Multiple Subject & Dual Credential Programs

The Multiple Subject credential program at Fresno State is for students who want to become kindergarten or elementary school teachers, K-8. Our nationally accredited and award-winning program prepares candidates to teach elementary school in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

The Dual credential program  allows you to earn your Multiple Subject and Education Specialist (Special Education) credential simultaneously. The Education Specialist Credential authorizes the holder to teach students with mild/moderate or moderate/severe disabilities (grades TK-age 22) in public or private school programs, clinics, special schools, resource classrooms, educational programs, residential facilities, hospitals, and other agencies serving persons with disabilities. Some of the courses are required for both credentials but field placements are unique.

Program Options

BA in Liberal Studies 

Start your credential program during your undergraduate degree.

Bilingual Authorization - Spanish or Hmong

Develop specialized strategies for working with English Language Learners while in your Multiple Subject Credential program.

Program Pathways

Residencies

Residencies are similar to Partnerships but also include district professional development, guaranteed employment upon successful program completion and other special perks. 

• Clovis Residency: focused on Special Education -Contact: Michael Mahoney: mwmm@mail.fresnostate.edu - Clovis Website
• Fresno Teacher Residency: focused on Special Education and Bilingual Authorizations -Contact: Steve Hart:smhart@mail.fresnostate.edu - Fresno Website
• Madera Residency: focused on Dual Language Instruction -Contact: Luz Herrera: lherrera@mail.fresnostate.edu - Madera Website
• Rural Residency: focused on increasing the number of highly qualified and diverse teachers into the four underserved districts. Contact: Brooke Berrios: bberrios@fcoe.org - Flyer
• Sanger Residency: focused on Universal Design for Learning -Contact: Kimberly Coy: kcoy@mail.fresnostate.edu - Sanger Website

Partnerships

Daytime programs that use district facilities for university coursework and field experiences. Teacher candidates move through the program as a cohort with courses and clinical experiences "blocked" together for each of the three phases of the program. Partnerships allow candidates to experience the culture of a school and the cycle of the school year.

Summer and Fall 2021 Residencies and Cohorts 

	Fresno Summer 2021	Clovis Fall 2021	Sanger Fall 2021	Rural Kerman, Firebaugh, Golden Plains, Mendota  Fall 2021	Campus Evening Fall 2021
Program	Dual Mild Mod Multiple Subject-BAP Hmong or Spanish Multiple Subject-add Math or Science	Education Specialist -Mild Mod or Mod Severe	Multiple Subject - BAP Spanish is optional	Multiple Subject-BAP Spanish is optional	All
Faculty in Residence	Dr. Steven Hart	Dr. Michael Mahoney	Dr. Kimberly Coy	Brooke Berrios Residency Coordinator
Number of Semesters	3	3	2	2	Varies based on program
Financial Incentive	$13,000	$13,000	Technology	Technology