Masters in Education - Specialization in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
For teachers interested in honing their
skills to teach all curricular areas, this specialization 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
specialization. Through a focus on the various state curriculum
frame works, teachers come to understand the need for all students
to be active learners engaging in a rich, meaning-centered curriculum.
Program Prerequisites¬ Admission to the University For Classified Status¬ Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher or a University-approved aptitude test for graduate study (GRE or MAT) Degree RequirementsELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CORE COURSES (9 UNITS) CULMINATING EXPERIENCE
|
Required Courses (18 units)
EED 638 Seminar in Elementary School Social Studies Education
Electives (3 units)EED 621 Language, Literacy and Culture across the Curriculum EED 681 Classroom Management EED 651 Curriculum and Assessment EED 684 Action Research |
| Multilingual I Multicultural Education Description: Both monolingual English teachers and bilingual teachers select this option to refine their skills in tailoring instruction to the needs of students learning English as a second language. The focus is on teaching in diverse settings where children from several different cultural and linguistic backgrounds are found. Use of formal and informal assessment in the evaluation of learners is emphasized. Research-based strategies for providing English Learners access to the core curriculum are utilized in curriculum planning and execution. |
Program Prerequisites¬ Admission to the University For Classified Status¬ Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher or a University-approved aptitude test for graduate study (GRE or MAT) Degree RequirementsELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CORE COURSES (9 UNITS) CULMINATING EXPERIENCE |
Required Courses (15 units)
Electives (6 units)EED 681 Classroom Management EED 651 Curriculum and Assessment EED 684 Action Research EED 638 Seminar in Elementary School Social Studies Education
|
| Language and Literacy Description: Emphasis is placed on transition from traditional teaching and assessment to literature-based, whole lan gauge 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, two practicums assess children experiencing difficulties developing literacy skills and plan instructional programs of work that address their identified needs. Cross curricular connections are made through the integration of the language arts and other areas such as social studies, science and mathematics. |
Program Prerequisites¬ Admission to the University ENGL 405 Language Differences and Language Change For Classified Status¬ Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher or a University-approved aptitude test for graduate study (GRE or MAT) Degree RequirementsELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CORE COURSES (9 UNITS) CULMINATING EXPERIENCE
|
Required CoursesEED 621 Language, Literacy and Culture across the Curriculum
Electives (4 Units)Elective choices (3 unit classes) EED 681 Classroom Management EED 651 Curriculum and Assessment EED 684 Action Research EED 638 Seminar in Elementary School Social Studies Education Elective choices (1 unit classes) EED 699A Independent Study
|