Education - Curriculum & Instruction Option, M.A.

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Carol Fry Bohlin, Coordinator
Education Building, Room 234
559.278.0237
https://kremen.fresnostate.edu/departments-programs/ci.html

Program Description. The 30-unit Master of Arts degree in Education with an option in Curriculum and Instruction (MAE-C&I) is designed for teachers and other professionals who desire advanced study in curriculum, instruction, educational psychology, research design, and educational statistics. Although a majority of students are teachers, a teaching credential is not a requirement for admission. The program is unique in allowing students to pursue in-depth study in personally relevant areas of curriculum and instruction such as educational technology, reading/language arts, mathematics education, and other specialization areas through elective coursework.

Admission Requirements. In addition to the admission requirements listed in the Graduate Education Program section of this catalog, admission to the M.A. in Education, option Curriculum and lnstruction program requires a minimum 2.75 GPA, a statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation.

Program Requirements

Under the direction of the program coordinator, each student prepares an individually designed program within the following framework:

Required Courses (12 units)

MAE Core:

CI 285 - Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology Units: 3
OR
ERE 288 - Educational Measurement and Program Evaluation Units: 3
ERE 220 - Research in Education Units: 3 **

C&I Option:

CI 250 - Advanced Curriculum Theory and Analysis Units: 3 *
CI 275 - Advanced Instructional Theories and Strategies Units: 3

Electives (15 units)

Electives are selected in consultation with the MAE-C&I program coordinator. The electives may constitute a broad-based program in curriculum and instruction or represent an in-depth study in a specialty area with the context of curriculum and instruction.

Culminating Experience (3 units)

Choose from among

3 units of approved electives plus comprehensive exam Units: 0
CI 298A - Project: Curriculum and Instruction Units: 1-3
CI 299A - Thesis: Curriculum and Instruction Units: 1-3

Total: 30 Units

* CI 250 includes the graduate writing requirement as part of the course.

** ERE 153 or an approved equivalent is a prerequisite for ERE 220 or ERE 288 .