Masters of Arts in Education,
ECE Option &
ECE Specialist Credential
Orientation Agenda:

Welcome!!!

1. Introductions
2. Program Overview
3. Student Panel
4. Faculty Panel
5. Course Mapping

Introductions - Getting To Know You

Please tell us your Name and for each color candy that you randomly selected (report out on no more than three), please share:

• Red - Favorite Hobbies
• Orange - Favorite Place on Earth
• Yellow - Favorite Movie or Song/Music
• Green - Favorite Memory
• Purple - Favorite Food
• Blue - Wildcard (tell us anything about yourself!)

M.A.Ed., ECE Program Overview

Preparing Students to Achieve their Goals

Program Coordinator

Heather L. Horsley, PhD
hhorsley@mail.fresnostate.edu

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Program At-A-Glance

M.A.Ed., ECE Option: 30 units

Courses:
M.A.Ed. Core: ERE 220* & CI 285
ECE Option: LEE 171, LEE 232, LEE 233, LEE 235,
LEE 241, LEE 250, & LEE 271

Advancement to Candidacy Form: Complete
during the first 2 weeks of your NEXT-to-LAST
semester in order to graduate.

Culminating Experience: Choose between
option A or B:

1. Comprehensive Exam [0 units] and an
   approved electives [3 units]
2. LEE 298B Project or Thesis [3 units]

ECE Specialist Credential: 27 units

Courses:
M.A.Ed. Core: ERE 220* & CI 285
ECE Option: LEE 171, LEE 232, LEE 233,
LEE 235, LEE 241, LEE 250, & LEE 271

Culminating Experience:
A.     Specialist Research Paper and
       Public Presentation completed
       during LEE 235

*Requires prerequisite (ERE153) [0 units]

Program Highlights

• Outstanding Faculty!
• NAEYC Accredited!
• Demonstration Centers!
• Phenomenal Students!

Opportunities & Recognitions:

• Research Assistant Opportunities
• Outstanding Thesis Projects
• Graduate Student Ambassador
• Dean’s Merit Awardees

An Early Childhood Education
MA Journey

Christina Macias, MA
Early Childhood Education
Kremen School of Education, Early Childhood Education
California State University, Fresno

My Journey

• BS Biology/Ecology from Fresno State
• Biologist for the Department of Transportation
  for 10 years
• Nationally Accredited Infant and Toddler
  Program, 10 years
• Passionate interest in science in the early
  years using gardens
  and outdoor classrooms
• Married with two children. We love to read,
  travel,
  and spend our time outdoors!

Early Education Experiences

Bliss Street Childcare & Early Education

• 2008 - 2018
• NAFCC Accreditation
• Continued education and professional development
• Play-based learning + science experiences
• Concerns about equity and access
• Addressing early education as a means to impact poverty
• Creating relationships with leaders in the field of early childhood education

Coursework & Inspiration

1. Specialty Area Project
   1. What was I already working on in my
      field?
      1. Gardens and outdoor education
   2. What interested me most in early
      childhood education?
      1. Development
      2. Science
   3. How could I expand on those
      interests?
2. Self-reflection
   1. Reflected on the work that I was most
      interested in and connected that
      interest to my specialty area project.

MA Project Plan

• I   Advisor Approval
• II   IRB
• III   Present project to school districts

Surveys (All TK teachers in Sanger)
Interviews and focus groups (4)

• Early experiences
• Access to funding and resources
• Time
• Professional Development
• Factors that influence success with science
  application
• Constraints

What happened along the way?

1. Visit to seven demonstration gardens and school garden
   conferences
2. Bigger Ideas!
3. New project proposal to Kremen School of Education
4. Kremen School Demonstration Gardens & Outdoor
   Classroom Project
5. Phase 2: Revised MA project
6. Community Partnerships
7. Teaching Opportunities
8. New Goals!

What’s Next?

How to turn your coursework into your master’s
Project or Thesis

Coursework Connections

1. Align coursework and
   projects with your area
   of interest
2. Keep all literature
   reviews organized
3. Choose an advisor
   1. Support
   2. Ideas
   3. Advocate

Network Connections

1. Mentors
2. Leadership
3. Conferences
   1. Ventura County
      Farm-to-Schools
   2. Outdoor
      Classroom Project
   3. Life Labs!
4. Grants & Scholarships!

Advice

1. Stay organized
2. Maintain communication with
   advisors
3. Build relationships
4. Network
5. Focus on what you love
6. Take care of yourself and support
   your classmates
7. Dream big!

“You don’t find your purpose - you build it.” John Coleman

Questions?

Christy Macias
clc34@mail.fresnostate.edu
(559) 349-9159

Stay Connected -Follow us on social media

Facebook

• Username: Early Childhood Education at Fresno State
• Handle: @FresnoStateECE
• URL: www.facebook.com/FresnoStateECE

Instagram

• Username: Early Childhood Education at Fresno State
• Handle: FresnoStateECE
• URL: www.instagram.com/fresnostateece/

Twitter

• Username: Early Childhood Education at Fresno State
• Handle: @FresnoStateECE
• URL: https://twitter.com/FresnoStateECE

Be Informed

ECE Program Google Classroom: classroom.google.com

On the homepage, click Add join class

Enter Classroom Code: ns53iv and Click Join

ECED Club Goals

• Connect!
• Collaborate!
• Advocate!

Membership
Requirements

• Fresno State Student
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Pay semester dues
• Attend our monthly meetings
• Be involved in our events!

National Night Out Event

August 7^th, 2018

Follow Us on Social Media!

FB: Early Childhood Education and
Development Club at Fresno State

IG: eced_club_fresnostate

Twitter: ECED_FS

Snapchat: eced_club

ECED Club Website

https://sites.google.com/mail.fresnostate.edu/e
cedclub/home

Contact us for more information!

Andrea Cervantes

President
andreacervantes@mail.fresno
state.edu

Victoria Bodine

Vice President
vbodine@mail.fresnostate.edu

Simone Moultrie

Secretary

Melissa Blanco

Treasurer

Faculty Voices

Research

Courses

Advice

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Course Mapping

• Reviseable
• Pay careful attention to
  which semesters courses
  are offered
• Review with faculty member
  (sign off)
• Review with Program
  Coordinator (Scan doc)
• Keep hard copy for your
  records and to guide your
  registration process.

Fall 2018 Available Courses:

LEE 171 Trends and Issues in ECE

• Dr. Benninga, Tues. 7-9:50PM

LEE 233 Curriculum and Assessment in ECE

• Dr. Wu, Tues. 7-9:50PM

ERE 153 Educational Statistics

• Recommend taking it with Dr. Wiechmann,
  Mon. 7-9:50PM or Fri. 4:30-9:50PM

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