California Reading/Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA)

The California Reading/Literacy Added Authorization (15 units) is for those individuals wanting to advance their ability to teach all students to read and understand the challenges of developing literacy among California’s diverse populations.work with students and teachers at various school sites. The mission of the Reading/Literacy Added Authorization is to prepare teachers to be fluid in making curricular decisions about teaching reading and how to meet the needs of students with varying language communication backgrounds. In addition to the admission requirements for the master’s degree, applicants must possess a California basic teaching credential.

Candidates interested in pursuing a Reading/Literacy Added Authorization will need to  possess a California Multiple or Single Subject credential by the time all the added authorization courses have been completed plus one (1) year of teaching and evidence of passing the Basic Skills Requirement  at the time the added authorization application is submitted to the State of California. 

Note: If approved, a maximum of 3 graduate level  transfer units "outside" of  California State University, Fresno may be used for the RDG-AA program. (Fresno State's Extension and/or Open University, and Subject-Matter Project units are not eligible.)  (University Time Limitations and Valdation Policies apply.) Please contact the Reading/Language Arts Program Coordinator for specifics

Visit the Fresno State Catalog for course descriptions.