Program Overview
The Education - Curriculum and Instruction Option at California State University San Bernardino is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education - Curriculum and Instruction Option programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Curriculum and Instruction Option programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Effective Communication in Education
- Foundations of Education
- Introduction to Educational Research
- School Curriculum
- Advanced Teaching Methodology
- Educational Assessment in K-12 Schools
- Differentiated Curriculum and InstructionCreativity, Thinking and Problem Solving
- History of Education in the United States
- Contemporary Issues in Social Studies
- Content Standards in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Academic Language Development Strategies K-12
- Assessment and Intervention in PreK-12 Literacy
- Policy, Governance and Legal Aspects of Education
- History of Education in the United States
- Science/Health Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Social Studies and the Arts Curriculum Pedagogy
- Social Studies and the Arts (Primary Language) Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Language Interaction in the Classroom
- Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Art Education: Methods and Materials
- Teaching Music in Secondary Schools
- Comprehensive Evaluation in Curriculum and Instruction
- Comprehensive Examination
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A valid teaching credential or one year of teaching experience;
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 overall and 3.0 in the major;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- Three letters of recommendation, one from the school where the candidate has most recently taught or is currently teaching, to be evaluated by faculty members in the program;
- A typewritten statement of purpose of no more than 150 words including the applicant\'s personal goals for the graduate education program.
- No more than 20 quarter units may be used to demonstrate fitness to complete the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
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