You are in the official 2004-2005 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.
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
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 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 by passing the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET).
- Prerequisite Requirements
(a) Three units of child development or child psychology coursework
(b) Additional Course Requirements. LEE 144 and the equivalent of 6 units of the same foreign language
(c) EHD 50 or waiver - Professional Preparation
EHD 114 (2 units)
EHD 116 (1 unit)
CI 121 (3 units)
CI 125 (3 units)
CI 130ECE (3 units)
CI 140ECE (3 units)
CI 150ECE (1 unit)
LEE 146 (3 units)
LEE 148 (3 units)
LEE 149 (3 units) - EHD 160C (10 units)
Total (35 units) - Completion of a Bachelor's Degree. California law requires a bachelor's degree in a subject area other than professional education.
BCLAD Programs. The emphasis of BCLAD
programs is to prepare teachers to work with English language learners.
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 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 I and II. (b.) Receive written notice from the academic adviser that subject matter competence has been met. (c.) Additional course requirements: LEE 144 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) 278-0300, or Multiple Subject adviser, (559) 278-0300.
- Professional Preparation
EHD 110 (3 units)
CI 121 (3 units)
CI 125 (3 units)
CI 130 (3 units)
CI 140 (3 units)
CI 150 (3 units)
LEE 146 (3 units)
LEE 149 (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,
education 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 Education 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 (ECE) 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 KSOEHD
Education Student 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 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 151.
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
- Course Requirements
LEE 213, 214, 215, 224, 230, 234, 244, 254, 278 (24 units) - 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 graduate technician in ED 151.
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 advancement 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; CI 285 or ERF 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. in Education
with an option in reading/language arts must demonstrate competence in graduate
level writing prior to advancement 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; CI 285 or ERF 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.
Literacy and Early Education Courses