Educational Studies Integrated 4+1, M.A.

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Program Director: Annette Hernandez, Ed. D
Assistant Director: Michael Cersosimo, M.A.
Academic Advisor: Michael Cersosimo, M.A.

Introduction

The Educational Studies Integrated 4+1 Program will provide undergraduate students in the teacher education pipeline, working through the Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation, the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Arts degree, preliminary teaching credential, and Master of Arts degree in Educational Studies within five years at LMU. The BA and preliminary teaching credential will be earned within the first four years of undergraduate study. Students will earn their BA in a major of their choice from within the various Schools/Colleges at LMU. Simultaneously, the preliminary teaching credential will be earned through the School of Education. The MA in Educational Studies degree will be earned in an additional year through the School of Education as well.

Program Admission Requirements

Attend a Mandatory Information Session
- Please contact the SOE Admissions Office to attend an informational session. Applicants will receive an informational packet that includes all application materials and instructions.
Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at LMU
Graduate Division Application
2 Letters of Recommendation
- Letters should be written by LMU professors/faculty.
Statement of Intent
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a 3.05 in the last 60 undergraduate units
Interview with Program Director/Assistant Director

Program Requirements

Required Coursework

EDUR 6100 Anthropological Analysis of Cultural Diversity 3 semester hours
EDES 6103 Curriculum and Instructional Leadership 3 semester hours
EDLA 6105 Assessment and Research Methodology 3 semester hours
EDSP 6390 Lifespan Development 3 semester hours
EDES 6998 Special Studies 1 TO 3 semester hours
EDES 6998 Special Studies 1TO 3 semester hours
EDES 6995 Comprehensive Examination 0 semester hours

12 additional semester hours in their selected area of focus from:

And choose Spanish or Mandarin remaining semester hours:

Spanish

EDES 5320 Chicano/Latino Cultures: An Interdisciplinary Perspective 3 semester hours
EDES 6320 Methodology for Primary Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting 3 semester hours

Mandarin

EDES 5330 Chinese/American/American-Chinese Cultures: An Interdisciplinary Perspective 3 semester hours
EDES 6330 Methodology for Chinese Language Instruction in Bilingual Settings 3 semester hours

Literacy

EDES 6354 Reading Development and Instruction 3 semester hours
EDES 6351 Assessment in Reading Performance 3 semester hours
EDES 6355 Introduction to Reading Difficulties 3 semester hours
EDES 6356 Diagnosis and Intervention in Reading–Practicum I 3 semester hours

Special Education

EDUR 6600 Evidence-Based Assessment Practices to Promote Student Learning 3 semester hours
EDUR 6606 Developing Collaborative Partnerships for Inclusive Schooling 3 semester hours
EDES 6608 Research Methods in Special Education 3 semester hours
EDES 6610 Special Topics in Special Education 3 semester hours

Total: 30 semester hours

Additional Requirements

2 sealed, official transcripts from LMU need to be sent to the Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation after the B.A. degree is awarded
Professional Advising
Exit Interview