Department of
Advanced Studies in
Education

Master of Arts in
Education

The Department of Advanced Studies in Education offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Arts degree in Education, with concentrations in school administration, school counseling, educational technology, and special education. Students interested in graduate degree programs may obtain information from the department office (DBH 348) or the Graduate School (MSR 160).

Concentrations

School Administration
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Intern Administrative Services Credential
Office: DBH 357
Phone: (209) 667-3475 or 3364
Coordinator: Chet Jensen

School Counseling
Pupil Personnel Services
Office: DBH 345
Phone: (209) 667-3503 or 3364
Coordinator: Connie Kane

Special Education
Education Specialist:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Office: DBH 358
Phone: (209) 667-3502 or 3364
Coordinator: Karen Sniezek

Educational Technology
Supplemental Authorization in Computer Concepts and Applications
Office: DBH 348A
Phone: (209) 667-3495 or 3364
Coordinator: Dawn Poole

Community College Leadership
Graduate Certificate Program
Office: DBH 356
Phone: (209) 667-3260 or 3364
Coordinator: John Borba

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the M.A. program, the applicant must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree.
2. Obtain a total score of at least 100 using the formula grade point average (GPA) X 20 + Miller Analogies Test (MAT) converted score. GPA is calculated using the last 60 units of college/university coursework.
3. Possess an appropriate valid basic teaching/service credential if applying for study in the area of School Administration or Educational Technology. School Counseling emphasis requires appropriate experience with youth. Special Education requires a valid Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential.

Application Classifications
The student applying for the M.A. program may be placed in one of four classifications:

1. Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified — permits one to enroll in classes only as specified by program.
   To be admitted, the applicant must:
   1. Complete the University Admission form.
   2. Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
2. Graduate Standing: Provisionally Classified — permits one to enroll in classes to fulfill program prerequisites; valid for either one semester or one year as indicated by the admission letter.
   To be admitted, the applicant must:
   1. Complete the University Admission form.
   2. Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
3. Graduate Standing: Conditionally Classified — status must change to “Classified” within one calendar year.
   To be admitted, the applicant must:
   1. Complete the University Admission form.
   2. Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
   3. Submit proof of a score of 41 or higher on the CBEST writing section.
   4. Show evidence of a valid teaching or service credential.
   5. Obtain 3.0 a GPA in the last 60 units of coursework completed.
4. Graduate Standing: Classified — Admission to the M.A. program is granted.
   To move to Graduate Standing: Classified, the applicant must:
   1. Submit all of the documents listed under Conditionally Classified status.
   2. Submit letters of recommendation. (Check with the specific program coordinator for the exact number required.)
   3. Submit Miller Analogies Test score. GRE is also acceptable for Educational Technology.
   4. Meet any other additional requirements as specified in each M.A. area.
   5. Have program file evaluated by the program coordinator. (This will be done automatically after submission of documents; notification of admission status from the area coordinator will follow.)

General Information

1. Coursework Requirements — No more than nine semester units of coursework completed in Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified may be applied to a master’s degree. The total number of units, as well as specific courses required, varies with each area of emphasis for the M.A. in Education. (See the specific area coordinator for requirements.)
2. Graduate Requirements — The minimum academic grade point average for earning the M.A. degree is 3.0. The minimum acceptable grade for courses included in the M.A. program is a C. In the School Administration Program, a student earning a grade of C is considered to be on probation; on earning a second C, the candidate will be disqualified.
3. Final Requirements — The M.A. in Education degree requires the successful completion of all coursework, approval of a written project or thesis, and passing of an oral examination. After all requirements have been met, the student will be awarded the degree.
4. Class Scheduling — Courses are scheduled in the late afternoon and evening to enable employed individuals to enroll in classes.

Note: Early registration is strongly recommended. Limits are placed on class size; consequently, enrollment is not guaranteed.

