Education, M.A.: Option in Early Childhood/Primary Education

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Overview

The Master of Arts Degree in Education with an Option in Early Childhood/Primary Education offers candidates the opportunity to focus on practical classroom application in early childhood education based on current theory and research. It allows candidates to develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of topics related to early childhood education.

Requirements for the Degree

A total of 30 to 37 units are required, with at least 15 in 5000-level courses. A comprehensive examination or a thesis or project is required.

Admission to the Program

Applicants must meet university requirements for admission to graduate study. In addition, applicants should have attained a minimum of 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 semester (or 90 quarter) units attempted, and have consulted with a faculty advisor. A score of 600 or higher on TOEFL is required for visa students. In addition, a California credential or a General Elementary or Kindergarten-Primary Credential issued by any state or two years of experience teaching young children is recommended. Students must submit a written application to the College of Education and the Division of Curriculum and Instruction (download the form from the Charter College of Education website). Two letters of recommendation from university faculty or professional references are required.

Requirements for the Degree (30 - 37 units)

A total of 30 to 37 units are required, with at least 15 in 5000-level courses. A comprehensive examination or a thesis or project is required.

Core Requirements (12 units)

EDCI 5600 - Principles and Practices of Curriculum in Urban Schools [3]
Choose one of the following (3 units):
EDFN 5000 - Research Methods in Education [3]
EDFN 5050 - Seminar in Qualitative Research in Education [3]
Choose one of the following (3 units):
EDCI 5350 - Teaching for Cross-Cultural and Global Awareness [3]
EDEL 5660 - Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood [3]
Choose one of the following (3 units):
EDCI 5370 - Teacher Leadership in the Urban School: Issues, Trends, and New Directions [3]
EDEL 5600 - Leadership, Advocacy, and Management of Early Childhood Programs [3]

Requirements for the Option (18-21 units)

Required Courses for the Option (15 units)

Select (15 units) from the following:

Electives (3-6 units)

With approval of the Program Advisor, select a minimum of 3-6 units from the following:

Culminating Experience (0 or 4 units)

EDCI 5960 - Comprehensive Examination [0]
or
EDCI 5990A - Thesis Planning [2] * and
EDCI 5990B - Thesis [2] **
Notes:

Students should expect to take the Comprehensive Examination (EDCI 5960 ) during the Fall or Spring semester after they complete all coursework on their program and must comply with college and division requirements.

* Students who do a thesis are required to obtain advisor approval.

** May be repeated once for credit.

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