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- MA in Curriculum & Instruction
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- MA in Reading and Language Arts and Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
Course of Study - Suggested Sequence
The MA in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction is designed to increase professional competence in the form of more breadth, depth, and technical skill in curriculum and instruction, either generally or in selected areas of specialization.
Initial Course - 3 units
Ed 690, Methods of Inquiry
Core Program - 15 Units
Selection 1 - 3 units
Teacher Ed (TE) 600, Curriculum Development in Education
Selection 2 - Choose one of the following courses - 3 units
Teacher Ed 626, Advanced Educational Psychology
Teacher Ed 655, Sociocultural Foundations of American Education
Teacher Ed 656, Struggle for the American Curriculum
Teacher Ed 657, Philosophy of Education
Selection 3 - Choose one of the following courses 3 units
Teacher Ed 610A, Seminar in Mathematics Ed
Teacher Ed 610C, Seminar in Science in Elem Ed
Teacher Ed 630, Seminar in Reading Education
Teacher Ed 631, Seminar in Language Arts
Selection 4 - 3-6 units
Teacher Ed 500/600/700 numbered courses - (with approval of advisor)
Ed 500/600/700 numbered courses - (with approval of advisor)
Electives 6-9 units
Electives- 500/600/700 level classes - (with approval of advisor)
Research Component (courses must be taken consecutively) 3-6 units
Ed 795 A Seminar - (Cannot be taken concurrently with ED 795B)
Ed 795B Seminar
Ed 799A - (Thesis is an option- see advisor for instructions)
Total Units - 30
Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
Course of Study - Suggested Sequence
The Master of Arts degree in education with a concentration in secondary curriculum and instruction is designed as the base for applicants to increase professional competence in any of the fields typically taught in secondary schools, and for obtaining those competencies and technical skills in curriculum and instruction either generally, or in selected areas of specialization.
Initial Course - 3 units
Ed 690, Methods of Inquiry
Core Program - 6 units
Selection 1 - 3 units
Teacher Ed (TE) 600, Curriculum Development in Education
Selection 2 - Choose one of the following courses 3 units
Teacher Ed 604, Advanced Problems in Instruction
Teacher Ed 655, Sociocultural Foundations of American
Teacher Ed 656, Struggle for the American Curriculum
Electives 15 units
Electives- 500/600/700 level classes - (with approval of advisor)
Minimum of 3 units must be in 600/700 courses
Maximum of 6 units can be taken in cognate areas outside of Ed
Research Component (courses must be taken consecutively) 3-6 units
Ed 795 A Seminar - (cannot be taken concurrently with ED 795B)
Ed 795B Seminar
Ed 799A - (Thesis is an option — see advisor for instructions)
Total Units 30
Master of Arts in Teaching Program
CORE Courses
Catalog # |
Course Title |
Units |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
TE600 |
Curriculum Development in Education |
3 |
|
TE677 |
Research-Based Pedagogy for Diverse Learners |
3 |
|
TE693 |
Measuring & Assessing Student Achievement in K-12 Classrooms |
3 |
|
TE779 |
Action Research in K-12 Learning Environments |
3 |
TE693 |
MAT CONCENTRATION Courses
Elementary Education
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Courses
Catalog # |
Course Title |
Units |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
TE626 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
TE655 |
Socio-Cultural Foundations of Am Ed |
3 |
|
TE640 OR TE530 |
Planning for Teaching and Assessment in Writing Children's/Adolescents' Literature |
3 |
|
TE610A* OR TE610 C** |
Seminar in Mathematics Ed – Elem School OR Seminar in Science in Elementary Ed |
3 |
|
* or other 500/600/700 level course focused on math education with approval of advisor
** or other 500/600/700 level course focused on science education with approval of advisor
Secondary Education
Secondary Education Concentration Courses
Catalog # |
Course Title |
Units |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
TE626 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
TE655 OR TE652 |
Socio-Cultural Foundations of Am Ed OR Change in Education |
3 |
|
TE640 |
Planning for Teaching and Assessment in Writing
|
3 |
|
TE790* |
Seminar in Teacher Education (content area focus) |
3 |
|
* or other 500/600/700-level course with approval of advisor
K-12 Reading/Language Arts Education (with CA Certificate)
K-12 READING/LANGUAGE ARTS CONCENTRATION Courses
Catalog # |
Course Title |
Units |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
TE635 |
Assessment of Reading and Language Arts |
3 |
|
TE636 |
Advanced Assessment of Reading and Language Arts |
3 |
|
TE637 |
Instructional Strategies for Reading and Language Arts |
4 |
|
TE640 OR TE530 |
Planning for Teaching and Assessment in Writing OR Children's/Adolescents' Literature |
3 |
|
K-8 Math Education
K-8 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Courses
Catalog # |
Course Title |
Units |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
MTHED 600 |
Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Early Grades (Pre-K to 4) |
3 |
|
MTHED 601 |
Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Middle Grades |
3 |
|
MTHED 603* |
Seminar on Learning Theories in Mathematics Education |
3 |
|
TE511 * |
Assessment in Mathematics Education |
3 |
|
*or other 500/600/700-level course focused on mathematics education with approval of advisor
K-12 Science Education
K-12 SCIENCE EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Courses
Catalog # |
Course Title |
Units |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
TE610C |
Seminar in Science in Elementary Education |
3 |
|
TE790*
|
Seminar in Teacher Education (Focus: Science in Secondary Education) |
3 |
|
NSci596* |
Special Topics in Natural Science |
3 |
|
NSci600* |
Seminar in Science Education |
3 |
|
* or other 500/600/700 level course focused on science education with approval of advisor
K-12 Language Arts Education (summers only)
K-12 LANGUAGE ARTS CONCENTRATION Courses [Summers Only]
Catalog # |
Course Title |
Units |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
TE 530 |
Children's/Adolescents' Literature |
3 |
|
TE 630 |
Seminar in Literacy and Language Arts |
3 |
|
TE 638 |
Topics in Reading Education |
6 |
|
Master of Arts in Reading Education
Course Descriptions
Each of the courses is briefly described below, along with a notation of the semester(s) in which it is typically offered at San Diego State University. (F= fall semester; Sp.= spring; Su=summer school).
TE 530 Children's/Adolescents' Literature (3 units)
(Is a prerequisite course for those pursuing the M.A. or combined Reading Specialist/M.A. program). Survey of children's/adolescents' literature and its incorporation into the classroom curriculum.
TE 631 Seminar in Language Arts (3 units)
Advanced study of problems in teaching language arts. The study of the scientific research and application to the field.
†TE 635* Introduction to Assessment of Reading/Language Arts (3 units)
(Prerequisite: Valid teaching credential; consent of instructor; and a course in methods and materials for teaching reading). Foundations of formal and informal assessment of students' strengths and weaknesses in literacy development. Involves literacy assessment of actual student clients and reporting results to parents. Course held at the Community Reading Clinic, SDSU.
†TE 636* Advanced Assessment of Reading/Language Arts (3 units)
(Prerequisite: Valid teaching credential; consent of instructor; and TE 635 or equivalent). Advanced formal and informal assessment of students' strengths and weaknesses in literacy development. Involves literacy assessment of actual student clients and reporting results to parents. Course held at the Community Reading Clinic, SDSU.
TE 634** Seminar in Research Investigations in Reading and the Language Arts
(4 units)
Emphasis on interpreting, evaluating, conducting, and implementing findings of research and evaluation in reading and language arts.
TE 693 Measuring & Assessing Student Achievement in Schools (3 units) and TE 638 Research in Reading (1 unit.) Note: for Credential/MAT candidates only.
Development of assessments and tests common in instructional and research contexts. Emphasis on uses and interpretation of assessment data in social/political contexts. Implications for research and instruction.
†TE 637* Instructional Strategies for Reading/Language (4 units)
Supervised experience utilizing instructional strategies in individual and small group settings. Course held at the Community Reading Clinic, SDSU.
TE 638 Topics in Reading: Research in Reading (1 unit)
A mini-course on research and reading for those who have taken a 3-unit general research methods class.
TE 640 Planning for Teaching and Assessment in Writing (3 units)
Comprehensive writing instruction in context of the interactive language arts. Development of plans for curriculum and instruction in diverse classrooms. Examination of multiple assessments and how they inform instruction in K-12 classrooms.
†TE 639 Literacy and Language (3 units)
Theories of literacy and methods for developing literacy in language, reading, and writing. Instructional methods and assessment techniques for children and adults, including English language learners.
TE 677 Research Based Pedagogy for Diverse Learners (3 units)
Research based pedagogy for diverse learners. Examination of instructional strategies across disciplines and grade levels (may be taken in lieu of TE 639.)
TE 736* Field Experience as a Reading/Language Arts Specialist (3 units)
(Prerequisite: 18 units of core courses, including TE 637). Individually designed practicum for the Reading Specialist.
TE 633 Leadership in Literacy Education (3 units)
Working with adult learners in professional development and exploring the roles of the Reading Specialist.
ED 795A Research Seminar (3 units)
Planning and writing about an action research study or curriculum project undertaken in the graduate student’s own setting.
ED 795B Research Seminar (3 units)
Implementing, evaluating, and reporting an action research study or curriculum project undertaken in the graduate students own setting.
†courses required for Certificate
*must be taken sequentially
**must be taken prior to TE 795A
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