M.A. EDUCATION, SPECIALIZATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

University Center for Teacher Education
Education Bldg. (02), Room 121
(805) 756-2583

The Curriculum and Instruction Specialization aims at expanding the candidate'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 a clear teaching credential. In addition to the general prerequisites, applicants must have successfully completed student teaching or the equivalent prior to entering the program.

EDUC 590 and a comprehensive written examination, or EDUC 599, are required for the completion of a master's degree with a specialization in curriculum and instruction.

Units

Education Core

13

EDUC 587 Educational Foundations and Current Issues (4)

EDUC 588 Education, Culture and Learning (4)

EDUC 589 Research Methods and Analysis in Education (5)

Required in Area of Specialization

26-28

EDUC 501 Problems and Practices in Curriculum Development (3)

EDUC 503 Seminar in Language Arts Curriculum and Methods (4)

EDUC 504 Seminar in Science and Mathematics Curriculum and Methods (4)

EDUC 505 Seminar in Social Studies Curriculum and Methods (4)

EDUC 506 Models of Instruction (4)

EDUC 532 Adv. Field Experiences in Education (3)

1 EDUC 590 Research Applications in Education (4)

Electives (selected with adviser's approval)

4-6

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45

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1 If EDUC 599 Thesis/Project is selected in lieu of EDUC 590, the student must register for credit each quarter of advisement.

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09/11/97