Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Preliminary Credential
DEPARTMENT
Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education
Laura Alamillo, Chair
Education Building, Room 250
559.278.0250
www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/departments/lebse.html
MA in Education - Reading/Language Arts Option, M.A.
MA in Education - Early Childhood Education Option, M.A.
MA in Special Education, M.A.
MA in Education - Multilingual & Multicultural Education Option, M.A.
MN in Urban Civic Education, Minor
CRED in Reading/Language Arts - Specialist Credential
CRED in Reading/Language Arts - Advanced Certificate
CRED in Early Childhood - Specialist Credential
CRED in Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Clear Credential
CRED in Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Internship Credential
CRED in Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Preliminary Credential
CRED in Education Specialist Moderate/Severe - Clear Credential
CRED in Education Specialist Moderate/Severe - Internship Credential
CRED in Education Specialist Moderate/Severe - Preliminary Credential
CRED in Multiple Subject - Preliminary - Early Chilhood Emphasis, Credential
The mission of the Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education is to prepare knowledgeable and
professionally competent teachers and curriculum leaders in the areas of early childhood education (K-3), bilingual/crosscultural education (K-12), and reading/language arts (K-12) in both public and private educational settings.
REQUIREMENTS
TEACHING Special Education Requirements
Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential
Options:
• Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Hong Shen, Interim Coordinator
Education Building, Room 345
559.278.0289
Program Description. The Education Specialist Credential authorizes the holder to teach students with mild/moderate or
moderate/severe disabilities (K-age 22) in public or private school programs, clinics, special schools, resource classrooms,
educational programs, residential facilities, hospitals, and other agencies serving persons with special needs. This credential
program prepares the teacher candidates through required coursework and fieldwork.
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.
1. Mild/Moderate Disabilities. This credential authorizes the provision of services to individuals with mild to moderate
disabilities, in grades K through 12 (including adults to age 22). Students have high incident disabilities (e.g. eligibility
categories of autism, learning disability, emotional/behavioral disorders, language delays). Students are typically
on diploma track and will be served in general education (inclusive settings). Services may use the titles of resource
specialist or teachers in a special day class. Students may have variable academic performance, attending (distractible)
behaviors, and/or social behavioral needs.
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2. Moderate/Severe Disabilities. This credential authorizes the provision of services to individuals with moderate to severe
disabilities in grades K through 12 (including adults to age 22). Students have lower incidence disabilities (e.g. eligibility
categories of autism, learning disability, emotional/behavioral disorders, language delays). Students are served in a range
of settings, such as center-based sites, special day classes, and some inclusive and/or integrated settings. Students may
have academic, functional, communication, and vocational learning needs.
3. Dual Certification Program. This program leads to the Multiple Subjects Credential and the Preliminary Level I
Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities. It is designed to prepare preservice
multiple subjects and special education teachers to work cooperatively in serving the needs of an increasingly diverse
student population. Special advising is required.
Requirements for Initial Admission. Applicants who already possess a Multiple Subject 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 some of the Admission Requirements below. Please see an adviser for further clarification.
Admission Requirements.
1. Attend an Education Specialist Credential Program orientation meeting.
2. Provide evidence of successful completion of an appropriate pre-program field experience (48 hours) or EHD 50,
Introduction to Teaching.
3. Complete an application to the credential program. Required application materials and forms are available online at
http://education.fresnostate.edu. All admission requirements (forms, documents, prerequisites) must be completed prior
to enrollment in professional program courses.
4. Provide evidence of having taken all three sections of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) with passing
scores. Verification of a minimum score of 41 is required when passing only the reading and writing sections.
5. Provide evidence of having taken and passed all three sections of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers
(CSET) Multiple Subjects. (Exception for Blended students)
6. Verify application for admission to California State University, Fresno with a Receipt of Application or admission with a
current enrollment transcript.
7. Provide verification of a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or 2.75 on the last 60 units.
8. Complete an Admission Interview Form and obtain an interview from a education specialist credential faculty member.
9. Provide the signed Education Specialist Credential Program Advising Form obtained at orientation.
10. Obtain a medical clearance at the University Health Center or from a private physician.
11. Obtain two Letters of Recommendation written by instructors, supervisors, or other individuals in a position to
recommend for admission into a teacher education program.
