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Graduate Programs: Curriculum and Instruction Master's Program
The Master of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to provide professional and specialized preparation for the candidate interested in acquiring knowledge and skills essential for the design and development of curricula and related instructional practices. The program consists of 30 units (18 core units and 12 elective units). An overall 3.0 GPA is required and no grade below “C” may apply toward the degree.
Students in the Curriculum and Instruction program can choose an uncohorted or cohorted program. In either program the six core courses listed below are required. Uncohorted students select four additional courses as electives in consultation with their advisor. At least one of the elective courses (3 units) must be at the 200 level. Cohorted programs consist of specific elective courses which all students in the cohort take together.
Entrance Requirements (Please note the fall 2010 deadline has been extended to March 1, 2010!)
Apply to the university graduate program online using CSU Mentor. www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp
Valid Teaching Credential or a waiver approved by program advisor
Minimum GPA: 3.0 in the last 60 semester units
Admission to the graduate program at Sacramento State
Program Structure
Core Courses (18 units)
EDTE 226 Seminar: Strategies For Teachers
EDTE 227 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction, K-12
EDTE 250 Education Research
EDTE 251 Education for a Democratic, Pluralistic Society
EDTE 290 Seminar in Culminating Experience
EDTE 505 Culminating Experience: Curriculum and Instruction
Other Course Requirements (12 units)
Uncohorted:
Twelve (12) elective units in Curriculum and Instruction are to be selected in consultation with the program advisor. Students may focus their elective units in a program of their interest or select courses from various programs. At least one of the elective courses (3 units) must be at the 200 level.
Students may transfer up to 6 graudate units for elective credit with advisor approval.
Cohorted:
Cohorted options consist of Online Professional Development Emphasis and National Board Certification. These cohorts are started as resources allow. Click on the links below for more information. For additional information contact the Department office in Eureka Hall 203. You may also call (916) 278-6155.