticum (9 units)
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 175
or Moderate/Severe Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 176
Total (55 units)
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Note: Individuals must complete practicum and fieldwork courses with a grade of B or better.
GPA Requirement for Admission to All Programs. The California Code of Regulations, Section 41100, mandates that for admission to a teaching credential program, the applicant shall have earned at the college level a grade point average that falls within the upper 50 percent of undergraduate students in the candidate's discipline. Please see the admissions technician in the Teacher Preparation and Services Center, ED 100, for information on this requirement.
Appeal to Denial of Admission. Applicants who have received notification of denial of admission because the minimum standards specified in the admission requirements have not been met have an opportunity to make a formal appeal for Special Consideration to the School of Education and Human Development Admissions and Standards Committee. Information regarding this process is obtained from the admissions technician in the Teacher Preparation and Services Center, ED 100.
Level II Education Specialist Programs.
After completing the Level I program, students must then complete a Level
II program within five years in order to finalize the credentialing process.
The proposed Level II program will be submitted to the California Commission
on Teacher Credentailing for approval during the 1998-1999 academic year.
It is anticipated that the Level II program will parallel a new Master of
Arts degree program in Special Education.
Graduate Programs
The Department of Counseling and Special Education offers programs leading to a Master of Arts degree in Education with an option in counseling and student services; a Master of Science degree in Counseling with an option in marriage and family therapy; a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; and a Master of Arts degree in Special Education.
Candidates who qualify for a preliminary teaching credential with completion
of a bachelor's degree program may, with prior approval, use a master's
degree program to satisfy the fifth-year requirements for a clear teaching
credential.
Application Deadlines
University Admission. University deadlines for graduate admission
applications normally are set during the semester prior to anticipated program
enrollment. (Deadlines occur during April or May for fall enrollment and
October or November for spring enrollment.) The university may extend admission
deadlines if anticipated enrollment targets are not met. For specific deadlines,
applicants need to check with the Admissions Office, Joyal Administration
Public Contact Window, or call (559) 278-6283.
SOEHD Admission. All SOEHD admission materials required for full admission
(Classified Standing) are to be submitted to the graduate technician in
the Teacher Preparation and Services Center, ED 100, no later than 30 days
following the deadline for university admission. Students submitting all
application material within these timelines will receive priority consideration
for admission. For SOEHD admission deadlines, contact the Teacher Preparation
and Services Center, ED 100, or call (559) 278-0300.
Master of Arts Degree in Education
Counseling and Student Services
The Master of Arts degree in Education with an option in counseling and
student services is designed for individuals seeking advanced preparation
for careers within educational settings.
Admission Requirements for Classified Standing. See General
Admission Requirements in the Education -- Graduate Program section
in this catalog.
Admission Requirements. Applicants for admission to the Master of
Arts degree in Education with an option in counseling and student services
must complete the admissions packet as specified in the General
Admission Requirements in the Education -- Graduate Program section.
In addition to these requirements, applicants must:
- Include with the admissions packet verification of completion of a counselor education program orientation.
- Complete prerequisite coursework: COUN 174 (Introduction to Counseling) or equivalent. Applicants without an appropriate background may be asked to complete COUN 176 (Counseling and Mental Health) as an additional prerequisite.
- Receive approval through a review by a program faculty committee. Following receipt of the completed packet and review by program faculty, applicants will receive written notification regarding admission status.
Note: Students may not enroll in 200-level courses until their
application has been approved by the review committee and they are admitted
to classified standing (fully admitted to the program).
Core requirements (27 units)
ERF 220, 285 or 288; COUN 298 or 299 (10 units)
COUN 200, 203, 208, 220, 249A or 249B or 249C (17 units)
Electives (3 units)
COUN 150, 180T, 201, 202, 240, 241, 242, 280T, 290; ERF 289; or other approved
electives
Total (30 units)
Note: Practicum and field practice must be completed with a grade
of B or better.
Master of Science Degree in Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy
The Master of Science in Counseling is a 60-unit professional degree program designed for persons who desire to practice in the field of counseling. An option is available in marriage and family therapy. Persons completing this degree may qualify to work in agencies, community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, marriage and family therapy, and related areas. Completion of the M.S. in Counseling with an option in marriage and family therapy fulfills the educational requirements for the state of California Marriage and Family Therapist License if students take an elective upper-division or graduate-level course (at least 1 unit) in substance abuse and obtain at least seven clock hours of training through either a university course or a noncredit professional development workshop (with appropriate verification of attendance) in both child abuse assessment and reporting and domestic violence. Students seeking licensure should contact the coordinator of counselor education for information regarding licensing. This degree program is designed to meet the requirements of Division 2, Chapter 13, Section 4980.37 of the California Business and Professions Code.
In 1995 the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) conferred accreditation to the MFT option in counseling in Marriage and Family Therapy. CACREP is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. Since this program is CACREP accredited, MFT students are qualified to take the National Certified Counselor Exam upon graduation.
Admission Requirements. Applicants for admission to the Master of Science degree in Counseling with an option in marriage and family therapy must complete the admissions packet as specified in the General Admission Requirements in the Education - Graduate Programs section. In addition to these requirements, applicants must:
- Include with the admissions packet verification of completion of a counselor education program orientation.
- Complete prerequisite coursework: COUN 174 (Introduction to Counseling) and ERF 153 (Educational Statistics) or equivalent. Based on prior coursework and experience, some applicants may be asked to complete COUN 176 (Counseling and Mental Health) as an additional prerequisite.
- Receive approval through a review by program faculty committee. Following receipt of the completed packet and the review by program faculty, applicants will receive written notification regarding admission status.
Note: Students may not enroll in 200-level courses until their
application has been approved by the review committee and they are admitted
to classified standing (fully admitted to the program).
Course Requirements. Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each
student develops and submits an individually designed program within the
following framework:
Core requirements (29 units)
ERF 220, COUN 298 or 299 (7 units)
COUN 200, 201, 202, 203, 206, 207, 208 (22 units)
Option (22 units)
Marriage and Family Therapy
COUN 211, 220, 230, 231, 238, 239 (6 units)
Electives (9 units)
Approved by adviser
Total (60 units)
Note: Practicum and field practice must be completed with a grade
of B or better.
Criminal Justice Counseling Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study.
Individuals who are fully classified and advanced to candidacy in (or graduates
of) the M.S. in Counseling program (MFT option) may elect to take courses
leading to the Criminal Justice Counseling Specialist Certificate of Advanced
Study. The certificate program is cosponsored by the Department of Counseling
and Special Education and the Department of Criminology. It is designed
to enhance professional skills for counseling service within the criminal
justice system. In addition to coursework required for the M.S. in Counseling,
students seeking the Criminal Justice Counseling Specialist Certificate
of Advanced Study are required to take a total of 16 units in Criminology
(in addition to prerequisite CRIM 100 or equivalent), 6 of which may be
used as electives in the M.S. in Counseling (MFT option) program. The Certificate
courses: CRIM 130, 153, 201, 203, and 281. M.S. in Criminology students
seeking the certificate are required to take an equivalent number of counseling
courses.
Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
The Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling assumes undergraduate preparation in psychology or counseling or a closely related area. A baccalaureate degree in an unrelated area is acceptable provided the student has a working knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The degree requires 60 units of credit and is designed to cover two years of full-time coursework, including a full semester of internship. The program provides a combination of classroom and practical field experiences, which integrates theory and practice of rehabilitation counseling in a rehabilitation setting. The curriculum has flexibility to meet varying student needs.
The graduate program in rehabilitation counseling is accredited by the
Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). Students are eligible to take
the exam to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) during the
last semester of study.
Admission Requirements for Classified Standing. See General
Admission Requirements in the Education -- Graduate Program section
of this catalog.
Admission Deadlines. Students seeking classified standing (full admission)
for summer or fall enrollment must complete all admission requirements by
April 1. Students seeking classified stand ing for spring must complete
all admission requirements by November 1.
Admission Requirements. Applicants for admission to the Master of
Science degree in Rehabilita tion Counseling must complete the admission
packet as specified in the General
Admission Requirements in the Education -- Graduate Program section.
In addition to these requirements, applicants must:
- Include with the admissions packet verification of completion of a counselor education program orientation.
- Complete COUN 250 and 251 with a grade of B or better in each class.
- Receive approval through a review by a program faculty committee. Following receipt of the completed packet and review by program faculty, applicants will receive written notification regarding admission status.
Note: Students may not complete more than 10 units of 200-level
coursework before obtaining classified standing (full admission to the program).
Program Prerequisites. ERF 153 (Educational Statistics), PSYCH 154
(Personality) or 250T (Seminar in Personality) or COUN 174 (Introduction
to Counseling), and PSYCH 166 (Abnormal Psychology) or COUN 176 (Counseling
and Mental Health) or their equivalents. Program prerequisites may not be
counted toward the Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Course Requirements. Under the direction of the graduate adviser,
each student prepares and submits an individually designed program within
the following framework:
Core requirements (38 units)
COUN 250, 251, 252, 253, 257, 258, 260, 261, 269
Courses in supporting curriculum (12 units)
Research methods: ERF 220 (3 units)
Individual and group counseling skills: COUN 200, 202 (6 units)
Assessment: COUN 203 (3 units)
Electives (10 units)
Approved by adviser
Total (60 units)
The student must demonstrate proficiency by the satisfactory completion
of a comprehensive examination, in addition to fulfillment of all other
specified degree requirements. A thesis/project may be substituted for the
comprehensive examination.
Master of Arts Degree in Special Education
The Special Education program is in the process of restructuring; current programs may not be fully reflected in this General Catalog. Due to changes initiated by the Commission for Teacher Credentialing, the program at California State University, Fresno, as well as all other colleges and universities in California offering Special Education Specialist credentials and advanced degrees, are phasing out old programs and meeting new regulations with updated programs and coursework. In response to these changes, California State University, Fresno offers the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities as described herein. It is anticipated that the Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities will be offered during the 1999-2000 academic year.
As such, a revised Master of Arts degree in Special Education is expected
to be offered with the Professional Level II Credential Program. In the
interim, the existing Master of Arts Degree in Special Education did not
accept new students during the 1998-99 academic year. It is our goal to
begin welcoming qualified students into the Professional Level II Credential
and master's degree program in special education in the fall of 1999. Interested
students are encouraged to call or visit the department office for information
on the implementation of the new master's degree and Professional Level
II Credential programs.