12. Obtain appropriate clearance to teach in a public school by presenting a valid California Teaching Credential or applying
for a Character and Identification Clearance.
Program Completion Requirements
(University and State Credentialing)
Prerequisites to all programs (6 units)
EHD 50, SPED 120
Basic Program
SPED core courses (15 units)
SPED 125, 130, 135, 145, 155
Area of Emphasis
Multiple Subjects (14 units)
EHD 178; CI 171; LEE 172, 173, 177
Single Subject
EHD 155A; CI 151, 152, 159; LEE 172, 173, 177
Practicum
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 175 or
Moderate/Severe Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 176
Total (38-46 units)
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Dual Certification
Multiple Subjects Core (33 units)
EHD 110D, 170, 174; CI 171, 175, 176; LEE 172, 173, 177
Special Education Core (15 units)
SPED 125, 130, 135, 145, 155
Practicum (9 units)
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 175 or
Moderate/Severe Disabilities (9 units)
SPED 176
Total (57 units)
New Students Beginning Spring 2011
Students entering the credential program in spring 2011 must take the following sequenced courses. The program was revised
to meet new California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Standards in Special Education.
Program Completion Requirements
(University and State Credentialing)
Prerequisites to Basic Dual Programs (9 units)
EHD 50, SPED 120, CI 100
Basic Program
Semester 1: CI 171; LEE 172,173; SPED 130; EHD 174 (14 units)
Semester 2: LEE 177; CI 175, 176; SPED 125; EHD 178 (14 units)
Semester 3: Mild/Moderate SPED 126, 136, 171
or Moderate/Severe SPED 145, 146, 172 (9 units)
Semester 4: Mild/Moderate SPED 137, 156, 175, 177
or Moderate/Severe SPED 147, 156, 176, 177 (14 units)
Total (54 units)
Dual Program
Semester 1: CI 171; LEE 172,173; SPED 130; EHD 174 (14 units)
Semester 2: LEE 177; CI 175, 176; SPED 125; EHD 110D (15 units)
Semester 3: Mild/Moderate SPED 126, 136; EHD 170
or Moderate/Severe SPED 145, 146; EHD 170 (15 units)
Semester 4: Mild/Moderate SPED 156, 137, 175, 177
or Moderate/Severe SPED 147, 156, 176, 177 (14 units)
Total (58 units)
Note: Teacher candidates must earn a GPA of 3.0 with a C or better, or a CR (Credit), on all professional preparation courses
to be recommended for the credential.
2. Demonstrate subject matter competence by passing the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subjects.
(All candidates)
3. Complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
4. Provisions and Principles of the U.S. Constitution. Completion of a course (two semester units or three quarter units) in
the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution or passage of examination in the subject given by a regionally
accredited junior college, college, or university or verification of meeting the interstate agreement requirement.
5. Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA).
6. Pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). (All sections)
7. Verify completion of CPR training.
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Requirements for the Preliminary and Professional (clear) Credentials can change, and subject matter tests can be revised. For
an update or other information, contact the Certification and Graduate Programs Office in ED 151 at 559.278.0299.
Time Restrictions. Courses required for preliminary credentials must be completed no more than 10 years prior to credential
application.
Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching
1. Submit a field placement information sheet by the specified deadline.
2. Maintain a GPA of 3.0 on all professional preparation courses.
Requirements for Admission to Practicum (SPED 175/176 or EHD 160D)
1. Submit an application form for SPED 175/176 or EHD 160D by the specified deadline.
2. Demonstrate subject matter competence by successfully passing all three sections of the California Subject Examinations
for Teachers (CSET) Multiple Subjects. (All candidates, including Blended)
3. Complete an approved program of professional preparation in a specific program option (see Program Option section)
and maintain a GPA of 3.0 with no individual course grade lower than a C. All courses (except those offered for CR/NC
only) must be taken for a letter grade.
4. If admitted as an exception with conditions, satisfy all conditions specified.
5. Provide evidence of passing all sections of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) by presenting a CBEST
Permanent Verification card.
Note: Individuals must complete practicum and fieldwork courses with a grade of B or better. Up to 9 units of Preliminary
Level I coursework may be applied to the Master of Arts.
