1. Master of Science in Education, Curriculum Option California State University, East Bay Department of Teacher Education This presentation is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a CSUEB Credential Program

2. 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

3. Information, please…. We offer: We offer: A program that is offered totally on the both the Hayward & Concord Campuses A program that is offered totally on the both the Hayward & Concord Campuses Intensive 7-week summers Intensive 7-week summers 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

4. Tell me more…. Masters is 45 quarter units Masters is 45 quarter units Can transfer 13 quarter units from your credential program Can transfer 13 quarter units from your credential program Must take at least 22.5 units on the 6000 level; however the core classes are 16 units and may be used against the 22.5. Thus, you need only 7 more units on the 6000 level. Must take at least 22.5 units on the 6000 level; however the core classes are 16 units and may be used against the 22.5. Thus, you need only 7 more units on the 6000 level. Program must be completed in 7 years Program must be completed in 7 years

5. Are there any required classes? Yes. All Students must take: Yes. All Students must take: TED 6300: Advanced Curriculum TED 6300: Advanced Curriculum TED 6700: Advanced Educational Psychology TED 6700: Advanced Educational Psychology TED 6020: Advanced Research TED 6020: Advanced Research TED 6901: Graduate Synthesis TED 6901: Graduate Synthesis And they must be taken in that order And they must be taken in that order

6. So, what do I study? Masters degree in Education, Option in Curriculum allows you to take classes in: Masters degree in Education, Option in Curriculum allows you to take classes in: Elementary Education Elementary Education Childrens Literature Childrens Literature Reading/Language Arts Reading/Language Arts Environmental Education Environmental Education Mathematics Education Mathematics Education Science/Health Education Science/Health Education

7. 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!

8. What are other choices? 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 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 Configured as follows: Configured as follows: 10 units from credential program 10 units from credential program 12 Units of Core Courses 12 Units of Core Courses 23 Units of Reading Certificate Classes 23 Units of Reading Certificate Classes

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

12. Thats It? Yes, just fill out the 2 forms and you will be considered for the Masters 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 Masters degree for up to two quarters after you receive the credential.

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14. What if I have additional questions? Contact Dr. Valerie Helgren-Lempesis Contact Dr. Valerie Helgren-Lempesis valerie.helgren-lempesis@csueastbay.edu