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Master of Arts in EducationThe Master of Arts in Education provides advance preparationfor educational professionals. Two specializations are offered atCI: Educational Leadership and Special Education.Educational Leadership SpecializationThe Educational Leadership Specialization preparescandidates to complete the California Commission on TeacherCredentialing (CCTC) Preliminary Administrative ServicesCredential. Completion of this Level I administrative programprepares students to serve in positions of educational leadershipin the California Public Schools. Through integration of coursework and field experiences students are provided multipleopportunities to learn and practice the California ProfessionalStandards for School Leaders. The program offers studentsunderstanding and application of leadership skills relatedto relationship building, communication, and the ability toapply, model, and analyze curriculum, instructional strategies,assessment, standards-based accountability systems, anddata-based school improvement. The program also developseach student’s understanding of basic school administrativeresponsibilities including resource management, personnelsupervision, and daily operational issues related to safety, law,and public policy.Prior to recommendation for certification, University facultydetermine eligibility, based on fully documented evidence, thateach student has demonstrated satisfactory performance on thefull range of standards set forth by the CCTC. A master’s degreeis required for CI to recommend a candidate to the PreliminaryAdministrative Services Credential. Candidates alreadypossessing a master’s degree who successfully complete therequired 30 units will be recommended for the Level I credentialwithout completing a research project.http://education.csuci.edu/credentials/mastersdegrees/index.htmSpecial Education SpecializationThe Special Education Specialization prepares teachersand professionals for leadership roles in the field of specialeducation and disabilities. Completion of this degree preparesgraduates to further expand their knowledge of individualswith disabilities of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.It equips practitioners with the knowledge of best practice andpolicies for working with students with disabilities and theirfamilies.http://education.csuci.edu/credentials/mastersdegrees/index.htmMaster of Science in MathematicsOur MS in Mathematics is interdisciplinary and innovativein nature, and offers a flexible schedule with highly qualifiedfaculty. It is designed to address the global need for peoplewith advanced mathematical, computational, and computerskills throughout the industry, high-tech, and educational systems.Students will be given a strong background in mathematics,and computer software, as well as the skills to conductindependent applied research or develop independent projects.The program will stress interdisciplinary applications, forexample in Actuarial Sciences, Cryptography, Security, ImageRecognition, Artificial Intelligence, and Mathematics Education.Students’ specializations depend on the final project/thesisand the electives chosen under the supervision of Mathematicsadvisor. An individual study plan can be designed to meet entryrequirements for Ph.D. programs in Mathematical Sciences.http://math.csuci.edu/masters/Fees and TuitionFeesCI Graduate Application Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55TuitionCourse Tuition Per One Graduate Credit Unit:$795 for Biology Courses (BIOL,BINF)*$550 for Business Courses (MGT, BUS)*$475 for Computer Science Courses*$475 for Mathematics Courses**Tuition subject to change on an annual basisFinancial AidThe Financial Aid office assists students as they pursue theireducational goals. Programs of grants, loans and scholarshipsare available to help make college an affordable experience. Ifyou are interested in applying please contact the Financial Aidoffice (805) 437-8530.Graduate and Post-BaccalaureateApplication ProceduresAll graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (mastersdegree applicants, those seeking educational credentials,and holders of baccalaureate degrees interested in takingcourses for personal or professional growth) must file acomplete graduate application as described in the graduateand post-baccalaureate admission materials at www.csumentor.edu. Applicants who completed undergraduatedegree requirements and graduated the preceding term arealso required to complete and submit an application andthe $55 nonrefundable application fee. Since applicantsfor post-baccalaureate programs may be limited to thechoice of a single campus on each application, re-routingto alternate campuses or later changes of campus choiceare not guaranteed. To be assured of initial consideration bymore than one campus, it is necessary to submit separateapplications (including fees) to each. Applications submitted byway of www.csumentor.edu are expected unless submission ofan electronic application is impossible. An electronic versionof the CSU graduate application is available on the WorldWide Web at http://www.csumentor.edu. Application formsmay also be obtained from the Graduate Studies office or theAdmissions office of any California State University campus.Graduate and Post-BaccalaureateAdmission RequirementsAdmission RequirementsGraduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for adegree objective, a credential or certificate objective, or whereapproved, may have no program objective. Depending on theobjective, the CSU will consider an application for admission asfollows:• General Requirements -– The minimum requirements foradmission to graduate and post-baccalaureate studies ata California State University campus are in accordanceGraduate Studies2011 – 2012www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog109