Catalog 73 - National University

School of Educationnecessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to teach in culturallyand linguistically diverse classrooms.Specialization Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Investigate global issues including Immigration, poverty,distribution of resources and power and how these issues affectclassroom learning.• Create anti-biased learning environments that foster respect fordifferences with equity and justice in pedagogy and curriculum.• Think systematically, reflect on their practice, learn from andapply those experiences.Required Courses(4 courses; 18 quarter units)TED 665TED 666TED 667TED 668Cognition, Lang. & CultCultural and LinguisticsDiversity and ChangeMulticultural Literature■ MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING 8(710-716)Department Chair: Cynthia Schubert-Irastorza • (858) 642-8339 •cschubert@nu.eduFaculty Advisor: Darla Fabry • (858) 642-8381 • dfabry@nu.eduThe Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is designed forpracticing educators who want to enhance their teaching skills,broaden their intellectual and professional understanding byinterrelating educational theory and practice to promote lifelonglearning efforts, and sustain their commitment as instructionalleaders in the K-12 settings.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Reflect on their own teaching practice which includesprofessional and ethical conduct;• Build professional relationships/networks;• Build learning communities within their school/classroom;• Analyze cross-cultural educational issues;• Identify, describe, and apply theories of curriculum as theyrelate to state approved standards;• Design and Implement assessments in the classroom, school, anddistrict;• Use technology for research and teaching;• Use multiple teaching models and assessment strategies;• Implement, assess, and evaluate standards-based curriculum;• Conduct action research in their teaching.Degree Requirements(10 courses; 45 quarter units)To receive a Master of Arts in Teaching, students must complete 45quarter units of graduate work. A total of 4.5 quarter units ofgraduate credit may be granted for equivalent graduate workcompleted, as it applies to this degree and if the units were not usedin earning another advanced degree.Those holding National Board Certification qualify for a waiver ofone of the following courses: MAT 641, MAT 642, MAT 643, or MAT644.Note: Students must have access to Microsoft Office on either a PC or Macplatform.Core Requirements(6 courses; 27 quarter units)178EDT 612 Creating Meaningful Learning with TechnologyMAT 641 Education and Social PluralismMAT 642 Program DesignMAT 643 Models of TeachingMAT 644 Foundations of CurriculumMAT 640 Applications of Research(To be taken as the last course in the MAT program)orNBC 639 Leadership Portfolio *(Only for students in the National Board CertifiedTeacher Leadership Specialization)orMAT 655 Leadership Impact Seminar *(* Only for students in the Teacher LeadershipSpecialization)orMAT 640CAction Res for the Read Spec (Only for students in theReading Specialization)(Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAT 645, MAT 646,MAT 647A, & MAT 647B)▲ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Specialization(903)Faculty Advisor: Bill Matthew • (661) 864-2360 • wmatthew@nu.eduThe five course sequence in applied behavior analysis is designed toprepare candidates for the national certification examinationsponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Applicantsfor the Certification as a Behavior Analyst will have to meetadditional requirements to qualify. All five ABA courses must betaken from National University in order to earn this certificate.Note: Upon successful completion of this five course sequence, the candidatewill receive a Certificate of Completion from National University. This isNOT professional certification by the Behavioral Analysis CertificationBoard, Inc. (BACB) and does NOT entitle the candidate to claim that theyare certified behavior analysis or Board Certified Behavior Analysts.Candidates must take the national certification exam and apply for theprofessional certificate.Candidates who are pursuing the Master of Arts in Teaching mayqualify for the Certificate in Behavioral Analysis provided that thecandidate requests the certificate prior to the completion of theirdegree program.Prior to qualifying to take the national Board Certified BehaviorAnalyst exam, candidates must complete 1500 hours of fieldwork,which is supervised by BACB member. National University does notprovide this supervision.Specialization Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Read, understand and apply techniques and methods of appliedbehavior.• Present data and information from applied behavior analysisprocedures in graphic, textual, and oral formats.• Apply methods of behavior analysis in applied settings.• Articulate orally and in writing the principles of applied behavioranalysis as they relate to the basic laws of learning common tomulticultural environments.• Articulate orally and in writing the basic, overall practiceguidelines and code of ethics in the field of applied behavioranalysis.• Critically read the relevant research literature as well as useidiographic research methods to solve problems that are germaneto the field of applied behavior analysis.• Understand the importance of the use of multiple data sourcesand points of view in the design, implementation, and evaluation