1. Master of Arts in Education General Option Orientation WELCOME Master of Arts in Education General Option Orientation 1. Pick up: a. Orientation Handout b. Admission Sheet c. Writing Sample Prompt 2. Make yourself a name badge. 3. Fill in top portion of MA Admission Sheet. 4. Preview the Interview Questions and/or Writing Prompt. Coordinator: Anne René Elsbree Coordinator: Anne René Elsbree 1

2. Orientation Agenda 1. Faculty Introductions 2. Overview of Program 3. Course Schedule 4. Writing Prompt 5. Interview - If new to School of Ed 2

3. Introductions  Erika Daniels _ Middle Level  Anne René Elsbree – General Option  Ana Hernandez- Multicultural & Mulitlingual  Julie Rich – Admissions Coordinator  Sinem Siyahhan - Technology 3

4. School of Education Conceptual Framework Engaging diverse communities through leading and learning for social justice. 4

5. School of Education Vision To serve the educational needs of local, regional, and global communities, the School of Education advances innovative practice and leadership by generating, embracing, and promoting equitable and creative solutions. 5

6. School of Education Mission The mission of the School of Education community is to collaboratively transform education. We:   Create community through partnerships   Promote and foster social justice and educational equity   Advance innovative, student-centered practices   Inspire reflective teaching and learning   Conduct purposeful research   Serve the School, College, University, and Community 6

7. 6 Professional Dispositions a. Social Justice And Equity b. Collaboration c. Critical Thinking d. Professional Ethics e. Reflective Teaching And Learning f. Life-Long Learning Writing Prompt focuses on Professional Dispositions 7

8. Minimum of 30 MA units   10 – 3 Unit Courses   Suggest 2 courses per semester - part time   May transfer in up to 9 units of MA credits   CSUSM credential graduates transfer in 9 units   Others may complete the Transfer/Course Waiver for consideration this summer   Courses must be part of an MA program   Prof Develop Extension courses do not qualify   Credit for CSUSM MA classes taken BLA, Writing Institute… 8

9. 3 Required Core Classes 1. 1. EDUC 602: Schooling in a Multicultural Society Fall Online or Face-to-Face 2. 2. EDUC 622: Research Methodology in Education Spring Online or Face-to- Face 3. 3. EDUC 698: Thesis/Project Seminar Independent Study with 2 Faculty in Fall or Spring – Not suggested for Summer 9 units total - Suggested in this sequence 9

10. Learning Outcomes 10 ​ Program Student Learning Outcome ​ Course Support ​ Key Assignment ​ 1. Professional Dispositions ​ EDUC 602: Schooling in a Multicultural Society & EDUC 622: Research Methodology in Education Orientation Writing Prompt, Self-Assessment, Instructor Feedback, & Action Plan for Improvement ​ ​ 2. Social Justice Leadership ​ EDUC 602: Schooling in a Multicultural Society Social Justice Action Plan -Choose Thesis/Project ​ Topic -Begin Chapter 1 ​ 3. Analyze Research ​ EDUC 622: Research Methodology in Education ​ Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement met with Article Critique - Draft Chapters 1-3 ​ 4. Integrate Research ​ EDUC 698: Thesis/Project Seminar ​ Submit Thesis/Project Chapters 1-5

11. Culminating Experience Research Thesis or a Curriculum Project Write 5 Chapters on a topic of your choice. 1. 1. Statement of the Problem 2. 2. Literature Review 3. 3. Methodology 4. 4. Research Data Presentation for Thesis or Curriculum Presentation for Project 1. 1. Recommendations Use the course assignments to help you complete your thesis/project. 11

12. Writing Support   Culminating Experience Resources http://community.csusm.edu/course/view.php?id=33 http://community.csusm.edu/course/view.php?id=33   Thesis, Projects and Dissertations on Scholarworks http://csusm-dspace.calstate.edu/ http://csusm-dspace.calstate.edu/   MA Poster Presentations @ SoE Open House Dec. 1, 2015 at 5 pm – Location TBA April 28, 2016 at 5 pm – Location TBA   Writing Classes F all - EDUC 650 Proposal Development Spring - EDUC 628 Applied Research Methods 12

13. Advancement to Candidacy   Complete Form prior to EDUC 698   Signatures of 2 faculty committee members (Advisor/Chairperson and 2 nd Reader)   Request committee chairperson before EDUC 622, so you can receive feedback on your topic and chapter drafts   Choose Chairperson based on: - - Relationship with faculty member - - Area of expertise 13

14. Summer Courses June 1- July 5  EDUC 622: Research Methodology in Education crn 33043– Tues/Thur 6-10 pm with Dr. Sean Nank  EDUC 656: Dual Language Principles crn 33051– Online with Dr. Ana Hernandez  EDUC 657: Culturally Proficient Competency crn 33052– Online with Dr. Ana Hernandez  EDST 630: Current Issues & Research in Education Technology- crn 33044 – Online with Dr. Joan Hanor Circle summer course preference on Admission Sheet. 14

15. Fall Courses   EDUC 602: Schooling in a Multicultural Society *REQUIRED COURSE FOR ALL NEW MA STUDENTS crn 41001 – Tuesday or crn 42358 - Online   EDMI 661: The Young Adolescent crn 42357 – Monday with Dr. Erika Daniels   EDUC 641: Sociocultural Contexts Lang./Learning crn 41002 – Thursday with Dr. Grace McField   EDST 630: Issues & Research in Education Technology crn 42361 – Thursday with Dr. Sinem Siyahhan   EDUC 650: Proposal Development - Writing Support crn 40988 - Wednesday with Leslie Mauerman Only if you have taken Circle your fall course preference on Admission Sheet. 15

16. Spring 2016   EDUC 622: Research Methods in Education online option   EDMI 662: Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction   EDMI 663: Teacher Leadership in Middle Level Education   EDUC 646: 2nd Lang. Acquisition: Research/Theory   EDUC 654: Biliteracy II (course in Spanish)   EDUC 665: (formerly EDST637) Instructional Technology Planning and Management   EDUC 628: Applied Research Methods – Writing Support   EDUC 698: Thesis/Project Seminar 16

17. CSUSM Graduate Student Orientation  August 19 th 4-8 pm  Details to come on Office of Graduate Studies website: http://www.csusm.edu/gsr/graduatestudies/orien tation.html http://www.csusm.edu/gsr/graduatestudies/orien tation.html 17

18. Questions ? Dr. Anne René Elsbree MA in Ed General Option Coordinator aelsbree@csusm.edu aelsbree@csusm.edu 18

19. Interview & Writing  Interview If you are new to the School of Education please follow the assigned faculty for your interview.  Writing If you are returning to the School of Education please complete your writing prompt. If new to the School of Education, you can complete the writing after your interview. 19