About The School of Education
The School of Education offers the following Master of Arts degree programs: M.A. in Education; M.A. in TESOL; M.A. in Administrative Leadership and an Individualized Master of Arts. The post-baccalaureate year for teacher preparation is also lodged in the School of Education. In addition to the degree programs, the School offers 11 specialist credentials in education and various graduate-level certificate options. Two Undergraduate Degree Completion programs: Liberal Arts and Early Childhood Education reside in the School of Education.
The School of Education’s mission is guided by the university philosophy as expressed in the Fresno Pacific Idea and by its own Mission and Vision Statements and Core Values.
Mission Statement
The School of Education prepares educators to embrace the challenges of change and to meet the academic and professional needs of individuals in a culturally and economically diverse society.
Vision Statement
The School of Education will be recognized for its preeminent voice in the greater Central Valley and distinguished for its integration of theory and practice, its teaching quality, its dedication to a just and inclusive society, and its collaborative community spirit.
Core Values
- Christian Community
- Holistic Education
- Responsive Programs
- Innovative Approaches
- Student-Centered Learning
- Teaching Excellence
