Santa Clara University

School of Education, Counseling Psychology and Pastoral Ministries

Non SCU Credential Students

Students who have NOT completed a teacher preparation program at SCU:

If you have not completed the teacher preparation program at SCU but are interested in earning a Master of Art’s degree in Interdisciplinary Education, you must complete two additional core courses. These courses on the principles of instruction and curriculum development are intended to give individuals some depth in understanding educational topics that are normally required of educational leaders.

EDUC 392. The Study of Teaching

EDUC 393. Curriculum Development

Approved Emphases Program Requirements

Catholic Education:

EDUC 389. Education and Ministry for Disability and Diversity

EDUC 390. The Catholic School

PMIN 287. Issues of Moral Theology

Other electives, and pastoral ministries courses chosen under advisement

Environmental Literacy and Ethics (not accepting new students):

EDUC 254. Action Research and Teacher Development

EDUC 328. Language Development and Literacy

EDUC 391A. Ethics Science Camp-includes Project WET (Water Education for Teachers)

EDUC 470. Philosophical Foundations of Environmental Education and Literacy

EDUC 471. Guided Field Internship in an Environmental Center or Agency

EDUC 472. Environmental Curriculum Development and Technology

EDUC 473. Human Ecology and Sustainability Electives chosen under advisement

Language Development and Literacy (not accepting new students):

EDUC 328. Language Development and Literacy

EDUC 482. Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading

Electives chosen under advisement.

Reading (One of four approaches may be chosen): The M.A. with Reading Certification

9 units of core education coursework

21 units of approved reading coursework

12 units of elective coursework in reading or related subjects

3 units from performing successfully on a written comprehensive examination or presenting to the reading program committee an acceptable research, grant, or project proposal

M.A. with a Reading Language Arts Specialist Credential

9 units of core education coursework

30 units of approved reading coursework

3 units of elective coursework in reading or related subjects

3 units from performing successfully on a written comprehensive examination or presenting to the reading program committee an acceptable research, grant, or project proposal

Reading Certification

6 units of prerequisite coursework

21 units of approved reading coursework

Reading Language Arts Specialist Credential

6 units of prerequisite coursework

30 units of approved reading coursework

Science, Technology, Environmental Education, and Math (STEEM)

EDUC 450. Integrating Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning

EDUC 465. Advanced Theory and Practice of Science Teaching and Learning

EDUC 466. Advanced Theory and Practice of Mathematics Teaching and Learning

EDUC 467. Advanced Teaching of Science and Math for English Language Learners

EDUC 470. Advanced Theory and Practice of Environmental Education

EDUC 473. Connecting Science and Math to the Real World

Electives chosen under advisement

Teaching and Learning with Technology (not accepting new students):

3 units of prerequisites in technologies for teaching and learning

12 units of core education coursework

21 units of required Teaching and Learning with Technology courses

9 units of electives


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