FACULTY
Name
Degree
Email
Phone
Abramson, Shareen
Doctor of Philosophy
shareena@csufresno.edu
559.278.1230
Alamillo, Laura A
Doctor of Philosophy
lalamillo@csufresno.edu
559.278.0280
Allison, Timothy S
Doctor of Education
tallison@csufresno.edu
Arden, Sarah V
Master of Arts
sarden@csufresno.edu
Basurto, Imelda
Doctor of Philosophy
ibasurto@csufresno.edu
Batchelor, Penny J
Master of Arts
pebatchelor@csufresno.edu
Bathina, Jyothi
Doctor of Philosophy
jbathina@csufresno.edu
559.278.0532
Bennett, Lisa H
Doctor of Philosophy
lbennett@csufresno.edu
559.278.0243
Billen, Monica
Master of Arts
mbillen@csufresno.edu
Boren, Ronald A
Master of Arts
ronaldb@csufresno.edu
Caffejian, Linda L
Master of Arts
lcaffejian@csufresno.edu
Caldera, Cheryl A
Master of Arts
ccaldera@csufresno.edu
Cassinerio, Christina M
Master of Arts
cmcass@csufresno.edu
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Name
Degree
Email
Chen, Feiyan
Doctor of Philosophy
fchen@csufresno.edu
Cox, D. J
Master of Arts
jcox@csufresno.edu
Coy, Kimberly
Doctor of Philosophy
kcoy@csufresno.edu
DeVoogd, Glenn L
Doctor of Philosophy
gdevoogd@csufresno.edu
559.278.0279
Dille, Diana L
Master of Arts
dianad@csufresno.edu
559.278.0250
Dorman, Meagan
Master of Arts
mdorman@csufresno.edu
Felix, Barbara A
Master of Arts
bfelix@csufresno.edu
Garnett, William D
Doctor of Philosophy
wgarnett@csufresno.edu
Gillis, Linda L
Master of Arts
lgillis@csufresno.edu
Gimlin, Benjamin A
Master of Arts
bagimlin@csufresno.edu
Goodman, Laurie B
Doctorate of Education
lgoodman@csufresno.edu
Grabowski, Tabby D
Master of Arts
tlucio@csufresno.edu
Hart, Steven M
Doctor of Philosophy
smhart@csufresno.edu
559.278.0319
Huerta, Teresa M
Doctorate of Education
thuerta@csufresno.edu
559.278.0364
Juarez, Sara B
Doctor of Philosophy
swerner@csufresno.edu
Kent, Tammy L
Master of Arts
tkent@csufresno.edu
Kraft, Marcia L
Master of Arts
mkraft@csufresno.edu
Low, David E
Doctor of Philosophy
dlow@csufresno.edu
Mathis, Catherine F
Doctorate of Education
cmathis@csufresno.edu
McCloskey, Susan K
Master of Arts
susankm@csufresno.edu
McDonald, Cheryl S
Master of Arts
cmcdonald@csufresno.edu
ONeill, Barbara E
Doctorate of Education
boneill@csufresno.edu
Perez, Andrea M
Master of Arts
andasilva@csufresno.edu
Pinheiro, Tangee G
Doctorate of Education
tgpinheiro@csufresno.edu
Powell, Dana L
Doctor of Philosophy
danac@csufresno.edu
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Phone
559.278.0228
559.278.2423
559.278.0288
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Name
Degree
Email
Phone
Shelton, Marilyn R
Doctor of Philosophy
marilyns@csufresno.edu
559.278.0268
Shen, Hong
Doctor of Philosophy
hshen@csufresno.edu
559.278.0289
Thompkins, Lisa A
Master of Arts
lthompkins@csufresno.edu
Torgerson, Colleen K
Doctorate of Education
colleent@csufresno.edu
559.278.0328
Vang, Anthony T
Doctorate of Education
tvang@csufresno.edu
559.278.0284
Vestal, Jeannette E
Master of Arts
jvestal@csufresno.edu
Wahleithner, Juliet M
Doctor of Philosophy
jwahleithner@csufresno.edu
Walker, Nancy T
Doctor of Philosophy
nawalker@csufresno.edu
Wandler, Kathy T
Master of Arts
kwandler@csufresno.edu
Yun, Cathy K
Doctor of Philosophy
cyun@csufresno.edu
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