CSUF Department of X
Literacy and Early Education Department (LEE):

Mission

The primary mission of the Department of Literacy and Early Education (LEE) is to prepare knowledgeable and professionally competent teachers and curriculum leaders in the areas of early childhood education (N-3), bilingual/cross-cultural education (K-12), and reading/language arts (K-12) in both public and private educational settings.

The department offers the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential in both Early Childhood Education and Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD).  At the graduate level, the department offers programs in early childhood education and reading/language arts.

Glenn DeVoogd , Chair
Department of Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
Kremen School of Education & Human Development (KSOEHD)
California State University, Fresno
ED-250
5005 North Maple Avenue, MS ED202
Fresno, CA  93740-ED202
(559) 278-0250


Credential Programs


Basic Teaching Credentials

The basic Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may be earned in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree (preliminary credential) or following completion of fifth year of professional preparation in the following areas:

1.  Multiple Subject Credential -- Early Childhood Education


Specialist Teaching Credential

The specialist teaching credential represents a year of postbaccalaureate study in an area of teaching specialization.  The specialist credential may be earned by a holder of a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential.  The Department of Literacy and Early Education offers specialist credentials in early childhood education and reading/language arts.


Master's Degree Programs

The Department of Literacy and Early Education offers advanced and specialized study for the Master of Arts degree in Education with options in early childhood education and in reading /language arts.  Completion of a master's degree signifies that the holder is prepared to provide professional leadership in an area of specialization offered by the department. Most candidates for the master's degree have three or more years of successful teaching experience.