Program Overview
The Education-Curriculum and Instruction Specialization at California State University Channel Islands 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 Specialization 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
- Tuition: USD 27,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education-Curriculum and Instruction Specialization 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
- Curriculum: History and Analysis
- Assessment In The Classroom
- Research On Teaching
- Advanced Issues in Early Childhood Studies
- Research, Policy, and Practice with Families and Young Children
- Advanced Mathematics Teaching Methods
- Advanced Science Teaching Methods
- Advanced Methods in the Teaching of English in Secondary Schools
- Issues in Secondary Education
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).
- Application\xc2\xa0- Apply to both the University Admissions office and the School of Education.
- One set of Official Transcripts\xc2\xa0- One official set of transcripts from each of the colleges or universities attended must be mailed directly to the CI Admissions office. Must have a BA or BS degree.\xc2\xa0
- Experience\xc2\xa0- Documentation of at least one year of successful teaching experience.
- Two Letters of Recommendation\xc2\xa0- Two letters of recommendation\xc2\xa0
- Interview\xc2\xa0- Interview with School of Education Admissions Committee.
- Writing Sample\xc2\xa0- A written statement of purpose (500- 600 word essay) describing why the candidate desires to pursue a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Channel Islands 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 Channel Islands
California State University Channel Islands
United States
California State University Channel Islands is a public university in Ventura County, California. Located near the city of Camarillo, it opened in 2002 as the 23rd campus in the California State...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months