School Administration Emphasis
(34-37 units)

Program Courses
EDAD 5801 Vision of Teaching and Learning: Improvement of Instruction and Student Achievement, and Work Experience Project (5 units)
EDAD 5802 Educational Leadership: Human and Economic Resources and Work Experience Project (5 units)
EDAD 5803 Educational Leadership: Organizational Management, Personal Ethics, and Work Experience Project (5 units)
EDAD 5804 Educational Leadership: Legal Framework and School Governance (4?units)
EDAD 5805 Diverse Learning Communities: Political, Cultural, and Social Implications, and Work Experience Project (5 units)

Graduate Core Courses
EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
EDGS 5600 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5960 Project (1-4 units) or EDGS 5990 Thesis (1-4 units)
Note: See Course Description for EDGS 7005 for required Project/Thesis continued enrollment.

School Counseling Emphasis
(37-39 units)

Program Courses
EDCL 5570 Counseling and Guidance in Education, 3 units
EDCL 5600 Family Counseling and Community Resources, 3 units
EDCL 5610 Educational and Occupational Information, 3?units
EDCL 5640 The Counselor, 3 units
EDCL 5650 School Group Guidance and Counseling Techniques, 3 units
EDCL 5850/5851 Counseling Seminar and Field Experience, 3 units

Graduate Core Courses
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
EDGS 5600 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units
or
EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5960 Project, 4-6 units (2+2+2) or
EDGS 5990 Thesis, 4-6 units (2+2+2)
Note: See Course Description for EDGS 7005 for required Project/Thesis continued enrollment.

Electives
Two courses from the following:
EDCL 5530 Testing in Education and Counseling, 3 units
EDCL 5540 Counseling Exceptional Children and At-Risk Youth, 3 units
EDCL 5630 Dealing with Differences in Educational Settings, 3 units
EDCL 5770 College Counseling and Student Services, 3 units

Special Education Emphasis
(30 units)

Program Courses
EDSE 5220 Advanced Studies in Positive Behavior Support, 3 units
EDSE 5230 Advanced Studies in Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Planning, 3 units
EDSE 5440 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Students with Moderate/ Severe Disabilities, 3 units
EDSE 5450 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities, 3?units
Elective: One advanced level university course in a specific area of emphasis, 3 units. (The course must be pre-approved by the program coordinator.)

Graduate Core Courses
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5990 Thesis, 3 + 3 units
Note: See course description for EDGS 7005 for required Project/Thesis continued enrollment.

Educational Technology Program
(32 units)

Supplementary Authorization in Computer Concepts and Applications

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing offers a supplementary authorization in Computer Concepts and Applications. This authorization allows holders of a Single Subject, Standard Secondary, or Special Secondary Teaching Credential to teach computer-based classes at any grade level (preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-12, and classes organized primarily for adults). This authorization allows holders of a Multiple Subject or Standard Elementary Teaching Credential to teach computer-based classes in grades 9 and below.

To obtain this supplementary authorization, students must earn a grade of C or higher in 20 semester units (or 10 upper-division semester units) of non-remedial coursework that covers the following three areas: Software Evaluation and Selection; Hardware Operation and Functions; and Classroom Uses of Computers. The balance of the semester units may be achieved in any course dealing with computer concepts and applications. EDIT 4170, 4600, 4650, 4710, and 4720 can be used to satisfy partially requirements of this authorization. Additional coursework can be taken from Computer Science, Cognitive Studies, or Educational Technology. Contact the Educational Technology Program Coordinator for advisement.

Master of Arts in Education
with Emphasis in Educational Technology

This graduate-level area of emphasis is designed for teachers and other education professionals interested in an advanced study of educational technology. A Preliminary Teaching Credential is a prerequisite for entry into the program; this may be waived for persons teaching at the community college level or those in other instructional settings, with the approval of the program coordinator.

