Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching - Blended Strand
This master of arts degree is an accelerated sequence of courses for educators who desire to grow professionally as a curriculum leader at their school, district or institution. The program focuses on leadership and technology using a cohort model approach. Candidates are given a strong foundation through engaging and challenging content. This program is designed for candidates who are comfortable with interactive, online learning.
Unique Features
- New cohorts start every summer (June), or other semesters with individualized planning and approval.
- The blended cohort (ONX) is for those living driving distance from Fresno as there is a face-to-face meeting between each course.
- Each cohort is designed for a maximum of 20 students.
- 32 units total—taking 4 semesters complete with the project/thesis remaining
Courses
| PHASE I – Foundations (10 units) | ||
| CRI 710 | Successful Online Learning Orientation | 1 unit |
| CRI 707 | Historical Foundations of Curriculum | 3 units |
| CRI 708 | Curriculum Design: Theory & Practice | 3 units |
| PHASE II & III – Core and Content Focus (13 units) | ||
| CRI 704 | Conflict Resolution in Schools | 3 units |
| CRI 709 | Using Technology in Differentiating Curriculum | 2 units |
| 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 |
| CRI 728B | Leadership in Practicum | 1 unit |
| PHASE IV – Master of Arts Capstone (9 units) | ||
| Values in School & Society | 3 units | |
| CRI 771 | Methods in Educational Research | 3 units |
| CRI 799 | Project/Thesis | 3 units |
View a list of course descriptions.
Timeline
For specific cohort dates contact Jennifer Morgan at 559-453-5553 or jennifermorgan@fresno.edu.
Further Information
Blended/online courses meet at the main campus in Fresno on the Saturday between each course.
Students enrolling in online courses are responsible to meet system requirements.
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