Credential Programs
Education Specialist and Dual Credential Programs
Fresno State's nationally accredited Education Specialist Credential program prepares
caring, competent and reflective credential candidates to teach students with mild
to moderate and extensive support needs in a variety of diverse educational settings
in grades kindergarten - age 22 across the Central Valley of California. Come join
our innovative and supportive program!
Education Specialist and Dual Credential Programs
Fresno State's nationally accredited Education Specialist Credential program prepares caring, competent and reflective credential candidates to teach students with mild to moderate and extensive support needs in a variety of diverse educational settings in grades kindergarten - age 22 across the Central Valley of California. Come join our innovative and supportive program!
Our Mission and Vision
Asset-based teaching to strengths, skills and abilities and preparation of students for the future. Advocating for students and families. Collaboration & communication with all stakeholders. Embracing & celebrating diversity and differences. Engaging in lifelong learning and professional growth. Giving back & serving our local and statewide communities. Taking personal responsibility for one's own teaching and actions.
Program Options
Earn the Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs Credentials simultaneously in a 3-phase streamlined cohort, evening program, or teacher residency in Clovis Unified or Fresno Unified. Add a Master of Arts in Special Education in two additional semesters.
- Roadmap of courses for combined Education Specialist MMSN and ESN Credential Program.
- Roadmap of courses for Teacher Residency combined Education Specialist MMSN and ESN Credential Program
- Learn more about the Teacher Residency Program
- Learn more about the M.A. program
Earn three credentials, the Multiple Subject + combined Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs Credentials simultaneously in a 4-phase streamlined, cohort, evening program. Add a Master of Arts in Special Education in two additional semesters.
Add a Bilingual Authorization to either option above
The Fresno State Spanish/Hmong Bilingual Authorization Program trains future teachers with the skills needed to support linguistically and culturally diverse students. A majority of the courses required for a BAP can also be completed during the completion of an undergraduate degree; however, it can not be awarded until one completes one of the options listed above.
We provide unique experiences for credential candidates to become more closely connected
to students and educators in local school districts. Our dedicated district partnerships
are essential in producing quality teachers. Students can earn their Education Specialist
or Dual Credential through:Pathways to Earning Your Credential
Additional Information
- Credential courses are valid for 5 years and credential programs must be completed within 5 years.
- Fresno State's Education Specialist Program is not an online program.
- Applicants must be subject matter competent and have met the California basic skills requirement prior to admission.
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