Master of Science in Master of Science in Education, Option in Education, Option in

Curriculum & Curriculum & K-12 Reading K-12 Reading

CertificateCertificateCalifornia State University, East California State University, East BayBay

Department of Teacher EducationDepartment of Teacher Education

This presentation is intended for This presentation is intended for students who are currently enrolled in students who are currently enrolled in

a CSUEB Credential Programa CSUEB Credential Program

More School? Why?More School? Why?

Existing relationship with CSU, East BayExisting relationship with CSU, East Bay You already have a mindset, a routineYou already have a mindset, a routine Makes you more “marketable, desirable”Makes you more “marketable, desirable” Misnomer that you can “price yourself Misnomer that you can “price yourself

out of a job”out of a job” Because we are going to make it easier Because we are going to make it easier

for you to apply and attractive for you to for you to apply and attractive for you to reach your goalreach your goal

Information, please….Information, please….

We offer:We offer: A Master’s in Curriculum with a K-12 A Master’s in Curriculum with a K-12

Reading CertificateReading Certificate A program that is offered on the Hayward A program that is offered on the Hayward

Campus Campus An advisor just for the programAn advisor just for the program A program that caters to the full-time teacherA program that caters to the full-time teacher Classes that use hybrid and online formatsClasses that use hybrid and online formats A “cohort feel” for the core coursesA “cohort feel” for the core courses Courses for the Certificate in 3 quartersCourses for the Certificate in 3 quarters

Tell me more….Tell me more…. Master’s is 45 quarter unitsMaster’s is 45 quarter units Can receive the MS degree and the Can receive the MS degree and the

Reading Certificate as part of one Reading Certificate as part of one programprogram

Can transfer 10 quarter units from your Can transfer 10 quarter units from your credential programcredential program

Program must be completed in 7 yearsProgram must be completed in 7 years State issues Certificate after 3 years successful State issues Certificate after 3 years successful

teaching. Students get MS degree in teaching. Students get MS degree in Curriculum, but specialize in Reading/Language Curriculum, but specialize in Reading/Language ArtsArts

How is that configured?How is that configured?

M.S. in Education, Option in M.S. in Education, Option in Curriculum :Curriculum : With a K-12 READING CERTIFICATEWith a K-12 READING CERTIFICATE

Configured as follows:Configured as follows: 10 units from an accredited credential 10 units from an accredited credential

programprogram 12 Units of Core Courses12 Units of Core Courses 23 Units of Reading Certificate Classes23 Units of Reading Certificate Classes 45 units total45 units total

What are the required What are the required courses to obtain the courses to obtain the Reading Certificate?Reading Certificate?

TED 6210: Foundations-Fall (3 units) TED 6210: Foundations-Fall (3 units) TED 6230: Fluency-Fall (4 units) TED 6230: Fluency-Fall (4 units) TED 6220: Diversity-Winter (3 units)TED 6220: Diversity-Winter (3 units) TED 6231: Assessment-Winter (4 units)TED 6231: Assessment-Winter (4 units) TED 6232: Diagnostic Strategies-Spring (3 TED 6232: Diagnostic Strategies-Spring (3

units)units) TED 6251: Field Experience-Spring (3 units)TED 6251: Field Experience-Spring (3 units) TED 6253: Comprehension-Spring (3 units)TED 6253: Comprehension-Spring (3 units) **23 23

Units TotalUnits Total

Which are the required Which are the required 12 unit core courses?12 unit core courses?

Must be taken in the following order:Must be taken in the following order:

TED 6700: Advanced Educational TED 6700: Advanced Educational Psychology (4 )Psychology (4 )

TED 6020: Advanced Research (4)TED 6020: Advanced Research (4) TED 6901: Graduate Synthesis (4)TED 6901: Graduate Synthesis (4) *12 *12

Units TotalUnits Total

Frequently asked Frequently asked questions….questions….

Do I have to take the GRE?Do I have to take the GRE? Do I have to write a thesis?Do I have to write a thesis? Do I have to take a certain amount of Do I have to take a certain amount of

units each quarter?units each quarter? Do I have to get special permission all Do I have to get special permission all

classes?classes? To all of these questions, we say,To all of these questions, we say,

NO!NO!

What are the What are the prerequisites?prerequisites?

Minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 or better in all upper Minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 or better in all upper division and post-baccalaureate degree workdivision and post-baccalaureate degree work

Hold a valid teaching credential and/orHold a valid teaching credential and/or Show evidence of successful classroom Show evidence of successful classroom

teachingteaching Have met the University Writing Skills Have met the University Writing Skills

requirementrequirement 3 Letters of Recommendation3 Letters of Recommendation Write a statement of goalsWrite a statement of goals Pay a $55.00 fee to the graduate schoolPay a $55.00 fee to the graduate school

But wait. . . But wait. . . Because you are Because you are alreadyalready in a in a

CSU East Bay Credential CSU East Bay Credential program, we will WAIVE most program, we will WAIVE most of the aforementioned of the aforementioned requirements including the requirements including the $55.00 fee if you apply within $55.00 fee if you apply within 2 quarters of the credential 2 quarters of the credential program!program!

How do I apply?How do I apply?

Complete 2 simple forms:Complete 2 simple forms: University Change of Graduate University Change of Graduate

Objective FormObjective Form Department of Teacher Education Department of Teacher Education

ApplicationApplication

That’s It?That’s It?

Yes, just fill out the 2 Yes, just fill out the 2 forms and you will be forms and you will be considered for the considered for the Master’s degree for up to Master’s degree for up to two quarters after you two quarters after you receive the credential.receive the credential.

Act Today!Act Today!

Accepting Applications NowAccepting Applications Now

Teacher Education Office Teacher Education Office

What if I have additional What if I have additional questions?questions?

Contact Dr. Valerie Helgren-Contact Dr. Valerie Helgren-LempesisLempesis

valerie.helgren-lempesis@csueastbay.edu