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Fresno State to award education doctorates

By Katie Pecci
The Collegian

Beginning in fall 2007, Fresno State and other selected CSU campuses will be offering programs for students to obtain doctoral degrees in education, the chancellor’s office said Thursday.

The legislation was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger and is the first time the CSU system will be able to award doctorates since the system was formed almost half a century ago. Currently the CSU system only offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

“The legislation marks perhaps the most significant change in the California State University’s role in the last four decades,” said CSU Chancellor Charles Reed. “We are extremely grateful to all of the supporters of this bill who understand the importance of creating access to high-quality programs that prepare leaders for California’s schools.”

The CSU system originated as a preparation for teachers so the opportunity to offer education doctorates reflects the core values of the CSU system, the chancellor’s office said.

“We are really thrilled with being able to offer our students one more degree in higher education and we hope this is the first step in many more doctorate offerings to come,” said Clara Potes-Fellow of CSU media relations.

Fresno State students said this means they no longer have to leave the area to pursue a doctorate in education.

“I have been thinking about a doctorate since I’m going to be a teacher anyway, and this makes the decision so much easier,” said liberal studies major Colleen Harris.


	September 28, 2005 California State University, Fresno