Several of the EDIT courses are offered either via distance learning or online. More information about offerings is available at www.csustan.edu or by contacting the program coordinator.
Program Courses
EDIT 4710 Advanced Technology Integration Strategies, 3?units
EDIT 4720 Multimedia Development in Education, 3?units
EDIT 5100 Research Trends in Educational Technology, 2?units
EDIT 5200 Educational Technology Issues, 3 units
EDIT 5300 The Technology Coordinator, 3 units

Electives: 3 to 8 units, selected from 5000-level coursework and approved by the program coordinator.

Graduate Core Courses
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
EDGS 5600 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units or
EDGS 5610 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5960 Project, 1-3 units (may be repeated once), or
EDGS 5990 Thesis, 1-3 units (may be repeated once)
Note: See Course Description for EDGS 7005 for required Project/Thesis continued enrollment.

Advanced Credentials

The following advanced credentials may be completed independent of or in conjunction with the Master of Arts degree, as noted:

• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
• Intern Administrative Services Credential
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling
• Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential
• Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential

Note: Frequently, students obtain an advanced credential and the M.A. degree (especially in School Administration, since school districts may require its administrators to possess both). When seeking the advanced credential in conjunction with the M.A. degree, the student is subject to the regulations described previously, as well as those which follow. When seeking an advanced credential only, the student is subject to the following regulations:

Prerequisites
To be considered for admission to an advanced credential program, the applicant must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree.
2. Have earned at least a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 units earned.
3. Possess a valid teaching or service credential, except for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program or Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential Program.

Application Procedures
The applicant must:

1. Complete the University Admission form including required transcripts of college/university coursework of the last 60 units.
2. Submit program application and receipt for program application fee to the Department of Advanced Studies in Education Office.
3. Submit letters of recommendation to the department office. (Check with the specific advanced credential program coordinator for the exact number required.)
4. Submit test scores (e.g., CBEST, MAT), as required by the specific advanced credential program, to the department office.
5. Submit proof of valid teaching or service credential to the department office, if required.
6. Participate in an interview and/or have the program file evaluated by a credential program committee, depending on the requirements of the specific credential program.

Admission Classifications
The student applying only for a credential program will be placed in the following classifications:

1. Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified — permits one to enroll in classes as specified by program.
   To be admitted, the applicant must:
   1. Complete the University Admission form.
   2. Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
2. Postbaccalaureate Standing: Classified — fully admitted to the M.A. program. (See M.A. requirements in previous section.)

General Information

1. Grade Requirements: Students seeking an advanced credential are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 while in the program. The minimum acceptable grade for a credential course is a C. In the School Administration Program, a student earning a grade of C is considered to be on probation; on earning a second C, the candidate will be disqualified.
2. Final Requirements: To obtain the required recommendation for the advanced credential from CSU Stanislaus, the student must:
   1. Complete all of the coursework required in the advanced credential program.
   2. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skill areas of the program.
   3. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for all course work required for the credential.
   4. Submit a completed application to the Credentials Processing Center (DBH 303) and make payment as directed.
   5. Be recommended for the credential by the coordinator of the appropriate advanced credential program.
3. Class Scheduling: Courses are scheduled in the late afternoon and evening to enable employed individuals to enroll in classes.
   Note: Early registration is strongly recommended. Limits are placed on class size; consequently, enrollment is not guaranteed.

Administrative Services Credentials:
Preliminary and Intern

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (ASC) Program
This is a competency-based program designed to prepare students for their initial administrative assignments. In addition to the requirements listed earlier, the applicant must have successfully completed two years of full-time certificated experience, such as teaching, school counseling, school psychology, or other appropriate education experience. Upon program completion, students will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility, which allows them to seek employment in an administrative position. When administrative employment is attained, the Preliminary ASC document is issued and the holder must meet the requirements for the Professional Clear ASC within five years.

Requirements (24 units)
Complete the following courses:
EDAD 5801 Vision of Teaching and Learning: Improvement of Instruction and Student Achievement, and Work Experience Project (5 units)
EDAD 5802 Educational Leadership: Human and Economic Resources and Work Experience Project (5 units)
EDAD 5803 Educational Leadership: Organizational Management, Personal Ethics, and Work Experience Project (5 units)
EDAD 5804 Educational Leadership: Legal Framework and School Governance (4?units)
EDAD 5805 Diverse Learning Communities: Political, Cultural, and Social Implications, and Work Experience Project (5 units)

Intern Administrative Services Credential (ASC) Program
The Intern ASC Program allows school districts to appoint persons to administrative positions before they have completed the Preliminary ASC Program. This position shall be for at least one semester. In addition to the requirements listed earlier, the applicant must have successfully completed three years of full-time certificated experience, such as teaching, school counseling, school psychology, or other appropriate education experience. The intern is supervised by both university faculty and school district mentors, and continues to complete the coursework as required for the Preliminary ASC. The Intern ASC is normally issued for a two-year period; thus, the intern must complete the approved institutional program within a two-year period or the period of time authorized by the Intern ASC. Contact the program coordinator for information and advisement.

Education Specialist Credentials:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities

California State University, Stanislaus is authorized to recommend individuals for Education Specialist Credentials in two areas: Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities. The Level I programs prepare individuals to perform responsibilities of entry-level special education teachers.

When a graduate of the Level I program obtains a special education position, an application is filed with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential is issued. This credential is valid for five years while Level II preparation is completed. It is recommended that undergraduates seeking admission to the Education Specialist Preliminary Level I Credential enroll in the Liberal Studies major with a concentration in Exceptional Children and Youth.
Note: A prerequisite teaching credential, Multiple or Single Subject, is not required to obtain the Specialist Credential.

Preliminary Level I: Education Specialist Credentials:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities

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The following is a sequence of steps to obtain an Education Specialist Preliminary Level I Credential: Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities. Admission forms and a full description of the documentation and coursework requirements are included in the Specialist Education Level I Credential Handbook.

Courses preceded by one (√) are requirements and those preceded by two
(√√) are electives in the undergraduate concentration Exceptional Children and Youth.

1. Pass CBEST and complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
   √ PSYC/CDEV 3140 Human Development I: Childhood, 3 units or
   √ PSYC 3240 Human Development II: Adolescence, 3 units
   √ EDSE 4310 Introduction to Special Education, 3 units
   √ EDSE/PSYC 4550 Practicum with Exceptional Children, 3 units or
   √ EDSE/PSYC 4560 Theory of Instructional Design, 3 units
2. Demonstrate the following:
   1. Subject Matter Competence:
      Elementary level (CSET Multiple Subject exam)
      Middle and secondary level (CSET Single Subject exam or complete a CCTC-approved subject matter preparation program.)
   2. The GPA requirement. (2.67 in all baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate coursework or GPA of at least 2.75 in the last 60 units; 3.0 in all EDSE/PSYC coursework.)
3. Submit a completed application to the Department of Advanced Studies in Education and participate in the Admission Interview.
4. If an offer of admission is made, complete the following courses with a grade of “B” or better:
   √ EDMS 4100 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society, 3 units, or
   √ EDSE 4330 Communication and Social Skills for Students with Disabilities, 3 units
   √ EDSE/PSYC 4550 Practicum with Exceptional Children, 3 units, or
   √ EDSE/PSYC 4560 Theory of Instructional Design, 3 units
   √√ EDSE/PSYC 4750 Applied Behavior in the Classroom, 3 units
5. Complete the following courses with grades of “B” or better. Full admission to the program is required to enroll in the courses:
   EDSE 4110 Reading and Language Arts in General Education, 2 units
   EDSE 4210 Reading and Language Arts in Special Education, 3 units
   EDMS 4121 Mathematics Methods, 3 units
   EDSE 4430 Assessment of Students with Disabilities, 3 units
6. Complete credential-specific coursework with a grade of B or better.

