(2002) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1970, Northern Illinois University; M.A.T. 1973, Northeastern Illinois University; Ed.D. 1987, George Peabody of Vanderbilt University.

Bilingual Authorization in Spanish, Korean, or Armenian may be obtained concurrently with the preliminary teaching credential or after students obtain their preliminary teaching credential. Students in any credential program other than the Traditional Program must be approved for the concurrent program by their program coordinator (ACT, Intern, FYI/JYI, ITEP, or Dual).

(2002) Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 1970, M.A. 1971, Ph.D. 1983, Arizona State University.

(2002) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1984, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1969) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1956, M.Ed. 1960, Western Washington State College; Ed.D. 1969, Arizona State University.

(1996) Professor of Elementary Education. B.M. 1982, M.S.Ed. 1990, Ph.D. 1997, University of Southern California.

(1994) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1972, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1974, Ph.D. 1982, Stanford University.

(1983) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1971, M.Ed. 1972, Ed.D. University of California, Los Angeles.

(1987) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.S. Calvary College; M.Ed. 1971, Ph.D. 1985 University of Missouri.

(1979) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.S. 1972, University of Wisconsin; M.Ed. 1976, Ph.D. 1979, University of Texas.

Prerequisites: EPC 315; Special Education students only may take SPED 400 instead of EPC 315. Admission to credential program. Recommended Pre/Corequisites: MATH 310 and MATH 310L. Restricted to Integrated Teacher Education Program candidates admitted to the credential program. Addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates and Preliminary Education Specialist candidates need in …

Prerequisite: Admission to the Integrated Teacher Education Program. This is the first of two courses designed to prepare undergraduate multiple-subject credential candidates to teach reading, speaking, listening and language across the curriculum to all students—including beginning through advanced readers, English learners and students with special needs. Teacher candidates will become familiar with historical and theoretical perspectives …

Prerequisites: EED 477A; Admission to the Integrated Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: EED 578A, EED 579A. This is the second of two courses designed to prepare multiple subject credential candidates to teach reading/language arts and English Language Development (ELD). This course emphasizes concepts of effective instruction for literacy development specific to English language learners, instructional methods …

Prerequisites: Successful completion of EED 477B and first student teaching assignment. Corequisites for Multiple Subject Credential Candidates: EED 578D, EED 579. Corequisites for Education Specialist Credential Candidates: SPED 579, SPED 580MM. This course addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Credential candidates need in order to effectively plan, implement, and …

Selected topics in elementary education with course content to be determined.

Independent Study

Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program or under Intent to Apply Status (ITA). Intent to Apply (ITA) students who are enrolled in this course are required to perform 20 hours of fieldwork observation (as they have not yet been formally admitted into the teacher credential program). EPC 315 may be substituted for EED/EPC …

Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple or Single Subject Induction Program. This initial Induction Program course offers individuals who have earned a Multiple or Single Subject Credential a professional community that will assist the transition from teacher preparation to induction. The course provides an overview of the program and supports candidate’s development of advanced knowledge, skills …

Prerequisite: Intent to Apply or Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; Corequisite: EED 500/EPC 500. This course addresses technology-driven skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates need to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate instructional tools and software programs to teach to the California Core State Standards (CA-CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), …

Prerequisite: Restricted to candidates officially admitted to the postbaccalaureate multiple subject teaching credential program. Corequisite: EED 500 or EPC 500. EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EPC/EED 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate. This course prepares postbaccalaureate multiple subject credential candidates to teach reading, speaking, listening, and …

Prerequisite: EED 500/EPC 500, EED 520, EED 565M, EED 577. Preparatory: EED 565S, EED 575. This is a required course for all Multiple Subject BCLAD Emphasis Credential program candidates. Evidence of bi-literacy proficiency (passage of required BCLAD Examination) in all four modes of literacy in the primary language (Spanish, Korean, Armenian; and Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, …

Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program-University Intern Pathway; Currently a teacher of record for a K-8 classroom; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 500/EPC 500; EED 520. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 595PE; HSCI 465ELM. This supervised clinical practice experience provides Intern candidates support throughout their enrollment in the program prior to their final …

Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program–University Intern Pathway; Currently a teacher of record for a K-8 classroom; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office, and clearance for Student Teaching from the Credential Office. EED 500/EPC 500, EED 515, EED 520, EED 577, EED 565M, EED 565S, EED 575, EED 559C, EED 559F, HSCI 465ELM, …

Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program–University Intern Pathway; Currently a teacher of record for a K-8 classroom; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. EED 559C; and clearance for Student Teaching from the Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 500/EPC 500, EED 515, EED 520, EED 577, EED 565M, EED 565S, EED 575, HSCI 465ELM, ELPS …

Prerequisites/Corequisites: EED 500 (or EPC 500), EED 520, EED 565M. Corequisite: EED 560C or EED 567ACT. This course is a 2-unit supervised fieldwork seminar for students completing the Traditional, Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) Preparation or Internship pathway for Multiple Subject Credential candidates. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect on and analyze fieldwork experiences. …

Prerequisites: EED 550B(3), EED 560C or EED 567ACT; EED 559C. Corequisites: EED 551C, EED 561F or EED 568ACT. This course is a 1-unit supervised fieldwork seminar for Multiple Subject Credential candidates completing the Traditional, Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) Preparation and Internship pathways. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect on and analyze fieldwork experiences. …

Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 500 or EPC 500 (EPC 315 may be substituted for EED 500 or EPC 500 only if completed previously as an undergraduate student), EED 515, EED 520, EED 565M, and EED 577. Corequisite: EED 559C. Teaching credential candidates in …

Prerequisites: EED 559C, EED 560C; Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Corequisite: EED 559F. Pre/Corequisites: EED 515, EED 565S, EED 575, EED 577; AAS 417/AFRS 417/ARMN 417/CHS 417/ELPS 417; HSCI 465ELM; KIN 595PE; SPED 420. EED 561F is the second of two substantive clinical practice experiences in the Multiple …

Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject or Educational Specialist Credential Program. Pre/Corequisite: EED 500 or EPC 500. EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EPC/EED 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate. This course addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates and Education Specialist candidates need in …

Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; EED 500/EPC 500; EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EPC 500/EED 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate; EED 520; EED 565M. This course addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates need in order to effectively plan, implement, …

Prerequisite: Admission to the ACT Preparation Program. Corequisites: EED 500 (or EPC 500) or (EPC 315 may be substituted for EED 500 or EPC 500 only if completed previously as an undergraduate student), EED 515, EED 520, EED 559C, EED 565M, EED 577; ELPS 541A; SPED 541B. Restricted to candidates admitted to the Accelerated Collaborative …

Prerequisites: EED 559C, EED 567ACT; Admission to the ACT Preparation Program; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 559F, EED 565S, EED 575; ELPS 542A; HSCI 465ELM; KIN 595PE; SPED 542B. EED 568ACT is the second of two substantive clinical practice experiences in the Multiple Subject Credential Program–ACT Pathway. The course requires 20 hours of …

Prerequisites: EED 500/EPC 500, EED 520 and EED 565M. Corequisite: EED 577. A methods course teaching the basic content and competencies required for effective instruction in elementary school social studies and visual-performing arts. It is offered concurrently with a student teaching assignment. Opportunity for interdisciplinary curriculum development will be provided. The course combines the social studies content and incorporates the …

Prerequisites: Admission to the credential program. Corequisites: EED 500 or EPC 500; EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EED/EPC 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate; EED 520. This course emphasizes instructional approaches for literacy development specific to English language learners, language arts, and writing methods within the context of …

Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential Program; Admission to student teaching. Corequisites: EED 477B and EED 579A. EED 578A is a Clinical Practice experience in the Multiple Subject Credential Program (Integrated Teacher Education Program-ITEP) where candidates are placed with an exemplary mentor teacher for 20 hours of early clinical practice experience plus 10 weeks of …

Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential Program; Admission to Student Teaching. Pre/Corequisites: EED 480 and EED 579D. EED 578D is the second of two substantive clinical practice experiences in the Multiple Subject Credential Program–ITEP Pathway. The course requires 20 hours of Early Field Clinical Practice Experience preceding student teaching and 10 weeks of supervised student …

Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential program; Admission to student teaching. Corequisite: EED 578A. This course is a 2-unit student teaching seminar in the Multiple Subject Credential Program. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect on and analyze fieldwork experiences. Student teachers learn to: (1) assess their needs; (2) gather data; (3) analyze results; …

Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential program; admission to student teaching. Corequisite: EED 578D. This course is a 1-unit student teaching seminar in the Multiple Subject Credential program. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect upon and analyze fieldwork experiences. Student teachers learn to (1) assess their needs, (2) gather data, (3) analyze results, …

Experimental Topics

Prerequisite: Completion of student teaching. In addition to exploring the philosophical and research bases for instructional practices and instructional decision making, the course examines curricular theories and their influence on teaching/learning. Contemporary educational research and literature provide a framework for examining fundamental issues in education and their impact on current practices. Opportunities to engage in …

Prerequisite: EED 513. Advanced-level course in the use of computers in the elementary school curriculum. Primary emphasis is on applications in the various curricular areas in the self-contained classroom with one, two or more computers. Content includes such practical and theoretical considerations as manipulating and analyzing data, communicating through a variety of electronic media, interacting and …

Prerequisite: Completion of Multiple Subject Credential; Completion required within first 9 units in Master of Arts degree program; Must be taken prior to all graduate seminar courses. Survey and analysis of research in elementary education, chiefly in areas of contemporary interest that cut across all curricular fields. Emphasis is on learning to use a wide …

Prerequisites: EED 520/SED 520 or equivalent; EED 633 or SED 625ENG; Teaching experience. Corequisite: EED 625AL. Principles and procedures for the evaluation of reading and writing effectiveness are presented. Each student develops competencies in assessing literacy behavior on an individual basis, as well as in a classroom setting. Students should become adept at observations and …

Prerequisite: EED 625AL/SED 625AL. Corequisite: EED 625BL. Additional principles and procedures for the evaluation of reading and writing effectiveness are presented. Each student continues to develop competencies in assessing literacy behavior on an individual basis, as well as in a classroom setting. Students should hone their skills of selecting, scoring and interpreting the results of …

Prerequisite: EED 520 or SED 520 or equivalent. Major theories of first and second language acquisition and literacy development specific to second language learners are presented in this seminar for both monolingual and bilingual classroom teachers. Additionally, the importance of varied instructional approaches in the development of oral language, reading and writing are discussed. Research …

Prerequisites: EED 625A/L or SED 625A/L, and EED 625B/L or SED 625B/L or instructor consent. Principles of designing, organizing, coordinating and evaluating a variety of bilingual/multilingual programs as well as literacy programs (e.g., K-12 integrated language arts programs, corrective reading/writing programs, programs for students at risk) are presented. Students develop competencies in planning, conducting and evaluating …

Prerequisites: EED 601; Graduate standing. Advanced curriculum course in language arts for the teacher of elementary school children. Major emphasis of the course is on the theory and the research relevant to the study of the nature of the language arts, and to the current trends and developments in teaching language arts with an interdisciplinary …

Prerequisites: EED 610; Graduate standing. Advanced curriculum course in elementary school social studies. Identification of current problems in the field of the social studies, with extensive exploration of the professional interdisciplinary literature related to rationale of and potential approaches to resolving such problems. Emphasis of the course will be theory and research.

Prerequisites: EED 610; Graduate standing. Graduate course in education on the research in elementary school mathematics. Course emphasis on analysis of research in education and related fields, current curricular projects, trends and issues, modern learning and pedagogical theory, and student development of a researchable project.

