The Master of Arts in Education General Option Program is designed for K-12 credentialed teachers who want to refine their knowledge and skills.
This program is called the General Option because it provides educators the opportunity to customize their learning experience by choosing from a variety of courses.
Candidates must complete the core coursework (6 units), the culminating experience (3 units), and 21 units of 600-level elective courses selected to best suit their interests and goals. Upon faculty approval, up to nine (9) units of 500-level credential coursework taken at CSUSM as a post baccalaureate student may be applied toward the 21 units of electives. The elective courses may be chosen from the following described areas.
Literacy Education
EDUC 606: Foundations of Literacy and Literacy Instruction – 3 units*
EDUC 610: Creating Conditions for Engagement and Independence in Literacy Classrooms – 3 units* EDUC 613: Multilingual Learners, Literacy, and Language– 3 units*
EDUC 614A: Reading & Writing Assessment – 3 units*
EDUC 614B: Integrating Curriculum Through Fieldwork/Clinical Experience- 3 units* EDUC 616: Learning Through Text – 3 units*
EDUC 618: Teaching Literacy for the 21st Century – 3 units**
EDUC 619: Teacher Inquiry to Improve Student Learning – 3 units**
EDUC 623: Integrating Curriculum Through Fieldwork/Clinical Experiences – 6 units** EDUC 627: Designing, Developing and Evaluating Effective Literacy Programs – 3 units** *Denotes courses required to receive a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization.
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**Denotes additional courses required to receive a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential.
Schooling, Culture & Language
EDUC 641: Sociocultural Contexts of Language & Learning – 3 units* EDUC 642: Voices in the Community: Cultures in Action – 3 units EDUC 643: Critical Ethnography of Education – 3 units*
EDUC 644: Multicultural Students & Families in Public Schools – 3 units* EDUC 646: Second Language Acquisition: Research & Practice – 3 units EDUC 647: Multicultural Curriculum & Application – 3 units*
EDUC 649: Practicum in Social Action – 3 units
EDUC 656: Principles of Dual Language & Multilingual Education - 3 units**
EDUC 657: Cross-Cultural Competence for Educational Leadership in Diverse Societies - 3 units** EDUC 658: Practices and Strategies for Bilingualism/Multilingualism and Biliteracy/Multiliteracy Development - 3 units**
EDUC 659: Curriculum Development, Program Assessment and Inclusion for Dual Language and Multilingual Education - 3 units**
*Denotes courses required to receive a Multicultural Specialist Certificate **Denotes courses required to receive a Dual Language Certificate
Science, Mathematics & Educational Technology for Diverse Populations EDST 610: Current Issues & Research in Science Education – 3 units*
EDST 611: Adv. Meth. in Science Teaching I: Life Science Emphasis – 3 units* EDST 612: Adv. Meth. in Science Teaching II: Phys. Science Emphasis – 3 units* EDST 613: Topics in Science Education – 3 units*
EDST 620: Current Issues & Research in Mathematics Education – 3 units EDST 621: Students’ Thinking in Mathematics Education – 3 units EDST 622: Instructional Practices in Mathematics Education – 3 units EDST 623: Topics in Mathematics Education – 3 units
EDST 630: Teacher Leadership: Current Issues & Research in Ed. Tech. – 3 units** EDST 631: Impact of Technology on Teaching and Learning – 3 units
EDST 632: Using Emerging Technologies to Customize Learning – 3 units EDST 633: Topics in Educational Technology – 3 units
EDST 635: Hardware Operations & Function to Support Tchng. & Lrng. – 3 units** EDST 636: Software & Web Site Evaluation & Tools – 3 units**
EDST 637: Instructional Technology Planning & Management – 3 units** and *** EDST 638: Using Visual Literacy to Improve K-12 Student Learning ***
EDST 639: Digital Storytelling to Inspire Creativity in K-12 Classroom*** EDST 640: Using Web 2.0 Tools for Coll. Video and Audio Projects*** *Denotes courses required to receive a Science Education Certificate
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Supplementary Authorization in Computer Concepts and Applications (NOTE: EDST 639 can be taken in place of EDST 635)
***Denotes courses required to receive a Video Production in K-12 Education Certificate. Teaching, Learning & Leadership
EDUC 604: Knowledge Construction & Accomplished Teaching – 3 units EDUC 612: Literacy Development for Struggling Readers & Writers – 3 units EDUC 620: Curricular Innovations & Applications – 3 units
EDUC 624: Individual Difference & Assessment – 3 units EDUC 626: Creating Communities of Learners – 3 units
EDUC 628: Teaching as Inquiry & Applied Research Methods – 3 units General Coursework – Not Area Specific
EDUC 650: Culminating Experience Proposal Development – 3 units
OPTION 2:EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION and Preliminary Administration Credential (Advanced) In addition to the general Master’s admissions requirements, candidates must also have the following:
Three or more years of teaching or professional service experience;
Completion of the CBEST or an equivalent basic skills examination;
Completion of the prerequisite/co-requisite courses mentioned below.
