Educational Studies, M.A.

This program provides experiences which are tailored to meet the general teaching and curriculum needs of teachers and other professionals. The teaching credential is not required. The candidate for this degree selects coursework centered on his/her goals and objectives. This program allows a maximum flexibility in selecting a course of study for a Master’s degree.

Admission Requirements

Application to the Master of Arts in the Educational Studies program requires the completion and submission the following:

Graduate Division Application: Submitted directly to the Graduate Division Office.
Transcripts: Two copies of official transcripts from all colleges/ universities attended. These should be sent directly to the Graduate Division Office.
GPA Requirement: A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.8; or a 2.85 GPA in the last 60 semester units of undergraduate coursework taken; or a 3.0 GPA in at least 9 units of graduate level coursework is required.
Statement of Intent
Educational Studies Program Application: Available in the School of Education.
Two Letters of Recommendation: Forms may be obtained in the School of Education.
Interview with the Program Director/Assistant Director: Upon completing the interview, the candidate’s application is submitted to the Associate Dean for review and recommendation. Once a recommendation is made, the candidate will receive written correspondence from the School of Education and Graduate Admissions explaining their admission status. Candidates are notified of their admission status approximately two weeks after completing their admission interview with the Academic Program Director/Assistant Director.

Learning Outcomes

In accordance with the Mission and Goals of the School of Education, the Educational Studies Program strives to work collaboratively in a student-centered environment to be professionals who act to value and respect all individuals, promote social justice, promote cultural responsiveness, integrate theory and practice, develop moral, intellectual, responsible, and caring leaders and to collaborate and share leadership across communities.

Programs also strive to be, and to educate professionals to be, educators who: Respect and value all individuals and communities; Educate by integrating theory and practice; Advocate for access to a socially just education; and Lead in order to facilitate transformation.

For additional information, please refer to the School of Education Mission and Goal statements .

Program Requirements

Four Core Courses

EDUR 6100 Anthropol Anlys Culturl Divsty 3 semester hours
EDES 6103 Curric & Instructnl Ldrship 3 semester hours
EDLA 6105 Assessment & Rsrch Method 3 semester hours
EDSS 6390 Lifespan Development 3 semester hours

Electives:

Student selects six additional 5000/6000 level Education classes with approval of Program Director (depending on student’s goals), two of which may be in another discipline. At least 18 semester hours of coursework in the total program must be at the 6000 level.Student selects six additional 5000/6000 level Education classes with approval of Program Director (depending on student’s goals), two of which may be in another discipline. At least 18 semester hours of coursework in the total program must be at the 6000 level.

Choose One:

EDES 6995 Comp Exam: 0 semester hours Educational Studies
EDLA 6950 Adv Research Methods 3 semester hours
EDLA 6951 Adv Research Design 1 semester hours
EDLA 6955 Master’s Thesis I 1 semester hours
EDLA 6956 Master’s Thesis II 1 semester hours as needed
EDLA 6957 Master’s Thesis III 1 semester hours as needed