Prerequisites: EED 610; Graduate standing. Advanced curriculum course in elementary school science for teachers. Major emphasis of the course will include theory and research related to contemporary aspects of elementary school science. Current trends and issues are examined in relation to current developments stressing an interdisciplinary approach to science. A research project, using elementary school …

Prerequisite: Completion of student teaching. An interdisciplinary methods course focusing on the meaning, role and teaching strategies of the arts in the elementary school curriculum. The course: (1) provides opportunities for exploration and understanding of dance, music, drama and visual arts; (2) seeks strategies for integrating two or more of the arts; and (3) applies …

Prerequisite: Admission to master’s program in EED or SED. Recommended Preparatory: EED 520 or equivalent, EED 577 or equivalent, teaching credential; or SED 521 or equivalent, SED 525EN or equivalent, SED 529 or equivalent, teaching credential. Candidates will investigate theoretical perspectives in literacy development Pre-K through adolescence and apply theory to practical experiences in the …

Prerequisites: EED 570 or equivalent; EED 610 or equivalent or instructor consent. Designed to prepare teachers to analyze, plan and evaluate ESL instruction in a bilingual or multilingual setting at the elementary-school level. Emphasis given to the analysis and development of materials and methods for teaching and assessment. Students will evaluate and synthesize current research …

Prerequisite: EED 610 or equivalent or instructor consent. Seminar for teachers, supervisors or administrators interested in bilingual/multilingual education. Concerned with the philosophical, cultural and psychological aspects of bilingualism as well as the history and politics of bilingual/ multilingual education, models of bilingual/multilingual programs and effective ways to work with the community. Bilingual/multilingual refers to bilingual/ …

Corequisites: EED 601. Preparatory: EED 600. This course is an introduction to current theories, methods and best practices of advocating for parents, children, and families in multilingual, multicultural and diverse settings. Research related to parent involvement, family literacy, and community/parent-initiated legislation will be examined. Students will evaluate various models of school/community partnerships. The course explores strategies …

Prerequisite: EED 610 or equivalent or instructor consent. Students evaluate research on bilingual/multilingual teaching methods and strategies. Emphasis is placed on relating research findings to instructional decision making. Includes modeling, developing and validating effective teaching strategies that provide English learners access to the core curriculum. Bilingual/multilingual refers to bilingual/bicultural and multilingual/multicultural settings. (Cross-listed with SED …

Prerequisite: EED 601. Corequisite: EED 610. This interdisciplinary methods/research course is focused on the meaning, role, and teaching strategies of the arts in multicultural communities. The course provides an overview of how dance, music, drama and visual arts create meaning in diverse cultures in the surrounding geographic area. In addition, an in-depth review of literature and …

Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program or classroom teacher. Focuses on the theoretical basis for and the practical implementation of several approaches to classroom management and communication. Emphasis is on the interrelationship between management and the instructional process (e.g., students’ motivation and characteristics, curriculum considerations, assessment components.) (Cross-listed with EPC 681.)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Special seminars in selected topics in: (A) Early Childhood Education; and (B) Elementary Education.

Preparatory: Restricted to and required of M.A. degree candidates in the semester in which they take the comprehensive examination for the degree. This course is designed to provide encouragement, support, and opportunity for students to complete the comprehensive exam and the portfolio. Assignments focused on leadership and professionalism are also part of this course, the …

Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of EED 610 Research in Elementary Education. A thesis on an advanced topic in the field of education.

Independent Study

The Department of Elementary Education aims to cultivate teachers who are professionals, intellectuals, and critical consumers and producers of educational policy, practice, and research. These competencies include a commitment to critical thinking and research-based pedagogy. The Elementary Education programs emphasize learning as a human right and nurture creative, responsive, and reflective practitioners who challenge their …

The Master of Arts in Elementary Education degree 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. Curriculum and Instruction Option: …

The Master of Arts in Elementary Education degree 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. Language and Literacy Option: …

The Master of Arts in Elementary Education degree 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. Multilingual and Multicultural Option: …

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.S. 1945, University of Minnesota; M.A. 1963, California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D. 1969, University of Southern California.