The Option in Education Administration within the Master of Arts in Education prepares site and district administrators for positions of leadership in the elementary and secondary schools of the 21st Century. The option emphasizes the development of administrative expertise through a sound knowledge base, a student centered pedagogy, the appropriate integration of theory and practice, capacity for research and critical analysis, collaborative practice, evaluation in school administration and management, and the development of professional and ethical models of leadership. Candidates also qualify for the Preliminary Administration Services Credential.
Pre/Co-requisite Courses (if equivalency has not been determined): Completion of SB 2042 program or Units
EDST 630 -- Current Issues and Research in Ed’l Tech. Or EDUC 422 Tech. Tools for Teaching and Learning 3
Plan of Study Units EDAD 610 -- Leading School Communities in a Pluralistic Society 3 EDAD 612 -- Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Organization and Management 2 EDAD 614 -- Culture of Teaching and Learning: Leading Instruction 3
EDAD 616A -- Education Law and Personnel Administration 2
EDAD 616B -- Resource and Allocation 2
EDAD 618 -- Culture of Teaching and Learning: Leading for Assessment and Accountability 4
EDAD 620 -- Leadership Applied to Educational Issues 3
EDAD 624A -- Professional Field Studies Beginning 1
EDAD 624B -- Professional Field Studies Beginning 1
EDAD 626A -- Professional Field Studies Advanced 2
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The Master of Arts in Education Preliminary Special Education Credential Option is specially designed for teachers who hold a valid basic teaching credential and who are seeking both a master’s degree and a career path in special education by adding on the Mild/Moderate and the Moderate/Severe Preliminary Education Specialist Credential(s).
The Preliminary Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes instruction of students with a primary disability of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Mild/Moderate Mental Retardation, other health impairment (e.g., Attention Deficit Disorder), or specific learning disability. The Preliminary Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Credential authorizes instruction of students with a primary disability of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf-Blindness, Emotional Disturbance, Moderate/Severe Mental Retardation, or multiple disabilities. Both credentials authorize instruction of English learners.
Requirements for program admission:
Same as all MA options and may be required in addition to the other MA admission requirements. Subject matter competency and individual requirements for out-of state trained teachers may be required. Contact the CEHHS Student Services Office for details (760) 750-4277.
Plan of Study
Pre/Co-requisite Courses (if equivalency has not been determined): Completion of SB 2042 program or Units
EDST 630 -- Current Issues and Research in Ed’l Tech. Or EDUC 422 Tech. Tools for Teaching and Learning 3 Preliminary Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Courses and Clinical Practice
EDMX 622 -- Literacy and Educational Specialist 4
EDMX 627 -- Assessment for Planning and Instruction 3
EDMX 631 -- Foundations in Law, Ethics, and Procedures of Special Education 3 EDMX 632 -- Technology and Communication for Special Populations 3 EDMX 633 -- Community Access through Supported Environments 3 EDMX 572 or 672 -- Education Specialist – Clinical Practice: Special Education Setting or Education Specialist –
Clinical Practice for Interns II 7
EDMX 575 -- Education Specialist – Transition Development Plan Seminar 2 Additional Course and Clinical Practice for the Preliminary Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Credential EDMX 635 -- Education Specialist – Curriculum and Instruction: Moderate/Severe Disabilities 4 EDMX 573 -- Education Specialist – Clinical Practice: Moderate/Severe Disabilities 6
CALIFORNIA TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS (CTEL)
(A passing score on the CTEL examinations or obtain CTEL from another institution are required of candidates without an SB 2042 credential or CLAD or EL authorization on basic credential)
Additional Required Credential Courses for Single Subject Credential Holders
EDMS or EDMX 521 – Elementary Literacy I or Elementary Literacy for Education Specialists 3 EDMS or EDMX 543 – Elementary Mathematics Education or Mathematics Education in Inclusive Classrooms 3
Page 38 TPE Assessment
Beginning January 1, 2011, all candidates entering programs that result in the issuance of a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential must demonstrate satisfactory performance through
coursework and verified clinical practice on the full range of Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Performance Expectations and develop a written Individualized Transition Development Plan for use in the candidate’s Clear Credential Program.
Clear Credential Requirements
All teachers holding a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential must clear the credential within five years of credential issuance by obtaining a Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential. An essential clearing requirement is the development of a written Individualized Induction Plan (IIP) of supported induction and job related advanced professional preparation approved and signed by the clear credential candidate, an employer designee, and a CTC-approved clear credential program sponsor (e.g., district BTSA program, University, County Office of Education). See the CTC web site for currently approved clear credential sponsors. The IIP must be written to clear all general and special education preliminary credentials held, may include up to 12 semester units of university coursework, and must be developed within 60 days of employment. Preliminary Education Specialist credential holders not employed in a school setting may complete the clear credential requirements if the parties signing the IIP agree to a setting and professional development activities that allow demonstration of effective teaching to clear all preliminary credentials held.
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