Program Details
Department: Teaching and Learning
Modality: Hybrid
Semester Hours: 30
Total Years: 1
Contact Information
Introduction
The Accelerated Educational Studies Program will provide undergraduate students in the teacher education pipeline, the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, preliminary teaching credential, and Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Educational Studies within five years at LMU. The B.A. and preliminary teaching credential will be earned within the first four years of undergraduate study. The M.A. in Educational Studies will be earned in an additional post-baccalaureate year. Courses in this program are delivered in an online or hybrid modality.
This interdisciplinary program provides experiences and opportunities for students to design an individualized, unique master’s curriculum that reflects their personal and professional goals. Students may also pursue a California Bilingual Authorization as part of their individualized program of study, pending completion of approved coursework and credential requirements. Further, students having graduated LMU with a major in Education and Learning Sciences (EDLS) and Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, who selected a Concentration in Special Education, may have the option to pursue a Preliminary Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential as part of their individualized program of study, pending completion of approved coursework and credential requirements. The program prepares students to be scholarly, reflective, and transformative leaders in the education profession.
Program Outcomes
As a result of this program, candidates will:
- Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of education
- Develop and improve the critical thinking skills needed to apply the knowledge and skills learned through the program
- Acquire and develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to examine and act upon the ethical and social justice dimensions of schooling
- Demonstrate knowledge of how diverse issues impact educational theory and practice both qualitatively and quantitatively
Students in the Accelerated Educational Studies M.A. program may elect to complete coursework that fulfills requirements for the California Bilingual Authorization. This option is designed for candidates seeking to develop bilingual and biliteracy expertise and to serve linguistically diverse student populations. Completion of the authorization is subject to state and university requirements.
Students in the Accelerated Educational Studies M.A. program may elect to complete coursework that fulfills requirements for the California Preliminary Education Specialist, Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential. This option is designed for candidates seeking to teach students with Mild to Moderate support needs across various settings and in collaboration with general education teachers. Completion of the Credential is subject to state and university requirements.
Program Admission Requirements
- Attend a Mandatory Information Session
- Please contact the SOE Admissions Office to attend an information session. Applicants will receive an informational packet that includes all application materials and instructions.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at LMU with Junior standing.
- Graduate Division Application
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Letters should be written by LMU professors/faculty
- Statement of Intent
- Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or 3.05 in the last 60 Undergraduate Units, or Completion of a Request for Exception to GPA Requirement
- Interview with Academic Program Director
Students interested in the Education Specialist Credential or the Bilingual Authorization options are encouraged to also consult with the appropriate Academic Program Director and Academic Advisor early in the program to ensure appropriate course sequencing.
