Program Overview
The Education General at California State University San Marcos 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 General 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
- Tuition: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: San Marcos, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education General 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
- Schooling in a Multicultural Society
- Research Methods in Education
- Master\x92s Thesis / Project
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 2.5 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).
- GPA - 2.5 in last 60 semester units.
- Degree/Courses - Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a four-year university. Teaching certificate or credential.
- Recommendations - 2 letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement - What does wellness mean to you and how can you incorporate it into your clinical practice to enhance your clients\' quality of life?
- Requirements: Must Be One Page, Times New Roman, 12 PT Font ,Double Space
- *Your writing prompt will judged according to the University\'s Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
- Other Requirements - Teaching experience preferred
- Notes - Transcript must be evaluated by professional evaluation service
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Marcos 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 Marcos
California State University San Marcos
California, US
California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California, United States. It was founded in 1989 as the 21st campus in the California State University (CSU) system.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2017-10-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months