Santa Clara University

Master Degrees - Interdisciplinary Education: Curriculum and Instruction

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Master of Arts Program

Interdisciplinary Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Advisors:
Marsha Savage and Tom Savage

This program is primarily designed for individuals who possess a teaching credential and desire a Master's degree that will allow them to develop expertise in areas of professional interest. The program requires a total of 45 quarter units. This includes 12 units of required core courses, a concentration area developed under advisement from 12-27 units, 3-6 units of courses for the culminative experience and electives chosen under advisement.

Required Courses (12 Units)

  • EDUC 391-Ethics camp, or approved alternative (3 units)
  • EDUC 392-Study of Teaching (3 units)
  • EDUC 393-Curriculum/Program Development (3 units)
  • EDUC 490-Research Methods (3 units)

Concentration Area (12-27 Units)

  • Chosen under advisement from Instructional Technology, Reading, Special Education, Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction. A minimum of 12 quarter hours in one emphasis is required.

Project/Culminating Experience (3-6 Units)

  • Note: Culminating experience option include: (A) Thesis (491, 499), (B) Curriculum Project (254, 310), (C) Grant Proposal, (D) Theoretical Commentary (491 or 254 plus 499 or 310), Publishable Paper submitted to a journal (491 plus additional coursework as needed).

Electives

  • Requires approval of advisor.