MASTER OF
ARTS in EDUCATION – 2005-07
College
Education Bldg. (02), Room 120
(805) 756-2126
MA Education
with Specializations in:
Educational Leadership and Administration
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Master of Arts degree program in Education is designed to provide a broad-based perspective of education and increased competence in positions of special responsibility. The specializations are closely related to the occupational and professional requirements of a variety of pursuits in the fields of education, counseling, college student affairs, and agencies involved with community affairs.
ADMISSION
Admission to the MA in Education degree programs minimally require the following:
· 3.0 GPA in last 90 quarter units
· Letters of recommendation
· Bachelors degree from an accredited college or University
Each specialization below may list additional requirements for the specific program (see the Graduate section of this catalog for additional information).
PROGRAM OF STUDY
All specializations require a minimum of 45 quarter units of acceptable graduate work, with at least 40 units of 500-level Education courses. Courses taken in these programs may also be applied toward related credentials.
Candidates must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better in all coursework and stay in good professional standing within their specialization. Calculation of the grade point average will include all grades, although only the courses with A, B, or C grades will be counted to satisfy requirements for the degree. Required courses with a D or F grade must be repeated in all MA programs. All candidates must meet the current Graduation Writing Requirement.
Credits earned in student teaching will not be accepted toward completion of any specialization within the Master of Arts in Education. At least 36 program-required quarter units shall be completed in residence. Transfer and/or extension credits will only be accepted when the credits are acceptable for master's degree credit by the offering institution in its own programs.
Advising
The candidate must meet with his/her advisor on a regular basis. Continued consultation with the advisor will assist a smooth progression toward completion of the degree.
Formal Study Plan
The candidate is required to file a formal study plan prior to completion of 12 units in his/her program. This Formal Study Plan is completed in consultation with the program advisor and helps the candidate schedule a set of courses and electives in a sequence that results in completion of an MA program in a timely manner. A Formal Study Plan is required prior to Advancement to Candidacy.
Advancement to Candidacy
Advancement to master's degree candidacy requires:
· Completing at least 24 quarter units of program-required courses in residence, specified in a formal program of study, with minimum grade point average of 3.0;
· Having met the university Graduation Writing Requirements;
· Receiving formal recommendation of the specialization faculty.
· GPA of 3.0 in all coursework included on the formal program of study, and in all coursework completed subsequent to admission to postbaccalaureate standing.
· Having satisfactorily met any conditions of admission.
Culminating Experience
Depending on the specialization, final assessment of a candidate's progress shall include a comprehensive written examination and EDUC 590 Research Applications in Education, or the completion of a thesis/project. Students must enroll in EDUC 599 Thesis/Project for every quarter in which they are receiving advisement.
MA
Education, Specialization in
COUNSELING & GUIDANCE
The
program is designed to prepare students for careers as school counselors or
careers working as counselors in higher education. Admission to the program, which
occurs only in spring quarter,
requires references, an autobiographical statement, and an interview. Students
enrolling in the specialization area of school counseling are also pursuing the
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS): School Counseling credential and must meet the
specific requirements of the State of
EDUC 590 and successful completion of the written comprehensive examination or completion of EDUC 599 is required for degree completion. Students who have career goals of working in clinical counseling in agency settings or in private practice should refer to the Master of Science degree program in Psychology.
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Education Core |
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EDUC 586 Introduction to Inquiry
in Education |
4 |
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EDUC 587 Educ
Foundations & Current Issues |
4 |
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EDUC 588 Education, Culture and
Learning |
4 |
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EDUC 589 Educational Research
Methods |
4 |
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EDUC 590 Research Applications
in Education and comprehensive exam
(4) or EDUC 599 Thesis/Project (3)
(3) |
4/6 |
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Required in the Area of Specialization: |
52 |
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EDUC 555 Counseling and
Communication (4) |
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EDUC 556 Ethnic Counseling (4) |
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EDUC 557 Career Development (4) |
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EDUC 560 Counseling Theories
& Assessment (4) |
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EDUC 561 Group Counseling (4) |
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EDUC 564 Legal & Ethical Issues
in Counseling (4) |
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EDUC 565 Measurement &
Assess. Counseling (4) |
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EDUC 566 Leadership &
Consultation Counsel (4) |
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EDUC 568 Counseling Techniques
(4) |
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EDUC 573 Field
Experience–Counseling (12) |
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Select one area of emphasis with advisor’s approval |
4/12 |
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School Counseling Emphasis (12): |
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EDUC 558 Elementary School
Counseling (4) |
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EDUC 559 Secondary School
Counseling (4) |
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EDUC 563 Violence Prevention in
Schools (4) |
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Higher Education Counseling Emphasis (4) |
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EDUC 562 Student Dev-Higher
Education (4) |
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MA Education, Specialization in
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Curriculum and Instruction Specialization aims at expanding the student's instructional skills and knowledge of curriculum at the elementary and/or secondary level. Candidates may want to improve their skills as classroom teachers; they may choose to enter positions as curriculum specialists or instructional team leaders; or they may seek employment in the private sector in curriculum development and training related positions. Courses taken in this program may be applied toward a fifth year of study for an advanced multiple or single subject teaching credential. Students select an emphasis in either Social Science and Language Arts or Science, Math, Technology and Research-based Teaching. Applicants for the Social Science and Language Arts emphasis must have successfully completed student teaching or the equivalent prior to entering the program.
