Master of Science in Education, Option in Curriculum & K-12 Reading Certificate California State University, East Bay Department of Teacher Education This presentation is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a CSUEB Credential Program

More School? Why? Existing relationship with CSU, East Bay Existing relationship with CSU, East Bay You already have a mindset, a routine You already have a mindset, a routine Makes you more “marketable, desirable” Makes you more “marketable, desirable” Misnomer that you can “price yourself out of a job” Misnomer that you can “price yourself out of a job” Because we are going to make it easier for you to apply and attractive for you to reach your goal Because we are going to make it easier for you to apply and attractive for you to reach your goal

Information, please…. We offer: We offer: A Master’s in Curriculum with a K-12 Reading Certificate A Master’s in Curriculum with a K-12 Reading Certificate A program that is offered on the Hayward Campus A program that is offered on the Hayward Campus An advisor just for the program An advisor just for the program A program that caters to the full-time teacher A program that caters to the full-time teacher Classes that use hybrid and online formats Classes that use hybrid and online formats A “cohort feel” for the core courses A “cohort feel” for the core courses Courses for the Certificate in 3 quarters Courses for the Certificate in 3 quarters

Tell me more…. Master’s is 45 quarter units Master’s is 45 quarter units Can receive the MS degree and the Reading Certificate as part of one program Can receive the MS degree and the Reading Certificate as part of one program Can transfer 10 quarter units from your credential program Can transfer 10 quarter units from your credential program Program must be completed in 7 years Program must be completed in 7 years State issues Certificate after 3 years successful teaching. Students get MS degree in Curriculum, but specialize in Reading/Language Arts State issues Certificate after 3 years successful teaching. Students get MS degree in Curriculum, but specialize in Reading/Language Arts

How is that configured? M.S. in Education, Option in Curriculum : M.S. in Education, Option in Curriculum : With a K-12 READING CERTIFICATE With a K-12 READING CERTIFICATE Configured as follows: Configured as follows: 10 units from an accredited credential program 10 units from an accredited credential program 12 Units of Core Courses 12 Units of Core Courses 23 Units of Reading Certificate Classes 23 Units of Reading Certificate Classes 45 units total 45 units total

What are the required courses to obtain the 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 units) TED 6232: Diagnostic Strategies-Spring (3 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 Units Total *23 Units Total

Which are the required 12 unit core courses? Must be taken in the following order: TED 6700: Advanced Educational Psychology (4 ) TED 6700: Advanced Educational Psychology (4 ) TED 6020: Advanced Research (4) TED 6020: Advanced Research (4) TED 6901: Graduate Synthesis (4) TED 6901: Graduate Synthesis (4) *12 Units Total *12 Units Total

Frequently asked 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 units each quarter? Do I have to take a certain amount of units each quarter? Do I have to get special permission all classes? Do I have to get special permission all classes? To all of these questions, we say, To all of these questions, we say, NO! NO!

What are the prerequisites? Minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 or better in all upper division and post-baccalaureate degree work Minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 or better in all upper division and post-baccalaureate degree work Hold a valid teaching credential and/or Hold a valid teaching credential and/or Show evidence of successful classroom teaching Show evidence of successful classroom teaching Have met the University Writing Skills requirement Have met the University Writing Skills requirement 3 Letters of Recommendation 3 Letters of Recommendation Write a statement of goals Write a statement of goals Pay a $55.00 fee to the graduate school Pay a $55.00 fee to the graduate school

But wait... Because you are already in a CSU East Bay Credential program, we will WAIVE most of the aforementioned requirements including the $55.00 fee if you apply within 2 quarters of the credential program! Because you are already in a CSU East Bay Credential program, we will WAIVE most of the aforementioned requirements including the $55.00 fee if you apply within 2 quarters of the credential program!

How do I apply? Complete 2 simple forms: Complete 2 simple forms: University Change of Graduate Objective Form University Change of Graduate Objective Form Department of Teacher Education Application Department of Teacher Education Application

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

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