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Masters of Arts in Education - Program Courses

Option I: Curriculum Development: Emphasis Critical Pedagogy: Literacy & Social Justice

For students interested in applying the concepts of critical theory in their work in curriculum change, school reform, or student, parent and community advocacy. Students who choose this option will complete the following course program. For students who recently completed their B/CLAD Credential the course sequence may vary.
Required Courses (18 Units)
  • PLC 600 Foundations of Democratic Schooling (3) *
  • PLC 601 Language Policies and Practices (3) *
  • ED 690 Procedures of Investigation and Report (3) *
  • PLC 650 Critical Analysis of Curriculum Development for School Communities (3) *
Research Project or Thesis (6 Units)
  • PLC 797/799 Thesis (6)
OR
  • PLC 795 A/B Field Project (6) *
Elective Courses (12 Units)
  • PLC 553 Language Assessment & Evaluation (3) *
  • PLC 602 Cross-Cultural Context: School Communities (3)
  • PLC 603 Community and School in a Diverse Society (3) *
  • PLC 612 Qualitative Research Processes (3) *
  • PLC 613 Organizational Strategies (3) *
  • PLC 651 ELD/SDAIE: Curriculum, Teaching & Assessment (3)
  • PLC 652 Literacy & Language: A Critical Examination of Curr. (3)
  • PLC 686 Seminar in Multicultural Education (1-6) *
  • PLC 798 Special Study (1-6)
* Required Courses to Bilingual Specialist Credential. Note: Candidates must have a B/CLAD
Other Requirements
Met with MA Advisor to File Official Program: _________________________ (date)
Comprehensive Examination Portfolio to be completed by: _________________________ (date)
File for Graduation: _________________________ (date)
MA Project or Thesis to be completed by: _________________________ (date)
Printer Friendly Program Checklist for Option I (PDF format - 28 KB)

Option 2: Curriculum Development & Emphasis

For students interested in the principles of our program and in further development of specific subject competencies in another discipline. Students are required to identify, with MA Advisor approval, their outside option in the second year of the program. All certificate programs, such as Educational Leadership and Reading Specialist, require appropriate department application and admittance prior to course enrollment. While these programs may require more than 9 units, only 9 units from programs outside the Policy Studies Department will be accepted towards the MA. Students who choose this option will complete the following course program.
Required Courses (18 Units)
  • PLC 600 Foundations of Democratic Schooling (3) *
  • PLC 601 Language Policies and Practices (3) *
  • ED 690 Procedures of Investigation and Report (3) *
  • PLC 650 Critical Analysis of Curr. Dev. for School Communities (3) *
Research Project or Thesis (6 Units)
  • PLC 797/799 Thesis (6)
OR
  • PLC 795 A/B Field Project (6) *
Elective Courses (9-12 units): Selected from Outside PLC with Advisor Approval
* Only for students completing the outside emphasis in Queretaro, Mexico
Other Requirements
Met with MA Advisor to File Official Program: _________________________ (date)
Comprehensive Examination Portfolio to be completed by: _________________________ (date)
File for Graduation: _________________________ (date)
MA Project or Thesis to be completed by: _________________________ (date)
Printer Friendly Program Checklist for Option II (PDF format - 28 KB)

Opportunity to Study Abroad - Queretaro, Mexico

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