Mild/Moderate Disabilities:
EDSE 4450 Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities, 3 units
EDMS 4191 Student Teaching Practicum II, 5 units
EDSE 4898 Student Teaching Seminar: Consultation and Collaboration — Mild to Moderate Disabilities, 2 units
EDSE 4815 Special Education Student Teaching: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, 5 units

Moderate/Severe Disabilities:
EDSE 4440 Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, 3 units
EDMS 4191 Student Teaching Practicum II, 5 units
EDSE 4816 Special Education Student Teaching: Moderate to Severe Disabilities, 5 units
EDSE 4798 Student Teaching Seminar: Consultation and Collaboration — Moderate to Severe Disabilities, 2 units
Note: Candidates who possess a valid MSCP or a SSCP are not required to complete EDMS 4191 if they seek the Special Education Credential only.

Additional Admission Requirements

1. Students must be admitted to the University as an undergraduate or postbaccalaureate student.
2. Complete an application for admission to the Preliminary Level I Credential Program. The application packet is available online at
   www.csustan.edu and in the Advanced Studies office. Refer to the packet for application deadlines, admission criteria during the year of application and acceptance, and any additional requirements.
3. Complete an upper-division writing course (listed as WP in the Undergraduate Catalog) or pass an equivalent test or submit a verifiable score of 41 or higher on the writing portion of CBEST.
4. Complete PSCI 1201 American Government or an equivalent course that fulfills the U.S. Constitution requirement.
5. File a Certificate of Clearance with the application to the program.
6. Verification of Early Field Experience. All candidates must complete 45 hours of documented field experience in K-12 classrooms.

Completion Requirements
The student will be recommended by CSU Stanislaus for the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential upon satisfactory completion of the following:

1. All Level I program requirements with grades of B or better.
2. Verification of baccalaureate degree.
3. Passing score on the Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA) (effective January 2000).
4. Satisfactory performance on exit interview or examination. The Preliminary credential is valid for five years, while Professional Level II preparation is completed.

The Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities

Professional Level II preparation is intended to enable new teachers to apply their Preliminary Level I preparation to the demands of professional positions while fostering advanced skills and knowledge. The Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential Programs in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities include academic requirements, an individualized induction plan, and an option allowing some requirements to be met with non-university activities.

In addition to meeting the regular standards for admission to graduate study at CSU Stanislaus, students applying to the Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential Program must submit proof of a valid Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential, and a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 units of college/university work. Applicants must verify full-time employment in a position requiring the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential. Applications to the Level II program are available online at www.csustan.edu or in the Advanced Studies office.

Requirements (17 units or equivalent)

1. Complete the following core courses:
   EDSE 5200 Induction Seminar, 1 unit (This course is repeated for a total of 2 units)
   EDSE 5220 Advanced Studies in Positive Behavior Support, 3 units
   EDSE 5230 Advanced Studies in Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Planning, 3 unit
2. Complete the appropriate specialized course:
   EDSE 5440 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Students with Moderate/
   Severe Disabilities, 3 units or
   EDSE 5450 Advanced Seminar in Teaching Students with Mild/
   Moderate Disabilities, 3 units
3. Elective options for the Professional Credential Induction Plan
   (6 units total)
   Advanced level coursework in the candidate’s area of specific emphasis (6 units); up to 3 units (45 hours) non-university activities may be approved by the program coordinator

Note: All options must be pre-approved in writing by the program faculty and specified on the Professional Credential Induction Plan.

Pupil Personnel Services Credential:
School Counseling and M.A. in School Counseling
(combined program) (57-59 units)

Connie Kane, Ph.D., Program Coordinator

The PPS Credential is required for counselors in the K-12 setting. Upon completion of the program, students qualify for both a PPS credential and a Master of Arts in Education. This program is designed for teachers and other professionals who already have experience working with children and youth. The following requirements adhere to the Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Pupil Personnel Services Credentials in School Counseling that were adopted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in January 2001. All courses offer postbaccalaureate credit and are applied toward the Master of Arts in Education.

