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Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching - General Strand Individualized

This master of arts degree is designed for educators who want to grow professionally, interacting with engaging and challenging content. The curriculum and teaching emphasis provides a broad understanding of new trends in curriculum development and offers several courses of study, allowing teachers to focus in the areas most relevant to their teaching.

Unique Features

  • Clear credential - standard program including clear credential courses
  • Individualized - individualized program, which allows candidates to focus on a particular area of expertise. You may choose from areas like early childhood development administrative services, conflict resolution, math/science education, reading certificate, etc.

Our Graduates

Grow professionally as a curriculum leader at your school or in your district. Develop the skills and expertise to facilitate curricular change to meet the needs of today’s students.

Admissions Requirements

  • Application form and fee
  • Orientation interview
  • Statement of Intent
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree

Courses

Candidates have the option of choosing between the clear credential and individualized strands of the program. The clear credential program is a standard program including clear credential courses, while the individualized program allows candidates to focus on a particular area of expertise.

Clear Credential Program Outline (32 units minimum)
Phase I - Foundations (6 units)
CRI 707 Historical Foundations of Curriculum 3 units
CRI 708 Curriculum Design: Theory & Practice 3 units
Phase II - Core (9-11 units of your choice)
CRI 704 Conflict Resolution in Schools 3 units
CRI 709 Using Technology in Differentiating Curriculum 2 units
CRI 710 Online Learning Orientation 1 unit
CRI 725 Essentials of Qualitative Assessment 2 units
CRI 726 Curriculum Mapping 2 units
CRI 727 Leadership: A Personal Perspective 3 units
CRI 728A Curricular Leadership 3 units
Phase III - Content Focus (11 units apply, 7 towards MA)
CRI 710 Online Learning Orientation 1 unit
CRI 714A Goals, Growth and Reflective Practice I 2 units
CRI 714B Goals, Growth and Reflective Practice II 2 units
CRI 716 Advanced Studies in Teaching English Learners 3 units
CRI 717 Advanced Studies in Teaching Special Populations 3 units
Phase IV - Capstone: Integration (9 units)
CRI 779 Values in School & Society 3 units
CRI 771 Methods in Educational Research Design 3 units
CRI 799 Project/Thesis* 3 units

* Master of Arts Thesis/Project Handbook

Individualized Program Outline (32 units minimum)
Phase I - Foundations (6 units)
CRI 707 Historical Foundations of Curriculum 3 units
CRI 708 Curriculum Design: Theory & Practice 3 units
Phase II - Core (10-11 units of your choice)
CRI 704 Conflict Resolution in Schools 3 units
CRI 709 Using Technology in Differentiating Curriculum 2 units
CRI 710 Online Learning Orientation 1 unit
CRI 725 Essentials of Qualitative Assessment* 2 units
CRI 726 Curriculum Mapping 2 units
CRI 727 Leadership: A Personal Perspective 3 units
CRI 728A Curricular Leadership 3 units
Phase III - Content Focus (9-12 units)
Choose from an area such as early childhood development, administrative services, conflict resolution, etc. The program director will create an individualized plan with each student. Early childhood development has become a standard strand emphasis with the following three classes for Phase III.
CRI 786 Topics: A Multicultural Perspective 3 units
CRI 786 Topics: Social & Moral Development 3 units
CRI 786 Topics: Early Literacy for Multilingual Learners 3 units
Phase IV - Capstone: Integration (9 units)
CRI 779 Values in School & Society 3 units
CRI 771 Methods in Educational Research Design 3 units
CRI 799 Project/thesis** 3 units

* strongly recommended

** Master of Arts Thesis/Project Handbook

Program Director

Jeanne Janzen

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