Master's Degree
Current Student Information
Important Information, Dates and Deadlines
Most Spring 2010 course information is available in the on-line class schedule at:
https://sunspot.sdsu.edu/schedule/
Courses for New MAT Master's Students – If you are a newly admitted student in the MAT program for Spring 2010, please register for the following courses:
- TE 677, “Research Diverse Learner”-This is a required core course in the MAT program of study. This course is being taught by Dr. Valerie Pang on Mondays at 4pm (Required).
• TE 610A,”Seminar in Math Ed-Elementary” -This is a concentration course in the MAT program of study. It is offered on Thursdays at 4pm with Lewis.
Courses for New Curriculum and Instruction (C & I) Master's Students – If you are a newly admitted student in the Curriculum and Instruction MA program for Spring 2010, please register for the following courses:
- ED 690, “Methods of Inquiry”-This is a required course for both the Elementary and Secondary C&I program of study. This course will be taught on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Contact Melanie for the schedule number. (Required)
- TE 652, “Change in Education”- is an elective class for Elementary and Secondary MA students. This course will be taught on Thursdays at 7pm. (Elective for MA)
If you are a continuing MA or MAT student and you do not know which course(s) to take or need a schedule number, please email Melanie at mfalkenb@mail.sdsu.edu
Applying for Graduation for Spring 2010
February 9, 2010 is the deadline to apply for Spring 2010 graduation with an advanced degree. You may access the application at: http://gra.sdsu.edu/grad/appgradadvdgr.html
Comprehensive Exam information
There is a mandatory meeting for students who will be taking the Comprehensive Exam during Spring 2010 on Friday, January 22, 2010, 4:30-5:00 p.m. in EBA 253 .
All students who take Ed 795A and Ed 795B also must take the Comprehensive Examination. STE suggests that you begin to study the semester prior to taking the exam. In order to be prepared for the exam, save your syllabi and readings from each class. Also it is recommended that you take the time to summarize what you have learned in each class by identifying the key researchers, theorists, and studies that were covered in your class. Do this at the end of the class. Being organized will assist you in studying for the comprehensive examination. Topics to be covered at this meeting:
- Structure of the Comprehensive Exam
- Expectations for Passing
- Possible issues included in the Exam may deal with assessment, research design, curriculum development, action research, cognitive theories of learning, issues of equity and instruction, and organizational change
- Use of APA style
- Discussion of references, theorists, and frameworks
- Plagiarism
See the attached guidelines and study questions for further information regarding the Study Session. For information or questions please email Melanie Falkenberg.
The Comprehensive Exam will be held during the weekend of March 19-22, 2010 . Please plan accordingly. You must sign up with Melanie Falkenberg at mfalkenb@mail.sdsu.edu in advance of the comprehensive exam to let her know that you are planning on taking the exam.