2008-2009 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
College of Education
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Ruth E. Fassinger, Ph.D., Dean
J. Sue Fletcher, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Physical Education and Health
Dawn Poole, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Advanced Studies in Education
Nancy Jean Smith, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Teacher Education
Kathy Shipley, M.A., Chair, Department of Liberal Studies
Steven Lee, Ph.D., Director, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Mary Borba, Ed.D., Coordinator, Multiple Subject Credential
Christopher Roe, Ed.D., Coordinator, Multiple Subject Credential, Stockton Center
Juan Flores, Ed.D., Coordinator, Multiple Subject Bilingual Credential, BCLAD Certificate, and CLAD/CTEL Certificate
Cathy L. Watkins, Ph.D., Coordinator, Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credentials
Karen Breshears, M.A., and Robin Hennings, M.A., Coordinators, Single Subject Credential and Single Subject Bilingual Credential
Alice Fuentes, B.A., Director of Credentials Processing
Susan Neufeld, Ph.D., Coordinator, Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential
Chet Jensen, Ed.D., Coordinator, Administrative Services Credentials
Connie Kane, Ph.D., Coordinator, Pupil Personnel Services 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 Physical Education and Health
Department of Teacher Education
*Not all departments offer graduate programs. To view undergraduate programs, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.
The College of Education has as its mission the professional preparation of teachers and school service professionals. Specifically, the College prepares elementary, middle, and secondary-level teachers and school administrators, counselors, reading/language arts specialists, instructional technologists, special educators, and physical and health educators. Faculty are committed to meeting the rightful expectation of the public regarding the education of effective and dedicated educators who exhibit competence, reflection, and a professional responsibility for advocacy for children and their communities.
The College offers both initial and advanced credential and certificate programs that are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
College of Education Learning Objectives
Student Development The educator recognizes how students develop and learn, and provides settings that assist in their intellectual, social, physical, and individual development.
Instructional Enrichment The educator recognizes the primary need for discipline, knowledge, and pedagogical understanding, and constructs learning experiences that make these facets significant to students’ comprehension and intellectual enrichment.
Technology The educator integrates information and educational technology effectively into professional practice.
Variation The educator recognizes differences in knowledge bases and appreciates the diversity among learners, creating appropriate learning opportunities.
Academic Environment The educator understands the knowledge of the social, political, philosophical, and cultural contexts in which education occurs, including ethical standards, professional practice, and laws and regulations.
Credential Processing Center
Alice S. Fuentes, B.A., Director
Sheri Biasca and Cristina Ponce, Credential Analysts
Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall — DBH 303
Phone: (209) 667-3534
The Credential Processing Center (CPC) in the College of Education serves as the campus liaison to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and handles education credential matters. The CPC 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 the CPC. Credentialed teachers may also obtain up-to-date renewal information at the Credential Processing Center.
The CPC evaluates applications for the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist credential programs. The CPC verifies Subject Matter Preparation Programs (waiver) for students who will attend other institutions to complete their credential programs.
The CPC evaluates, verifies, and recommends all basic multiple subject, 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 below. For specific and current information on these credentials, please contact the identified department office.
Department of Teacher Education : (209) 667-3357
Department of Advanced Studies in Education : (209) 667-3364
- Education Specialist Credential:
Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Administrative Services Credential
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling
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