Courses
The Master of Arts in Teaching Personalized program is a 30-unit program that can be completed in 12–18 months while teaching full time. Students may transfer in up to 6 units of approved coursework. The program must be completed with a 3.0 GPA.
The program has two distinct elements:
- Core coursework (15 units)
- Personalized coursework (15 units)
Personalized Coursework
Choose one of the three following blocks:
1. Pre-approved Concentrations (select 15 units)
Apologetics
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood
History and Philosophy of Science
Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
Organizational Leadership
Personalized
Teaching English as a Second Language
Or other approved electives (up to 15 units)
2. Induction Program (15 units)
(Ideal option for public school teachers who are completing a clear credential)
SEED 591A: Induction I (3)
SEED 591B: Induction II (3)
SEED 591C: Induction III (3)
SEED 591D: Induction IV (3)
3 unit approved elective
3. Fifth Year Coursework (15 units)
(Ideal option for private school teachers who want to complete a clear credential)
SEED 586: Advanced Studies in Health Education (3)
SEED 587: Advanced Studies in Teaching Special Populations (3)
SEED 588: Advanced Studies in Classroom Technology (2)
SEED 589: Advanced Studies in English Language Development (3)
4 units of electives
SEED 504: Advanced Curriculum and Instruction (3, recommended elective)
4. Approved Elective Coursework (15 units)
See Advisor for approved coursework
Students may choose any of the following 15-unit concentrations. Additionally, self-designed concentrations may be pursued with approval from the School of Education.
Apologetics
CSAP 522: Survey of Matthew- Rev. (3)
CSAP 529: Scripture: Authority, Canon and Criticism (2)
CSAP 541: Essential Christian Doctrine I (2)
CSAP 542: Essential Christian Doctrine II (2)
Your choice of any CSAP (apologetics) electives (6)
Curriculum and Instruction
SEED 504: Advanced Curriculum and Instruction (3)
SEED 502: Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
SEED 523: Behavior and Classroom Management (3)
SEED 554: Professional Writing (3)
SEED 560: Family, Community, and Academic Partnerships (3)
SEED 615: International Comparative Education (3)
SEED 616: International Education Fieldwork (3)
SEED 617: Educational Models for Cross Cultural Communities (3)
Early Childhood
SEED597: Child Development: Birth through Adolescence (3)
SEED556: Early Childhood Curriculum (3)
SEED557: School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings (3)
SEED558: Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings (3)
SEED559: Observation and Assessment of Young Children (3)
History and Philosophy of Science
CSSR 529: Historical Perspectives in Science and Religion (2)
CSSR 530: Darwin, Evolution and Design (2)
CSSR 540: Metaphysics and Epistemology (3)
TTPH 547: The Theology and Philosophy of Science (3)
CSSR 631: Modern Physics, Cosmology and Design (2)
CSSR 650: Advanced Seminar: Special Topics (3)
Linguistic and Intercultural Studies
SEED 524: Research: Culture/Cultural Diversity (3)
SEED 540: Foundation of Language Education (3)
SEED 541: Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students (3)
SEED 542: Language Assessment and Evaluation (3)
ISCL 520: Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment
or
SCL 622: Intercultural Communication (3)
Organizational Leadership
CSOL 510: Practical Leadership Theory (2)
CSOL 530: Character and Leadership (2)
CSOL 550: Leadership Challenge (2)
CSOL 610: Leadership & Group Behavior (2)
CSOL 620: Communication for Leaders (2)
CSOL 630: Leadership & Organizational Development (2)
CSOL 650: The Inner Leader I (1)
CSOL 651: The Inner Leader II (1, pre-req. CSOL 530)
CSOL 660: Ethical Decision Making (2)
TESOL
ISTE 509: Structure of English (3)
ISTE 525: Introduction to TESOL - Adult (3)
ISTE 527: Materials Evaluation & Preparation (3, pre-req. ISTE 525)
ISTE 560: Communicating Values Through TESOL (1, pre-req. ISTE 525)
ISTE 614: Second Language Acquisition (3, pre-req. ISTE 525)
ISTE 541: Intercultural Communication for Teachers
or
ISTE692: Practicum in TESOL II (3)