Outcomes
LO 1: Students express a critical, questioning perspective (i.e. identify, describe and analyze) about diverse theoretical paradigms with regard to teaching, learning and school reform, including those generated by marginalized groups, which situate schooling in a larger historic and political context.
LO 2: Students search, navigate and critically consume (read, analyze and use) educational research.
LO 3: Students use, apply, design and implement research to bring about change and make improvements in their own professional environment.
LO 4: Students demonstrate their knowledge of and ability to use the most appropriate culturally responsive practices that support complex and challenging learning.
LO 5: Students communicate with native speakers of a language other than English.
LO 6: Students use technology critically to access information, to communicate and as a means of curricular and pedagogical support for higher-level thinking.
LO 7: Students communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, particularly acting as effective advocates for children.
LO 8: Students work with communities of practice on behalf of social justice.
Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis
Semester Credits Required
Total credits: 32
Minimum credits at CSUMB: 26
You may transfer in up to six credits, or two courses, taken prior to formal admission to the MAE program. These must be graduate-level courses taken at CSUMB (through extended education) or elsewhere, and should relate to the focus of the MAE program. Consult with your advisor and the MAE program coordinator regarding the selection and transfer of coursework.
Courses and Assessment
Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis ~ Please Note: The information on the following pages is subject to change pending program review.
You officially begin the program by enrolling in the MAE 600: Pros: Multicultr/Biling Ed ProSeminar , during which time you work with your advisor and the course instructor to create your Individual Learning Plan. That ILP maps out how you will achieve each of the Learning Outcomes designated above by successfully completing the courses or alternative assessment options listed below. You conclude the program by completing your Action Thesis, a publicly presented project that displays your cumulative learning. [Learn more at CSUMB.EDU/mae]
LO 1 ~ Complete the following: MAE 600: Pros: Multicultr/Biling Ed; MAE 641: Assessment Clsrm & School ; MAE 644: Crit Fdns Curr & Instr
LO 2 ~ Complete one of the following: MAE 600: Pros: Multicultr/Biling Ed; MAE 625: Professional LiteratureSeminar; MAE 639: Reflective Teaching Practicum
LO 3 ~ Complete one of the following: MAE 621: Qualitative/Quantitative Resea; MAE 622: Qualitative Research
LO 4 ~ Complete one of the following: MAE 636: Culture, Cognition & Dev; MAE 632: Arts as Cult Responsive Curr; MAE 633: Literature for Partnership Wld; MAE 637: Multicultural Curriculum
LO 5 ~ This requirement can be fulfilled in several ways, including the following.
Two (2) college semesters of one language other than English on a university transcript;
- Language assessment through World Languages & Cultures at CSUMB
- Completed two (2) high school years of one language other than English
- Other equivalent
- NOTE: You will need to provide evidence of meeting this requirement prior to graduation.
LO 6 ~ Complete one of the following: MAE 638: Technology as a Tool; MAE 625: Professional LiteratureSeminar
LO 7 ~ Complete one of the following: MAE 637: Multicultural Curriculum; MAE 634: Literacy/Ling Diverse Learners; MAE 642: Multicult Com Partnerships
LO 8 ~ Complete the following: MAE 670: MAE Culminating Project; MAE 690: Action Thesis Advising
Special Education Emphasis
Semester Credits Required
Total credits: 30
Minimum credits at CSUMB: 27
You may apply six units of credit or two courses from your Preliminary Education Specialist Credential and 12 units of credit or four courses from your Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist Credential toward an MAE with Special Education Emphasis. For more information about our special education credential programs, please consult the teaching credentials section of the CSUMB Catalog or contact us.
Special Education Emphasis
You officially begin the program by enrolling in Clear Level II Mild/Moderate coursework where you work with the instructor to create your Individual Learning Plan. That ILP maps out how you will achieve each of the Learning Outcomes designated above by successfully completing the courses or alternative assessment options listed here. You conclude the program by completing your Culminating Project/Thesis, a publicly presented project that displays your cumulative learning. [Learn more at CSUMB.EDU/capstone].
As the foundation for your master's work, you will complete three core courses: ProSeminar, a research methods course and the Culminating Project. The core courses help you develop a theoretical and research base for successful teaching in pluralistic contexts and special education environments. In the research course, you initiate a research project. You complete it in the Culminating Project course.
On top of the core, you must demonstrate competency in a second language through second-semester college level. Coursework in a second language is available as needed, as is assistance in determining level of language competency. If you enter the program with the requisite second language proficiency, you are not required to complete additional coursework. You will also need to demonstrate basic technology competence; coursework is available as part of the program.
In addition to the three core courses there are four required Level II special education courses: Current and Ongoing Research, Policy, and Practice in Special Education; Advanced Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction for Students with Learning Challenges; Advanced Behavioral, Emotional, & Environmental Supports for Students with Challenges; and Advanced Collaboration & Consultation. Two courses from the Preliminary Credential may apply towards the MAE.
You begin conceptualizing your action thesis/project in ProSeminar special education research course and the research methods course, and continue to work on it while completing your special education coursework. You complete your thesis in the Culminating Project course. You can explore thesis topics of program graduates on the CSUMB.EDU/mae website.
As the foundation for your master's work, you will complete two core courses:
- a research methods course ( MAE 621: Qualitative/Quantitative Resea)
- and the Culminating Project Seminar ( MAE 670: MAE Culminating Project)
The core courses help you develop a theoretical and research base for successful teaching in pluralistic contexts and special education environments. In the research course you initiate a research project, and in the Culminating Project course you complete it.
In addition to the two core courses there are four required special education courses.
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SPED 684: Cur/Emerg/Rsch/Policy/Practice (Level II) Current and Ongoing Research, Policy, and Practice in Special Education
- SPED 682: Adv Assmt/Curricula Instruct (Level II) Advanced Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction for Students with Challenges
- SPED 681: Adv Bev/Emotional/Env Support (Level II) Advanced Behavioral, Emotional, and Environmental Supports for Students with Challenges
- SPED 683: Advanced Collab/Consultation (Level II) Advanced Collaboration and Consultation OR
- SPED 686: Leadership/Mgmt/Communication (Level II) Advocacy for All: Leadership, Management and Communication Skills for the Moderate to Severe Education Specialist
Two courses from the Preliminary Level Credential may apply towards the MAE. Students begin conceptualizing their action thesis in SPED 684: Cur/Emerg/Rsch/Policy/Practice and the research methods course, and continue to work on it while completing their special education coursework. Students complete their thesis in their Culminating Project course.
Visit the Action Thesis website for more information
On top of the core courses, you must demonstrate competency in a second language through second semester college level. Coursework in a second language is available as needed, as is assistance in determining level of language competency. Students who enter the program with the requisite second language proficiency are not required to complete additional coursework. You will also need to demonstrate basic technology competence; coursework is available as part of the program.