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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 Education Student Services Center 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

1. 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.
2. 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
3. Professional Preparation
   EHD 114 (2 units)
   EHD 116 (1 unit)
   CI 121 (3 units)
   CI 125 (3 units)
   ERF 130ECE (3 units)
   ERF 140ECE (3 units)
   ERF 150ECE (1 unit)
   LEE 146 (3 units)
   LEE 148 (3 units)
   LEE 149 (3 units)
4. EHD 160C (10 units)
   Total (35 units)
5. 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:

1. 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.
2. Additional classes for BCLAD: the BCLAD requires courses in addition to those listed. For specific courses, see the Liberal Studies adviser, (559) 278-0300, or Multiple Subject adviser, (559) 278-0300.
3. Professional Preparation
   EHD 110 (3 units)
   CI 121 (3 units)
   CI 125 (3 units)
   ERF 130 (3 units)
   ERF 140 (3 units)
   CI 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

1. Course Requirements
   Select 15 units with approval of ECE coordinator: LEE 232, 233, 235, 241, 271 (15 units)
2. 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)
3. Experience. Two years of successful teaching experience in early childhood education.

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 graduate technician in ED 152.

For information about all early childhood programs, contact the early childhood education program coordinator at (559) 278-0267.

Reading/Language Arts
Certificate

Admission Requirements. (1) Postbaccalaureate standing at California State University, Fresno; (2) admission to KSOEHD graduate programs; (3) possession of a basic teaching credential.

Program
LEE 213, 215, 224, 230, 278 (15 units)

Certificate courses may also be used to meet part of the requirements for a master's degree. See the KSOEHD Student Services Center, Graduate Programs, ED 152.

For more information about the Reading/Language Arts Certificate, contact the Reading/Language Arts Program coordinator at (559) 278-0280.

Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential

Admission Requirements.
(1) Postbaccalaureate standing at California State University, Fresno; (2) admission to KSOEHD graduate programs; (3) possession of a basic teaching credential.

Program

1. Course Requirements
   LEE 213, 214, 215, 224, 230, 234, 244, 254, 278 (24 units)
2. Experience: Completion of two semesters supervised field experience (LEE 230 and 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) 278-0280.

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.

Graduate Writing Requirement for Early Childhood Education. All students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education with an option in early childhood education must demonstrate competence in graduate level writing prior to being advanced to candidacy for the master's degree. The graduate writing requirement is designed to determine students' ability to write clearly, logically, analytically, and knowledgeably. Students must demonstrate writing proficiency by passing the writing component of LEE 235. See graduate program coordinator for further information.

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 235, 241, 298B or 299 (16 units)
Select 15 units with approval of ECE coordinator: LEE 171; LEE 232, 233, 271 (9 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 graduate coordinator at (559) 278-0226.

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.

Graduate Writing Requirement for Reading/Language Arts. All students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education with an option in reading/language arts must demonstrate competence in graduate level writing prior to being advanced to candidacy for the master's degree. The graduate writing requirement is designed to determine students' ability to write clearly, logically, analytically, and knowledgeably. Students must demonstrate writing proficiency by passing the writing component of LEE 278. See graduate program coordinator for further information.

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 English Language Learners, 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) 278-0280.

 

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