Applicants for Science, Math, Technology and Research-based Teaching should have at least three years of teaching experience before applying. This emphasis is designed to be completed in three summers.
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Education Core |
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EDUC 586 Introduction to Inquiry
in Education |
4 |
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EDUC 587 Educ
Foundations & Current Issues |
4 |
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EDUC 588 Education, Culture and
Learning |
4 |
|
EDUC 589 Educational Research
Methods |
4 |
|
EDUC 590 Research Applications
in Education and comprehensive exam
(4) or EDUC 599 Thesis/Project (3)
(3) |
4/6 |
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Required in Area of Specialization |
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EDUC 501 ApplPractices
Curriculum Develop |
4 |
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EDUC 504 Seminar in Science and Mathematics
Curriculum and Methods |
4 |
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EDUC 506 Models of Instruction |
4 |
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EDUC 532 Adv. Field Experiences
in Education |
3 |
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Select one area of emphasis
with advisor's approval |
14 |
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Social Studies & Language Arts Emphasis |
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EDUC 503 Sem
Language Arts Curric & Meth
(4) |
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EDUC 505 Sem
Social Studies Curric & Meth
(4) |
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Electives to be selected with advisor's approval (6) |
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Science, Math, Technology & Research-based Teaching Emphasis |
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EDUC 507 Instructional Materials & Tech (4) |
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Electives in science, math, technology to be selected with advisor's approval (10) |
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MA Education, Specialization in
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP and ADMINISTRATION
This program is designed for
individuals who wish to assume leadership positions in educational
organizations. It emphasizes comprehensive knowledge of applied theories of
educational leadership, mastery of practical skills required for effective
school administration, and competence in research methods necessary for
under-standing and assessing learning organizations. While designed primarily
for K-12 leaders, the program can be beneficial for leaders from other fields.
Coursework in this program may be applicable to the
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Education Core |
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EDUC 586 Introduction to Inquiry
in Education |
4 |
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EDUC 587 Educ
Foundations & Current Issues |
4 |
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EDUC 588 Education, Culture and
Learning |
4 |
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EDUC 589 Educational Research
Methods |
4 |
|
EDUC 590 Research Applications
in Education and comprehensive exam
(4) or EDUC 599 Thesis/Project (3)
(3) |
4/6 |
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Required in the Area of Specialization |
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EDUC 510 Educational Finance and
Resource Allocation |
4 |
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EDUC 511 Educational Law and Governance |
4 |
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EDUC 512 Educational
Organization & Mgmt |
4 |
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EDUC 513 Educ.
Planning & Decision Making |
4 |
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EDUC 516 Educ.
Personnel Supervision & Eval |
4 |
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Electives (selected with
advisor approval) |
8 |
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Possible electives: EDUC 514,
515, 518 |
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MA Education, Specialization in
LITERACY AND
The Master of Arts degree in
Education with a specialization in Literacy and
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Education Core |
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EDUC 586 Introduction to Inquiry
in Education |
4 |
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EDUC 587 Educ
Foundations & Current Issues |
4 |
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EDUC 588 Education, Culture and
Learning |
4 |
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EDUC 589 Educational Research
Methods |
4 |
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EDUC 590 Research Applications
in Education and comprehensive exam
(4) or EDUC 599 Thesis/Project (3)
(3) |
4/6 |
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Required in Area of Specialization |
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EDUC 525 Literacy and Reading
Processes, Programs, and Technology |
4 |
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EDUC
526 Diagnostic Procedures in Literacy and |
4 |
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EDUC 530 Secondary, College, and
Adult Literacy Practices |
4 |
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EDUC 532 Adv. Field Experiences
in Education |
3 |
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Electives (to be selected
with advisor's approval) |
8/10 |
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Suggested electives: EDUC 527,
529, 531. |
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MA
Education, Specialization in
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Master of Arts degree with a specialization in Special Education is an academic program that offers the student an opportunity for advanced learning in Special Education. Applicants must meet personal and professional standards, including necessary qualifying examinations, presentation of personal recommendations, and a personal interview.
Approved units for the master's degree program can be applied towards the requirements for a Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential. It is also possible for the qualified student to complete the requirements for the Specialist Credential while pursuing the requirements for the Master of Arts degree in Education.
EDUC 590 and a comprehensive written examination are required for the completion of the Master's degree with a specialization in Special Education.
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Education Core |
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EDUC 586 Introduction to Inquiry
in Education |
4 |
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EDUC 587 Educ
Foundations & Current Issues |
4 |
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EDUC 588 Education, Culture and
Learning |
4 |
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EDUC 589 Educational Research
Methods |
4 |
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EDUC 590 Research Applications
in Education and comprehensive exam
(4) |
4 |
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Required in Area of Specialization |
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EDUC 544 Adv Collaboration and Consultation
for Teachers of Pupils with Special Needs |
4 |
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EDUC 545 Characteristics and
Instruction of Pupils with Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
4 |
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EDUC 550 Assessment Strategies
for Special Education |
4 |
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Electives (to be selected with
advisor's approval) |
11/13 |
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