Program: M.A., Education
Elementary Education
Overview
Graduate Advisor: Please contact (818) 677-2126.
The M.A. Degree Program builds on the competencies developed in the Multiple Subject Credential program and is designed to provide candidates with advanced professional preparation in education for (1) assuming differentiated careers in school districts, professional organizations and the community; and (2) continuing into a doctoral program. Total units required for the M.A. Degree in the concentrations Curriculum and Instruction, and Language and Literacy is a minimum of 30.
Elementary Education Option
1. Curriculum and Instruction: For teachers interested in honing their skills to teach all curricular areas, this Option is a strong choice. The integration of visual and performing arts into the traditional subject matter disciplines such as language arts, social studies, science and mathematics is unique to this Option. Through a focus on the various state curriculum frameworks and standards, teachers come to understand the need for all students to be active learners engaged in a rich, meaning-centered curriculum.
2. Language and Literacy: This Option places emphasis on developing a comprehensive and balanced approach to literacy instruction and assessment. Teaching students to be strategic readers, writers and evaluators of their own literacy progress is emphasized. Through the Literacy Center on campus, CSUN students work in two practical settings to assess and assist children experiencing difficulty in developing literacy skills.
3. For teachers who want to refine their skills in using research-based strategies to plan curriculum and instruction that provides English learners access to the core curriculum. The focus is on teaching children from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds and on working with their families in supporting their child’s academic development. Teachers will also enhance their skills in using formal and informal assessments in the evaluation of learners.
Program Requirements
A. Required for Admission to the Master of Arts In Elementary Education
- Admission to the University
- Department application
- Preliminary Teaching Credential
- District Permission to enroll in CSUN-District (LAUSD) Joint Induction/MA Program (if applicable)
B. Required for Classified Status
Curriculum and Instruction, Language and Literacy Concentrations
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher or a University-approved aptitude test for graduate study (GRE or MAT)
- Successful completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam
C. Other Special Requirements
- No more than 12 units of credit may be applied to a M.A. Program until Classifi ed status is attained
- Courses more than 7 years old will not be included in the total of 30-33 units required for the M.A. Degree
- A corequisite for the M.A. in Education Degree is a Clear teaching credential
D. Required Core Courses (9 units)
Curriculum and Instruction and Language and Literacy
EED 601 Curriculum, Instruction and the Reflective Teacher (3)
(Completion required within first two semesters of program)
EED 602 Applying Technology to Curricular Goals (3)
EED 610 Research in Elementary Education (3)
(Completion required within first nine units of program)
E. Required Courses in the Concentration (21 units)
Curriculum and Instruction
EED 633 Seminar in Elementary School Language Arts Education (3)
or EED 670 Research Applications in ESL Instruction (3)
EED 638 Seminar in Elementary School Social Studies Education (3)
EED 643 Seminar in Elementary School Mathematics Education (3)
EED 648 Seminar in Elementary School Science Education (3)
EED 649 Seminar in Elementary School Interdisciplinary Arts Education (3)
EED 675 Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Strategies (3)
Elective course to be selected by the student in consultation with the Graduate Advisor (3 units)
Language and Literacy
Prerequisites (3 units)
ENGL 405 Language Differences and Language Change (3)
Required Courses
EED 621 Language, Literacy and Culture Across the Curriculum (3)
EED 625A/L Literacy Assessment and Teaching Strategies and Lab (3/1)
EED 625B/L Literacy Assessment and Teaching Strategies and Lab (3/1)
EED 626 Literacy Instruction for English Learners (3)
EED 633 Seminar in Elementary School Language Arts Education (3)
Elective course to be selected by the student in consultation with the Graduate Advisor (4 units)
F. Culminating Experience (3 units)
EED 697 Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
And successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination; or
EED 698 Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
Units for EED 698 may be used to meet elective requirement.
More information
If you would like more information about this program, please contact arlene.palkay@csun.edu.
Contact
Dean’s Office
(818) 677-2590
www.csun.edu/education/eed
Student Learning Outcomes
M.A. candidates will develop as professional educators who demonstrate:
- Reflective practice by examining their pedagogical content knowledge and skills to improve diverse students’ learning needs.
- Theoretical understanding by reading, synthesizing and evaluating educational theory and research, and applying research findings to their practice in diverse classroom settings .
- Research skills by designing and conducting research and presenting their findings at a professional level in oral and written forms.
- Educational awareness by knowing current educational issues and how they impact schools.
- Leadership by influencing policy and practice in educational communities through advocacy and example.