Program Description

The Master of Arts degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction is designed to prepare secondary-level teachers of any subject to become more effective teachers, in addition to advancement to mentor teaching, supervision of student teachers, positions as curriculum-development specialists, department chairs and/or doctoral study. School districts frequently award salary increases to teachers holding master’s degrees, and master’s degrees are usually required for part-time teaching at the community college or university level. The program is designed to follow immediately CSUN’s Preliminary Single-Subject Credential Program, but it can also be taken as a stand-alone by teachers who want a broader or more individually tailored program than the department’s other M.A. programs.

During this program, students:

• Examine current national and discipline-based educational issues, in particular those related to secondary-level curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Evaluate and apply theory and best practices related to curriculum, instruction and assessment in secondary classrooms.
• Broaden their pedagogical repertoires.
• Learn to develop a classroom research project and write a proposal.
• Form professional ties with other secondary educators and faculty.

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2. Employment or experience as a teacher (desirable).
3. Teaching credential (may be waived for private school teachers or college instructors).
4. Submission of a completed department application.
5. Submission of a completed application to CSUN via Cal State Apply.
6. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

Score reporting required.