2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

• a clearly articulated philosophy of education;
• ability to conceptualize a broad vision for
education;
• strong interpersonal communication
skills;
• full-time teaching, administrative, and/
or other professional experience in education;
and
• strong potential for success in graduate
study and for contributions to the profession.
Applicants may be admitted in one of two
categories: graduate conditionally classified
(with deficiencies that can be remedied
through additional academic preparation) or
graduate classified (meet all professional,
personal, scholastic, or other standards).
Applicants without a professional credential—e.g.,
multiple subjects, single subjects,
administrative services, special education
level I—may still be accepted into the program.
Note, however, that the MA in education
is geared toward professionals in the
field and is designed to use the strengths and
knowledge base acquired while working with
students in a school setting.
Those with no degree objective who still
desire to take graduate-level courses for
professional or personal growth (post-baccalaureate
unclassified students) may be
admitted to courses subject to availability
and instructor approval. Such admission,
however, does not constitute admission to
the graduate degree program. Students in
this classification must seek approval from
the department’s Graduate coordinator as
well as the course instructor.
Upon acceptance into the program, work
with your advisor to create a plan of study.
Contact Financial Aid for general financial aid
information, Research and Graduate Studies
for information on grants and fellowships,
and the department’s graduate coordinator
for education-related assistance.
To summarize the admission procedures:
First contact the Office of Admissions
(707/826-4402) to request the graduate
application for admission.
By February 1, submit the following to the
Office of Admissions:
• completed application for graduate admission
• $55 application fee
• official transcripts of college academic
records
By that same deadline, submit to the coordinator’s
assistant in the Department of
Education:
• a photocopy of the completed application
for graduate admission
• statement of purpose (see above)
• one copy of all college transcripts sent to
the Office of Admissions
• photocopies of all teaching and specialist
credentials earned
• three letters of recommendation from
persons who can assess your potential
for graduate work
MASTER’S DEGREE
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis
or Special Studies Emphasis
Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis: After
completing the core courses, choose among
other relevant upper division and graduate
courses focusing on curricular and methodological
issues (e.g., students interested in
science education take curriculum courses
and courses within the sciences). The
thesis/project committee consists of one
faculty member from the emphasis area and
members of the education faculty.
Special Studies Emphasis: This is a unique
opportunity to work on issues of pedagogy
within specific disciplines that do not offer an
MA degree or to tailor a degree program to
your individual academic interests. Examples
include environmental education, educational
technology, child development, behavior
analysis, and early childhood education. The
thesis/project committee may include one
faculty member in your area of interest from
outside the department.
REQUIREMENTS
Students accepted into the Master’s Degree
in Education program with an emphasis
in Curriculum and Instruction or Special
Studies must complete all of the following:
Core courses: 19 units
Area of emphasis: 12-14 units
Thesis preparation: 3 units
Total: 34-36 units
Core Courses
EDUC 604 Education in Society
EDUC 633 Pedagogy: Practice &
Research
EDUC 634 Academic Writing in
Education
EDUC 650 Educational Psychology
EDUC 660 Assessment
EDUC 679 Qualitative Methods in
Educational Research
EDUC 681 Quantitative Educational
Methods
EDUC 698 Educational Research
Plus 12-14 units of electives taken in consultation
with your advisor and three units
of thesis or project preparation (EDUC 690
or EDUC 692).
Administrative Services Emphasis
Educators enrolled in the level I administrative
services credential program may
earn both a level I credential and an MA.
Students must have completed three years
of successful full-time teaching.
Core courses: 10-11 units
Credential coursework: 24 units
Thesis preparation: 3 units
Total: 37-38 units
For students earning a combined Master’s
Degree in Education and an Administrative
Services Credential, the following courses
must be completed in addition to all credential
coursework (see Administrative Services
Credential).
EDUC 634 Academic Writing in
Education
EDUC 698 Educational Research
One of the following:
EDUC 679 Qualitative Methods in
Educational Research
EDUC 681 Quantitative Educational
Methods
And one of the following selected in consultation
with your advisor.
EDUC 604 Education in Society
EDUC 633 Pedagogy: Practice &
Research
EDUC 650 Educational Psychology
EDUC 660 Assessment
Plus three units of thesis or project preparation
(EDUC 690 or EDUC 692).
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2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog