Option in Educational Foundations

The Master of Arts degree in Education, Option in Educational Foundations is an interdisciplinary academic program, which draws on conceptual frameworks and methodologies from the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral science. This degree program, is designed to prepare teachers and other educational professionals (e.g. psychologists, counselors, and administrators working in schools, government, business, or civic agencies) to understand and respond to the social contexts that give meaning to education both in and out of schools. Coursework is offered in history of education, philosophy of education, educational sociology, policy and politics of education, educational psychology and human development. This coursework provides students with opportunities to acquire interpretive, normative, and critical perspectives on education through rigorous study and research experience.

Admission to the Program

In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must have a 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester units attempted.

Option in Educational Technology Leadership

This option prepares educators to assume leadership roles in the field of educational technology. In particular, the program is designed to prepare computer-using teachers, e-learning developers and trainers, technology coordinators and specialists, and other instructional technology experts for PK-12 schools and other educational and training settings.

Note: Teachers who plan to teach in public California K-12 classrooms or work as school-level or district-level computer coordinators must obtain a California teaching credential. For some district-level technology coordinator positions, a Level 1 California Administrative Credential is required.

Admission to the Program

In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must:

1. have a minimum 2.75 grade point average in the last  60 semester units attempted,
2. have basic computer literacy,
3. submit a written application to the Charter College of Education and the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education (Download the form from Charter College of Education website.),
4. submit two letters of recommendation from university faculty or professional references, and
5. secure approved program plan from advisor.

Option in E-Learning and New Media Design

The E-Learning and New Media Design option prepares instructional design and technologists for a wide variety of education and training settings to acquire knowledge and skills in applying and developing new technologies, with advanced video, mobile, and multimedia techniques to enhance the learning experience of students at all levels.

Note: Teachers who plan to teach in public California K-12 classrooms or work as school-level or district-level computer coordinators must obtain a California teaching credential.

Admission to the Program

In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must:

1. have a minimum 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester units attempted,
2. have basic computer literacy, and
3. submit a written application to the Charter College of Education and the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education (Download the form from the Charter College of Education website.).
4. submit two letters of recommendation from university faculty or professional references, and
5. secure approved program plan from advisor.

Option in Research and Evaluation

The Option in Research and Evaluation offers candidates the opportunity to examine theory and practice in educational research and evaluation; to participate in research or evaluation projects in school districts, non-profit organizations or at the university, and to assume leadership roles in research and evaluation. This program incorporates a specialization in research and evaluation into an existing Master’s Degree program. The program of study requires the completion of a minimum of 30 semester units. The three semester program consists of courses in program evaluation, evaluation of federal and state programs, assessment, and quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as opportunities to do field work and a culminating project or thesis or a comprehensive exam. 

Admission to the Program

In addition to university requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must meet the conditions for classified graduate standing and satisfy the following criteria:

1. Have a 2.75 GPA in their last 60 semester units
2. Have a bachelor’s degree
3. Submit 2 letters of reference
4. Attend a screening interview with a faculty member