Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Academic Departments and Programs
The Kremen School is dedicated to educating our next generation of leaders. The programs provide graduates with the qualities necessary to hold positions in school districts, colleges, and counseling centers. Educational options span from undergraduate, credential, graduate, and doctoral programs, offering opportunities for students graduating from high school to highly experienced educational professionals.
Department of Liberal Studies
B.A. in Liberal Studies
An undergraduate degree program of diversified education that is ideal for future elementary school or special education teachers. The Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) option is an accelerated program that provides students with the opportunity to complete a degree in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject teaching credential (with the option for Bilingual Authorization) in four years.
Department of Teacher Preparation
Teaching Credentials
Fresno State prepares future teachers to enter the field of education with confidence.
Options include Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, Single Subject or PK-3 credential.
Department of Advanced Studies in Education
M.A. in Early Childhood Education
This program option offers specialized preparation for a wide variety of positions in educational settings with children from birth through the primary grades.
M.A. in Education, Curriculum and Instruction option
Designed for teachers and other professionals who desire advanced study in curriculum, instruction, educational psychology, research design and educational statistics.
M.A. in Education, Multilingual Multicultural Education option
The MME program provides students with research-based professional preparation for linguistically and culturally diverse learners (LCD).
M.A. in Reading
The Master of Arts in Reading is designed as an optional second year that builds upon the content of the Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC) and the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLLA), enabling candidates to deepen their understanding of literacy theory and practice as they engage in original research.
Master's in Reading Reading/Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential
M.A. in Special Education
This graduate degree offers advanced preparation in mild/moderate disabilities and
moderate/severe disabilities. Graduates gain knowledge in educational, psychological,
and political issues that arise when developing collaborative relationships with families,
general educators, and other professionals.
M.A. in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching is an online program with a focus on social justice,
multiculturalism, and action research. This graduate program is designed for credentialed,
practicing teachers working in diverse classrooms and is nationally recognized as
an exemplary online graduate program.
Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation
M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling (CRMHC) is a profession that holistically applies counseling skills to assist individuals with psychiatric, developmental, cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities to achieve their maximum level of independence.
M.S. in Counseling, option in School Counseling
Designed for individuals seeking advanced preparation for careers in educational settings (K-12). The School Counseling option complements the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) curriculum and enhances the preparation of school counselors.
M.S. in Counseling, option in Student Affairs and College Counseling
The SACC program option is designed to prepare individuals for employment as student service professionals in a four-year university and community college. Graduates with this degree option are prepared for employment in the multi-faceted arena of post-secondary education.
M.S. in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
The MFCC graduate program prepares students to professionally serve the mental health needs of the Central Valley. Students receive a unique and thorough training experience with both in-class and in-the-field education.
Department of Educational Leadership
M.A. in Higher Education Administration and Leadership
The HEAL graduate program is for individuals interested in careers in higher education
as well as other educational settings and agencies. HEAL students delve into curricula
examining policies, practices, theories, and current issues in the postsecondary education
pipeline.
M.A. in Educational Leadership and Administration
The P12 Administration Program advances and prepares the next generation of equity-driven school administrators in the Central Valley! The program integrates the California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) with the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Leadership and Administration.
Educational Leadership Doctoral Program
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
The doctorate in education program is designed to support working professionals poised for leadership in P12 schools and districts or community colleges. The 60-unit program of study can be completed in three years of full-time study and leads candidates to earn a Doctor of Education degree.
Certificates
Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology
Interested students may pursue a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology
(CASET). The CASET consists of five 3-unit courses focused on educational technology.
Certificate of Advanced Study in Research Methods
This certificate will prepare you to design instruments and collect information, to
analyze quantitative and qualitative data and to communicate research results.
Certificate of Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Studies in Secondary Schooling
This certificate trains undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and pre-service credential students on teaching and incorporating a Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x studies based on curriculum in K-12 classroom and school settings.
Reading and Literacy Added Authorization
The RLAA provides advanced preparation in literacy education and assessment. It prepares teachers to address the literacy needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners within the grade levels authorized by the holder’s valid credential.