Master of Arts in Education: Option in Curriculum and Instruction in the Urban School

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Admission to the Program

Applicants must meet University Requirements for admission to graduate study. In addition, applicants should have completed EDEL 405 or its equivalent, have attained a minimum of 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted, and have consulted with a faculty adviser. A score of 600 or higher on TOEFL is required for visa students. Finally, a valid teaching credential issued by California or any state is recommended by completion of the program.

Requirements for the Degree (46 units

A total of 46 units are required, with at least 23 in 500-level courses. A Comprehensive Examination is required.

Required courses (30 units)

Select 4 units from the following:

EDCI 511 - Advanced Classroom Assessment in the Urban School (4) also listed as
EDFN 511 - Advanced Classroom Assessment in the Urban School (4)
EDCI 537 - Teacher Leadership in the Urban School: Issues, Trends, and New Directions (4) also listed as
EDAD 537 - Teacher Leadership in the Urban School: Issues, Trends, and New Directions (4)
ULRN 460 - Assessment and Learning (4)

Area of Emphasis (12 units):

Select area of emphasis with advisor approval.

Area of Emphasis 1:

Select three elective courses with advisor approval.

Area of Emphasis 2:

EDCI 550A - Advanced Fieldwork in Curriculum and Instruction in the Classroom (2)
EDCI 550B - Advanced Fieldwork in Curriculum and Instruction in the Classroom (2)
Select two elective courses selected with advisor approval.

Comprehensive Examination (0 units)

EDEL 596 - Comprehensive Exam (0)

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