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Important Information, Dates and Deadlines
Information Session for New and Returning MA and MAT Curriculum and Instruction Students
Friday, September 5th from 3:30-4:30 pm in EBA 253
Please bring your questions about the MA or MAT programs in Elementary and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. This session may be most valuable for those students who have questions regarding requirements and course selections.
Information about Required Courses and Course Selection
Courses for New MAT Students - All MAT students are required to take four core courses. Two of these courses will be offered this fall and are strongly recommended to be taken during the Fall 2008:
- TE 600-This is a required course in the MAT program of study. It is offered on Tuesdays at 7pm by Dr. David Strom. (Required)
- TE 693-This is a required course in the MAT program of study. This course is being taught by Dr. Cynthia Park on Mondays at 4pm. (Required)
- TE 640 is a concentration class for Elementary and Secondary MAT students. This class is usually offered on a regular basis. Dr Fearn is teaching it on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Courses for MA Students in Secondary and Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, here are suggestions for Fall 2008:
- ED 690-This is a required course in the program of study for an MA in Elementary and Secondary C&I. The department highly recommends that students take this class this semester. This course will be offered by Dr. Donna Ross this fall on Thursdays at 4 pm in NE 85. It is highly recommended that those have not taken the class and who are in the MA program; take this course this semester as it may not be offered next semester. Please email Melanie at mfalkenb@mail.sdsu.edu for the schedule number. (Required)
- TE 600-This is a required course in the MA program of study for the Secondary and Elementary C&I MA program. It is offered on Tuesday at 7pm by Dr. David Strom. It is highly recommended that those have not taken the class and who are in the MA program; take this course this semester. (Required)
- TE 640- This course can be used as an elective. It will be taught by Dr. Leif Fearn on Tuesdays at 7pm. (Elective for MA)
- TE 639-This course can be used as an elective. This course is being taught by Dr. Margie Gallego on Mondays at 4pm. (Elective for MA)
Filing for Graduation
September 22 , 2008 is the deadline to apply for Fall 2008 graduation with an advanced degree. You may access the graduate application here.
Comprehensive Exam information
There is a mandatory meeting for students who will be taking the Comprehensive Exam during Fall 08 on Friday, September 5th, 4:30-6:00 p.m. in EBA 253. STE suggests that you begin to study the semester prior to taking the exam.
See the attached guidelines and study questions for further information regarding the Study Session. For information or questions please email Melanie Falkenberg.
All students who take Ed 795A and Ed 795B also must take the Comprehensive Examination. 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
Comprehensive Exam will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in NE 271 (budget limitations determined date and time of exam). You must sign up with Melanie Falkenberg at mfalkenb@mail.sdsu.edu in advance of the comprehensive exam. Please let her know that you are planning on taking the exam that day.