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Department of Learning and Teaching

Curriculum and Pathways

Common Courses for Masters Credential Program (39 units)

EDTE 500P

Diversity, Inclusion & Schooling

3

EDTE 501P

Methods for Language & Literacy

3

EDTE 502P

Elementary Methods I: Math & Science

3

or EDTE 504P

Secondary Methods I

EDTE 503P

Elementary Methods II: Humanities

3

or EDTE 505P

Secondary Methods II: Social Science

or EDTE 506P

Secondary Methods II: Science

or EDTE 507P

Secondary Methods II: Mathematics

or EDTE 508P

Secondary Methods II: English

or EDTE 509P

Secondary Methods II: World Language

EDTE 510P

Educational Psychology

3

EDTE 511P

Equity & Advocacy in Educational Systems

3

EDTE 512P

Methods for Multilingual Learners

3

EDTE 513P

Positive Behavior Supports for Family, School, and Community Engagement

3

EDTE 514

Educational Research Methods

3

EDTE 515S

Capstone Seminar

3

EDTE 516

Technology & Learning

3

EDTE 517P

Assessment: Pre-Referral to Collaborative Support

3

EDTE ELECTIVE

Course EDTE ELECTIVE Not Found (500:599 or Study Abroad Course)

3

Total Units

39

For Multiple or Single Subject Credential Eligibility (42 units)

Common Courses - see above

39

EDTE 553F

General Education Student Teaching and Seminar

3

Total Units

42

For Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Eligibility (42 units)

Common Courses - see above

39

EDTE 554F

Education Specialist Student Teaching and Seminar - Mild Moderate

3

Total Units

42

For Preliminary Education Specialist Intern Credential Eligibility (44 units)

Common Courses - see above

39

EDTE 554F

Education Specialist Student Teaching and Seminar - Mild Moderate

3

EDTE 555F

Field Placement Support

(Candidates must enroll in EDTE 555F for each semester employed as an Education Specialist Intern, most common employment is one academic year or two semesters)

1

EDTE 555F

Field Placement Support

(Candidates must enroll in EDTE 555F for each semester employed as an Education Specialist Intern, most common employment is one academic year or two semesters)

1

Total Units

44

For Multiple or Single Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Eligibility (45 units)

Common Courses - see above

39

EDTE 553F

General Education Student Teaching and Seminar

3

EDTE 554F

Education Specialist Student Teaching and Seminar - Mild Moderate

3

Total Units

45

For Preliminary Education Specialist Intern Credential and Multiple or Single Subject Credential Eligibility (47 units)

Common Courses - see above

39

EDTE 553F

General Education Student Teaching and Seminar

3

EDTE 554F

Education Specialist Student Teaching and Seminar - Mild Moderate

3

EDTE 555F

Field Placement Support

(Candidates must enroll in EDTE 555F for each semester employed as an Education Specialist Intern, most common employment is one academic year or two semesters)

1

EDTE 555F

Field Placement Support

(Candidates must enroll in EDTE 555F for each semester employed as an Education Specialist Intern, most common employment is one academic year or two semesters)

1

Total Units

47

Program Unit Options 

  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with Preliminary Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Credential: 42 units

  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with one credential and Intern Eligibility 44 units

  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with two credentials: 45 units

  • MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with two credential and Intern Eligibility: 47 units

Grades of B- or better are required in all credential courses, including student teaching.

International Requirement

At SOLES, all masters and doctoral students participate in an international experience designed to support the growth of cultural competency. Our goal is to inform best practices in working with culturally diverse populations locally, nationally and globally.  International experiences are approved by each student's faculty advisor and can be credit based or non-credit based activities.

Exit Requirement - Masters

Capstone Research Project 

Exit Requirement - Credential

California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA)