Master of Science in Education

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Critically analyze educational policies, social structures and/or educational practices with attention to equity, social justice, and quality of outcomes for diverse students (including differences in class, race, ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability).
2. Synthesize professional literature and other resources on a chosen topic to identify innovative approaches for improving educational policiesand practices.
3. Complete a culminating project that builds on the knowledge and assets of stakeholders in the field to better understand educational issues in a specific context.
4. Effectively communicates new understandings and knowledge in an area of specialization in oral, electronic, and written modes.
5. Apply leadership, professional, and teamwork skills to design educational policies or practices based on academic research findings.

Required Courses:

EDU 5910	Bringing Theory to Practice	4.00 units
EDU 5920	Culminating Project	4.00 units
Total Credit Hours:		8

Students select from the following concentrations and programs:

• Special Education Concentration (MS)
• Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration (MS)
• Teacher Leadership Concentration (MS) with:
  
  • Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
  • Preliminary Single Subject Credential
  • Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Support Needs
  • Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Support Needs for Multiple or Single Subject Credential Holders
  • Dual Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Multiple or Single Subject Credential