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
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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
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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
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Number of Semesters |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
Varies based on program |
Financial Incentive |
$13,000 |
$13,000 |
Technology
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Technology
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