Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > School of Education > Specialized Programs in Urban Education > Elementary Education Intern/Teacher Practitioner Program > Master of Arts in Urban Education > Master of Arts in Urban Education

Master of Arts in Urban Education

Up one level:

All classes in the teaching credential program (except for the field experience courses) are transferred to the Master of Arts degree program. Candidates transfer up to 15 semester hours of coursework.

For the Master of Arts in Urban Education degree, candidates complete one core course and four courses in a concentration. Courses for the concentration are selected in consultation with the director of the program.

Culminating Required Course: EDUR 5018, Research in Urban Education (3 semester hours). This course should be the last course in the sequence and serves as the culminating experience in the program. A comprehensive research project, equivalent to a thesis, is required in this course.

Concentrations

1. Literacy: A concentration designed for candidates interested in studying literacy practices effective in urban settings.

EDES 6340	Educational Linguistics
EDES 6342	Diagnosing and Developing Literacy Skills
EDES 6343	Practicum: Diagnosing and Developing Literacy Skills
EDES 6103	Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
EDUR 5018	Research in Urban Education

2. Digital Learning: A concentration that explores the role of technology in teaching and learning in urban schools.

EDUR 5018	Research in Urban Education
EDUR 6324	Technology in Multicultural Settings
EDUR 6327	Learning and Teaching with Technology
EDUR 6328	Survey of Digital Technologies for Urban Education
EDUR 6329	Assistive Technology

3. Educational Policy and Administration: Candidates in this concentration learn about administrative practices that promote effective teaching and learning in urban education. Candidates also study federal and state policies in education.

EDUR 5018	Research in Urban Education
EDSS 6102	Context of Schooling
EDLA 6427	Advocacy
EDLA 6428	Business of Education
EDLA 6429	Specializing in Charter Schools
	or
EDLA 6842	Leadership in Catholic Education

4. Curriculum, Teaching and Learning: Candidates in this concentration learn how to become curriculum leaders in their field. Course topics include research in the specified content area (including advanced teaching methodologies) and curriculum transformation.

EDUR 5018	Research in Urban Education
EDUR 6103	Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
EDLA 6104	Evaluation of Instruction
EDLA 6105	Assessment and Research Methodology
EDUR 6963	Seminar in Advanced Teaching Methodologies (Content Area Specific)

5. Language and Culture: Candidates in this concentration have the option of studying for a bilingual teaching credential (emphasis in Spanish or Mandarin).

EDUR 5018	Research in Urban Education
EDLC 5322	Intercultural Education
EDLC 5324	Bilingualism, Cognition, and Identity Development
EDLC 5320	Chicano/Latino Cultures (Spanish)
	and
EDLC 6320	Primary Language Methodology in Bilingual Settings (Spanish)
	or
EDLC 5330	Chinese/American Cultures (Mandarin)
	and
EDLC 6330	Methodology for Chinese Language Instruction (Mandarin)