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DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Lisa Kirtman
DEPARTMENT OFFICE/WEBSITE
Education Classroom Building 324
657-278-4731
http://ed.fullerton.edu/edel
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Master of Science in Education
Concentrations:
Bilingual/Bicultural Education
(Spanish-English)
Educational Technology
Elementary Curriculum and
Instruction
Teacher Credential Programs
Program for the Multiple Subject
(Elementary) Credential
Program for the Multiple Subject
Credential with a Bilingual
Authorization (formerly BCLAD)
Combined Multiple Subject
Credential and Master of Science
in Education
Computing Certificate
FACULTY
Donna Bennett, Kim Case, Sharon
Chappell, Amy Cox-Petersen, Teresa
Crawford, Mildred Donoghue, Loretta
Donovan, Barbara Finnell, Ana
Garza-Dargatz, Tim Green, Andrea
Guillaume, Pablo Jasis, Lisa Kirtman,
Christine Mayfield, Kathy Murphy,
Kim Norman, Terri Patchen, Nawang
Phuntsog, Jennifer Ponder, Kristine
Quinn, Christine Valenciana, Michelle
VanderVeldt, Evelyn Weisman, Lisa
Winstead, Ruth Yopp-Edwards, Hallie
Yopp Slowik
292 ELEMENTARY AND BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Elementary and
Bilingual Education
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education at Cal State Fullerton
provides exemplary preparation for candidates dedicated to improving teaching and
learning for all children. The faculty members in the department are nationally recognized
for their contributions to the field of education. Moreover, the Department of
Elementary and Bilingual Education provides programs that are nationally accredited
(NCATE), in addition to meeting the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
(CCTC) requirements. The Department is highly regarded as a leader in education
whose candidates are well-prepared to act as change agents for the future.
The department offers teacher credential and master’s programs in a variety of
areas, both face to face and online.
The university mission, college philosophy and department theme emphasize the
active social nature of learning, the interconnection among ways of learning, the dispositions
of inquiry and the relationship to the larger diverse society. The department is
strongly committed to these themes and dispositions.
LEARNING GOALS AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students
pursuing a degree in elementary and bilingual education:
Knowledgeable and competent specialists
■ Demonstrate a strong foundation in subject matter knowledge or field of study
■ Demonstrate a strong understanding and implementation of pedagogical skills or
skills in chosen field
■ Use technology as a resource
Reflective and responsive practitioners
■ Promote diversity
■ Make informed decisions
■ Engage in collaborative endeavors
■ Think critically
Committed and caring professionals
■ Be agents for change
■ Maintain professional and ethical standards
■ Become lifelong learners
College of Education
Application Deadlines
The deadlines for completing online applications to credential programs are Feb. 28
for the fall semester and Sept. 30 for the spring semester (see http://www.csumentor.edu).