Note: The Departments of Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education collaborate to offer a Teacher Induction Program, which enables holders of the California Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential to earn the Clear Credential. The Elementary and Secondary Teacher Induction admission and course requirements are currently under revision. The purpose of the General Education Induction Credential …

(2002) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1980, M.A. 1981, Occidental College; Ph.D. 1995, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2022) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2009, M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2016, Florida Atlantic University.

(2020) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2008, Indiana University; M.A.T. 2012, Dominican University; Ph.D. 2020, Indiana University.

(2000) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1973, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 1996, Claremont Graduate University.

(1991) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1961, Temple University; B.A. 1970, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1975, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 1983, Claremont Graduate School.

(2006) Department Chair of Elementary Education; Professor of Elementary of Education. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1998, Loyola Marymount University; Ph.D. 2005, University of Southern California.

(1997) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.S. 1980, Oregon State University; M.Ed. 1987, Ph.D. 1995, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2017) Associate Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2000, Daegu National University of Education; M.A. 2005, Korea National University of Education; M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2015, University of Michigan.

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.Sc. 1956, B.Pedagogy 1957, B.Ed. 1960, M.Ed. 1964, University of Manitoba; M.S. 1966, University of Hawaii; Ph.D. 1970, Florida State University.

(1973) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1962, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 1967, California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D. 1972, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2024) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 1997, Austin College; M.A. 2011, Sierra Nevada College; Ph.D. 2016, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

(1960) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.S. 1941, Mankato State Teachers College; M.A. 1947, Ed.D. 1954, Columbia University Teachers College.

(1969) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.S. Ed. 1949, Fordham University; M.Ed. 1950, Tufts University; Ed.D. 1964, University of Miami.

The Multiple Subject Credential program is primarily designed for students who desire to teach in self-contained classrooms typical of elementary schools and to provide effective instruction for diverse learners in grades K-8. The Multiple Subject Credential program includes preliminary, advanced, and specialist credentials. There are four pathways toward earning a preliminary multiple subject credential: Traditional Program, …

The Multiple Subject Credential program is primarily designed for students who desire to teach in self-contained classrooms typical of elementary schools and to provide effective instruction for diverse learners in grades K-8. The Multiple Subject Credential program includes preliminary, advanced, and specialist credentials. There are four pathways toward earning a preliminary multiple subject credential: Traditional Program, …

The Multiple Subject Credential program is primarily designed for students who desire to teach in self-contained classrooms typical of elementary schools and to provide effective instruction for diverse learners in grades K-8. The Multiple Subject Credential program includes preliminary, advanced, and specialist credentials. There are four pathways toward earning a preliminary multiple subject credential: Traditional Program, …

The Multiple Subject Credential program is primarily designed for students who desire to teach in self-contained classrooms typical of elementary schools and to provide effective instruction for diverse learners in grades K-8. The Multiple Subject Credential program includes preliminary, advanced, and specialist credentials. There are four pathways toward earning a preliminary multiple subject credential: Traditional …

(1969) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. Biblical Ed. 1950, Columbia Bible College; B.A. 1956, M.A. 1963, Seattle Pacific College; Ed.D. 1967, University of Oregon.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. B.A. 1959, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 1966, Ed.D. 1968, University of California, Los Angeles.

The Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC) is for candidates, holding a valid teaching credential, who want to specialize in the field of literacy and become effective leaders for California’s multicultural population. Candidates who complete the specialist credential program will have developed competencies to provide specialized services in literacy in any grade—preschool, kindergarten, grades …

(2004) Professor of Elementary Education. B.A 1995, Colorado State University; M.A. 1997, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 2004, University on California, Santa Barbara.

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education. A.B. 1963, Washington University, St. Louis; M.Ed. 1967, Ph.D. 1969, St. Louis University of Missouri.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2013, Northwestern University; M.A. 2015, Fordham University; Ph.D. 2024, University of Utah.

(2004) Professor of Elementary Education. B.S. 1990, Saint Joseph’s University; M.A. 1992, Villanova University; Ed.D. 2002, University of Pennsylvania.