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California State University, Long Beach                                                  Policy Statement

                                                                                                                  08-03

                                                                                                                  February 15, 2008

Master of Arts in Education

Option in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education (code EDELMA02)

These new options were recommended by the Senate on February 14, 2008 and approved by the President on February 29, 2008.

 

Master of Arts in Education

Option in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education (code EDELMA02)

(30-33 units)

The Master of Arts in Education, Option in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education is designed to foster the development of educators who are caring, effective, reflective, and committed to improving their schools. Coursework prepares teachers to apply theoretical insights and research findings to the practical problems they encounter in their work in curriculum and instruction.

Prerequisite

A valid elementary teaching credential or by permission of program coordinator.

Admission

In addition to applying to the university for graduate standing, candidates must submit a program-specific application. Program applications are available in the College Graduate Studies Office (ED1-7) and online at http://www.ced.csulb.edu/teacher-ed/resources/documents/masters.cfm.

Requirements

1. Methods of social science inquiry (6 units): EDP 400 and one of the following: EDP 520 or EDCI 533 for Comprehensive Examination track; EDP 595 or EDP 696 for Thesis track.

2. Core (15 units): EDCI 500, 505, 530, 625, 695 (to be taken in final semester).

3. Concentration (9 units): Candidates select an area of concentration, in consultation with the program advisor, tailored to their professional goals. Candidates are responsible for taking prerequisite courses if required. The concentration may be in one of the following patterns:

A. Advanced methods (9 units): EDRG 540, EDCI 560, EDCI 570;

B. Advanced coursework in Educational Technology: 9 units selected from the following: EDSP 542, ETEC 523, 525, 530, 551, 553;

C. 9 units of advanced coursework in a self-selected concentration chosen in consultation with the program advisor (e.g., Social and Multicultural Foundations).

4. Capstone (choose A or B option in consultation with the program advisor):

A. Comprehensive Examination and EDCI 695 (3 units).

B. Thesis and EDCI 698 (6 units).

 

EFFECTIVE: Fall 2008

Code: EDELMA02

College: 50

Career: GR

IPEDS (Major) ERSS: 13.1202

IPEDS (Degree) ERSD: 13.1202

Discontinue: EDELMA01 and EDSEMA01 effective Fall 2008