Department of Advanced Studies in Education

Dawn Poole, Ph.D., Chair

Professors: Borba, Demetrulias, Jensen, Kane, Poole, Sniezek, Watkins
Associate Professors: Dinwiddie, Mayer, M., Myhre
Assistant Professor: Lin

Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall — DBH 348
Phone: (209) 667-3364

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Arts in Education

The Department of Advanced Studies in Education offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Arts degree in Education, with concentrations in school administration, school counseling, educational technology, and special education. Students interested in graduate degree programs may obtain information from the department office (DBH 348) or the Graduate School (MSR 160).

Also available are professional programs which prepare candidates for advanced credentials in school administration, school counseling, and the special education areas of mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities. These professional programs are designed to help students achieve basic competencies essential to effective performance within the range of services authorized. Students interested in these advanced credential programs may obtain information from the department office.

All advanced credential programs are presently approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in fulfillment of certification regulations. The California State Board of Education and the Commission are empowered to change advanced credential requirements without prior notice. The University will make changes in programs leading to advanced credentials whenever revisions are required by the State of California, California Administrative Code, Title 5, Education or other official notifications from the State Board or the Commission.

Concentrations

School Administration

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Intern Administrative Services Credential
Office: DBH 357
Phone: (209) 667-3475 or 3364
Coordinator: Chet Jensen

School Counseling

Pupil Personnel Services
Office: DBH 345
Phone: (209) 667-3503 or 3364
Coordinator: Connie Kane

Special Education

Education Specialist:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Office: DBH 358
Phone: (209) 667-3502 or 3364
Coordinator: Karen Sniezek

Educational Technology

Supplemental Authorization in Computer Concepts and Applications
Office: DBH 348A
Phone: (209) 667-3495 or 3364
Coordinator: Dawn Poole

Community College Leadership

Graduate Certificate Program
Office: DBH 356
Phone: (209) 667-3260 or 3364
Coordinator: John Borba