Up to 12 units of select CSU Bakersfield multiple or single subject credential coursework or up to 9 units of approved multiple or single subject credential coursework from another institution may be applied toward program completion. No credential coursework can be older than 5 years at the beginning of the program and no older than 7 years at the completion of the program.
Education, MA, Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction
Department of Teacher Education
Office: Business Development Center, Building C
Phone: (661) 654-2441
Email: eud@csub.edu
Division of Extended Education and Global Outreach
Program Coordinator: Dr. BreAnna Evans-Santiago
Program Description
Master of Arts Degree in Education is intended for educators who are seeking to enhance their skills and understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and educational leadership. The concentration in Curriculum and Instruction is available for those individuals who have completed a multiple or single subject teaching credential. Some post-baccalaureate credential program coursework may be counted towards the Master of Arts degree in Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction if approved by an advisor and the units were not counted towards the undergraduate degree.
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• 3.0 GPA in last 60 units of academic coursework
• Valid Teaching Credential
• Two Professional References
• Completion of a basic statistics class with a grade of C or better
In order to successfully complete the online M.A. in Education - Curriculum and Instruction program at CSU Bakersfield and graduate, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester units of coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all coursework. No course with a grade lower than a C will be counted in the program.
- Complete Core coursework with a grade of B or better.
- Complete a Culminating Activity with a grade of B or better.
- Proof of GWAR Completion
- Technology Survey
- Candidates whose GPA falls below term or cumulative GPA of 3.0 will either be placed on probation or dismissed from the program. Students who do not meet the terms of probation will be dismissed from the program
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 30 semester units of coursework
- Maintenance of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all coursework. No course with a grade lower than a C will be counted in the program
- Completion of a Culminating Activity with a grade of B or better. Students who do not earn a B in their first attempt will be allowed a second attempt. Students who do not pass with a B or better with their second attempt will be dismissed from the program.
The M.A. in Education - Curriculum & Instruction program is composed of 12 units of required core courses, 15 units of electives, and a 3-unit Culminating Activity. Master's programs require currency of coursework; no courses over seven years old will be counted toward completion of a graduate degree.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EDCI 6100 | Research Methods for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDCI 6200 | Teaching for Diversity & Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 6300 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDCI 6400 | Curriculum Development & Transformation | 3 |
| Elective Courses 1 | 15 | |
| Culminating Activity | ||
| EDCI 6820 | Master's Exam in Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| Total Units | 30 | |
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Elective coursework can be fulfilled by completing one of the added authorizations or certificates listed below or a combination of Reading & Literacy, Computer Science, Advanced Topics, and approved Credential courses.
Added Authorizations and Certificate Options
Added Authorization
Students in the M.A. in Education - C&I program have the option of earning an Added Authorization, Reading & Literacy certification through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) by taking all 12 units of literacy elective courses and having three years of credentialed teaching experience. These courses also count as electives in the program, and students have the option of completing one or more literacy courses to fulfill elective requirements without earning the certificate.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDLT 6100 | Creating Culture of Literacy in Diverse Settings | 3 |
| EDLT 6200 | Writing Strategies, Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| EDLT 6300 | Literacy Instruction & Assessment | 3 |
| EDLT 6400 | Comprehension Strategies, Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Introductory Computer Science Supplemental Authorizations
Students in the M.A. in Education - C&I program have the option of earning a Computer Science Supplementary Authorization through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) by taking all 12 units of required coursework and having a multiple subject or single subject credential. These courses also count as electives in the program. Students must apply to the Computer Science Supplemental Authorization and request courses to fulfill C&I elective requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SCI 5200 | Computational Thinking | 3 |
| SCI 5210 | Computing Practice and Programming | 3 |
| SCI 5220 | Computers and Communication Devices | 3 |
| SCI 5230 | Impacts of Computing | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Added Authorization Bilingual Education
Students in the M.A. in Education - C&I program have the option of earning a Bilingual Added Authorization through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) by taking all 9 units of required coursework and having a multiple subject or single subject credential. These courses also count as electives in the program. Students must apply to the Bilingual Added Authorization program and request courses to fulfill C&I elective requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 6100 | Research Methods for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDCI 6200 | Teaching for Diversity & Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 6300 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Leadership in Education Technology Certificate
Students in the M.A. in Education – C&I program have the option of earning a certificate in Educational Technology. These courses count as electives in the program, and students have the option of completing one or more courses to fulfill elective requirements without earning the certificate.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 6610 | Lesson Design & Technology Integration | 3 |
| EDCI 6615 | Creating Collaborative, Blended, and Online Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDCI 6620 | Educational Technology for the K12 Leader | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Advanced Topics in Education
Courses listed are a sampling of offerings within the program. Additional topics may be offered.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 6710 | Advanced Topics in Education 1 | 3 |
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EDCI 6710 Advanced Topics: Common Core Standardized Testing
EDCI 6710 Advanced Topics: Common Core Instruction and Engagement
EDCI 6710 Advanced Topics: Young Adult Literature & the Community
EDCI 6710 Advanced Topics: Foundations of K-12 Integrated STEM Education
EDCI 6710 Advanced Topics: Citizen Science for K-12 Classrooms
EDCI 6710 Advanced Topics: Cultural Perspectives in Today’s Classrooms