Program: Education, Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Concentration, M.A. - San Diego State University

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 University Catalog

(Major Code: 08021) (Academic Plan Code: 331946MAS) (Academic Plan Code: 331946MAI - SDSU Imperial Valley)

No new students are being admitted to this program until further notice.

For more information contact:
School of Teacher Education
http://go.sdsu.edu/education/ste/
619-594-6131

The Master of Arts degree in education with a concentration 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.

The program of study must include at least 15 units of 600- and 700-level courses.

The Master of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction is also offered at SDSU Imperial Valley.

Prerequisite

A basic background in education (minimum of 12 units), preferably holds a credential from California or certified to teach in another state. Coursework to include curriculum and methods, growth and development, educational psychology, and history and philosophy of education. The School of Teacher Education will consider a letter of petition from individuals without professional units or a California teaching credential with equivalent experience related to the field of education.

Required Course

ED 690 - Methods of Inquiry Units: 3

Core Program (15 Units)

The core is composed of courses in education and related fields, selected with the approval of the adviser on the basis of the student’s interests, professional needs and goals. The core program will include:

TE 600 - Curriculum Development in Education Units: 3
or
Related course with approval of adviser But not both.
TE 655 - Sociocultural Foundations of American Education Units: 2 or 3 But not both.
or
Related course with approval of adviser But not both.
TE 610C - Seminar in Science in Elementary Education Units: 3
or
TE 630 - Seminar in Literacy and Language Arts Units: 3 But not both.
or
TE 631 - Seminar in Language Arts Units: 3 But not both.
or
Related course with approval of adviser Units: 3 But not both.
500-, 600-, 700-numbered courses in teacher education with the approval of the adviser Units: 3-6
500-, 600-, 700-numbered courses in education or related fields selected with the approval of the adviser (up to 6 units).

Electives (6-9 Units)

Electives (6-9 units) selected with the approval of the adviser.

Special Study and Research (3-6 Units)

ED 791A - Evaluation Techniques Units: 3 and
ED 791B - Practicum: Evaluation Units: 1-3
or
ED 795A - Seminar Units: 3 and
ED 795B - Seminar Units: 3 But not both.
or
ED 799A - Thesis Units: 3 But not both.