College of Education

Kathy I. Norman, PH.D., Dean
Kathy Shipley, M.A., Interim Associate Dean

Erin Hall, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Kinesiology
Oddmund Myhre, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Advanced Studies in Education; Coordinator, Educational Technology Program
Christy Gonzales, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Liberal Studies
Elmano Costa, Ed.D., Interim Chair, Department of Teacher Education

John Borba, Ed.D., Coordinator, Administrative Services Credential
Juan Flores, Ed.D., Coordinator, Bilingual/CTEL Programs
Christopher Roe, Ed.D., Coordinator, Single Subject Credential
Mira Mayer, Ph.D., Coordinator, Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Susan Neufeld, Ed.D., Coordinator, Master of Arts in Education; Coordinator, Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential
Kenneth White, Ph.D., Interim Director, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Granger Dinwiddie, Ph.D., Coordinator, Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credentials
Anne Weisenberg, Ed.D., Coordinator, Multiple Subject Credential

Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall — DBH 301
Phone: (209) 667-3652

Departments in the College of Education:

Department of Advanced Studies in Education 
Department of Liberal Studies 
Department of Kinesiology 
Department of Teacher Education 

Graduate Programs in the College of Education

Educational Leadership Ed.D.  with concentrations in P-12 Leadership and Community College Leadership

The mission of the College of Education is to engage faculty and students in instruction, scholarship, and professional experiences that provide subject-specific, pedagogical, and practical knowledge essential for planning, implementing, and assessing educationally-related activities.  We are committed to the development of diverse educational leaders who meet the needs of a multicultural and multilingual society.  Our programs are designed to advance the ethical behaviors and professional leadership capacities of students through participation in coursework, field experiences, and scholarly activities that together cultivate reflection and encourage innovation in educational settings.  We provide multiple and systematic opportunities for students to make connections between their professional responsibilities and their roles as educational leaders in the larger society, and to serve as advocates for children, families, and communities.

The College offers both initial and advanced credential and certificate programs that are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), Master of Arts programs, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.

Credential Services

Sheri Biasca and Cristina Ponce, Credential Analysts

Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall — DBH 303
Phone: (209) 667-3534

The Credential Services office in the College of Education serves as the campus liaison to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and handles education credential matters. Credential Services disseminates credential information,  including requirements and regulations, to campus staff, faculty, students, prospective candidates, and the general public. Individuals from out-of-state or out-of-country are advised in Credential Services. Credentialed teachers may also obtain up-to-date renewal information at Credential Services.

The Credential Services office evaluates applications for the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist credential programs. Credential Services verifies Subject Matter Preparation Programs (waiver) for students who will attend another institution to complete their credential program. The Credential Services office evaluates, verifies, and recommends to the Commission all basic multiple, single subject, and education specialist teaching credentials and all professional clear, advanced, and services credentials.

The CCTC has approved the University’s programs leading to the credentials listed in the following section. For specific and current information on these credentials, please contact the identified department office.

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Jim Riggs, Ed.D., Interim Program Director

Office:  Demergasso-Bava Hall - DBH 353
Phone: (209) 664-6789

The College of Education offers a unique, cohort driven program in educational leadership which leads to the Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) degree .  Students interested in the Ed.D. degree program may obtain general information from the program office at (209) 667-3364 (DBH 348) or the Graduate School (209) 667-3129 (MSR 160).

The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership has specializations in PreK-12 leadership and community college leadership which focus specifically on the educational needs in the six-county region service area of the University including the northern San Joaquin Valley and the Central Sierra Foothills.  Preparing outstanding leaders to improve teaching and learning in schools and colleges, the program is committed to developing tomorrow’s change agents for complex educational organizations in multicultural settings.  Emphasizing models of instruction, research, and practice, the doctoral program provides an opportunity for candidates to work in learning communities as educators, leaders, policy makers, and policy advocates.

The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Specializations within the Ed.D. Program

1. PreK-12 Leadership
2. Community College Leadership