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the PPS Credential/M.A. School Counseling Program, applicants must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree.
2. Be admitted to the University in Postbaccalaureate standing: Unclassified.
3. Have a grade point average of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units earned.
4. Have a combined score of 100 using a weighted score of the grade point average (GPA) for the last 60 semester units, and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) converted score. Admissibility will be assessed by multiplying the student’s GPA by 20 and adding the MAT converted score. A total weighted score of 100 is required for admission. For example:
   3.0 GPA X 20 = 60+40 MAT = 100 (Admissible)
   3.2 GPA X 20 = 64+36 MAT = 100 (Admissible)
   Submit Miller Analogies Test score with Application for First Interview.
5. Successfully pass the California Single Subject Assessments for Teaching Educational Technology exam, or complete EDIT 4170* with a grade of B or better.
6. Pass the CBEST with a minimum score of 41 on the writing portion. CBEST verification with section scores must be submitted to the Advanced Studies Department with Application for First Interview.
7. Submit a Certificate of Clearance (or valid California Teaching/Service Credential or Substitute Permit) with Application for First Interview.
8. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation with Application for First Interview.
9. Pay application fee at Cashier’s Office. Submit Application for First Interview form with payment receipt to the Advanced Studies Office (DBH 348).
10. Participate in First Interview.

Requirements: 57-59 units for individuals successfully completing the SSAT Educational Technology examination; 59-61 units for individuals taking EDIT 4170.*

*Prerequisite
EDIT 4170 Educational Technology Foundations, 2 units

Program Courses
EDCL 5530 Testing in Education and Counseling, 3 units
EDCL 5540 Counseling Exceptional Children and At-Risk Youth, 3 units
EDCL 5570 Counseling and Guidance in Education, 3 units
EDCL 5600 Family Counseling and Community Resources, 3 units
EDCL 5610 Educational and Occupational Information, 3 units
EDCL 5630 Dealing with Differences in Educational Settings, 3 units
EDCL 5640 The Counselor, 3 units
EDCL 5650 School Group Guidance and Counseling Techniques, 3 units
EDCL 5760 Pupil Personnel Services Seminar, 3 units
EDCL 5780 Consultation and Supervision for School Counseling, 3 units
EDCL 5930 School Counseling Practicum, 2 units
EDCL 5850/5851 Counseling Seminar and Field Experience, 3 units
(4 enrollments for a total of 12 units)

Graduate Core Courses
EDGS 5500 Foundations in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5510 Introduction to Educational Research, 3 units
EDGS 5600 Qualitative Research in Education, 3 units or
EDGS 5610 Quantitative Research in Education, 3 units
EDGS 5960 Project, 4-6 units (2+2+2) or
EDGS 5990 Thesis, 4-6 units (2+2+2)
Note: If Project/Thesis is not complete after two semesters of enrollment, then EDGS 7005 must be taken each semester until finished.

Pupil Personnel Services:
School Counseling Intern Credential Program

The Pupil Personnel services: School Counseing Intern Credential Program allows school districts to appoint PPS Credential candidates to school counseling positions after they have completed 23 units of cousework, including one semester of fieldwork. This position shall be for at least one semester. The intern is supervised by both the University EDCL faculty and the school district of employment while continuing the coursework at the University as required for the PPS in School Counseling Credential. The internship credential is usually issued for a two-year period; thus the intern must complete the approved institutional program within a two-year period or the period authorized by the internship credential. (For additional information and program advisement, the applicant is asked to contact the program coordinator.)

Graduate Certificate Program in
Community College Leadership

The Community College Leadership program is a professional preparation program that provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue career paths in community college administration. The award of a graduate certificate will be made upon completion of the program requirements.

Program Courses (15 units)
EDAD 5001 Community College Leadership Seminar, 4 units (1+1+1+1)
EDAD 5002 Human Resources in the Community College, 2 units
EDAD 5003 Community College Resource Development, 1 unit
EDAD 5004 Community College Finance, 2 units
EDAD 5005 Technology in the Community College, 2 units
EDAD 5006 Community College Students and Instructional Services,
2 units
EDAD 5007 Field Experience in Community College, 2 units (1+1)

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