Education M.A.
- Option 1: M.A. in Education – Concentration – Curriculum and Instruction (Preliminary Credential)
- Option 2: M.A. in Education - Concentration – Christian Education Leadership with a Preliminary Credential
- Option 3: Master of Arts in Education – Concentration - Christian Education Leadership
- Option 4: Master of Arts in Education – Concentration - Teacher Leadership
Option 1: M.A. in Education – Concentration – Curriculum and Instruction (Preliminary Credential)
The Master of Arts in Education with the California Preliminary Credential is designed for students interested in pursuing a Preliminary Teaching Credential and applying their graduate course work toward the Master of Arts in Education degree. When candidates apply, they must declare their intentions to pursue the M.A. in Education.
Admission Requirements for the M.A., California Preliminary Credential Program
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements for M.A. Option 1 | ||
| California Preliminary Credential | 28 | |
| M.A. Core Requirements | ||
| Prerequisite: California Preliminary Credential from Vanguard; consent of Director. Regular status is required prior to enrolling in the M.A. Core. | ||
| EDUG-605 | Current Issues in Education 1 | 2 |
| EDUG-606 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 |
| EDUG-609 | Curriculum Design/Teaching | 2 |
| EDUG-610 | Educational Assessment/Eval | 4 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
| 1 | EDUG-605 Current Issues in Education should be taken as the first course of the M.A. Core and may be taken concurrently with EDUG-606 Introduction to Educational Research. EDUG-610 Educational Assessment/Eval must be taken as the final course of the M.A. Core. EDUG-609 Curriculum Design/Teaching may be taken concurrently with EDUG-610 Educational Assessment/Eval. |
Option 2: M.A. in Education - Concentration – Christian Education Leadership with a Preliminary Credential
The Master of Arts in Education with Preliminary Credential and with Concentration in Christian Education Leadership is intended for the individual who wants to combine a California Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential with additional graduate training in Christian Leadership. This program includes 9 credits of graduate work from the Leadership Studies component of the M.A. program in Religion.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE M.A./PRELIMINARY CREDENTIAL PROGRAM
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements for M.A. Option 2 | ||
| Prerequisite: Christian Education Leadership series coursework; California Preliminary Credential from Vanguard; consent of Director. Regular status is required prior to enrolling in the M.A. Core. | ||
| California Preliminary Credential | 28 | |
| Christian Education Leadership Requirements | ||
| Select nine units from the following courses: | 9 | |
| Spiritual Formation | ||
| Team Development & Conflict Management | ||
| Leadership/Global Issues | ||
| Leadership/Character Developmt | ||
| Theology/Theory of Leadership | ||
| Other electives from the Graduate Religion Leadership courses, with approval. | ||
| M.A. Core Requirements | ||
| EDUG-605 | Current Issues in Education 1 | 2 |
| EDUG-606 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 |
| EDUG-609 | Curriculum Design/Teaching | 2 |
| EDUG-610 | Educational Assessment/Eval | 4 |
| Total Units | 49 | |
| 1 | EDUG-605 Current Issues in Education should be taken as the first course of the M.A. Core and may be taken concurrently with EDUG-606 Introduction to Educational Research. EDUG-610 Educational Assessment/Eval must be taken as the final course of the M.A. Core. EDUG-609 Curriculum Design/Teaching may be taken concurrently with EDUG-610 Educational Assessment/Eval. |
Option 3: Master of Arts in Education – Concentration - Christian Education Leadership
The Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Christian Education Leadership is intended for the individual who desires to pursue career advancement in private education and/or administration. The focus is to integrate professional training in curriculum and Christian Education Leadership for a Master of Arts degree. This program includes 9 credits of graduate work from the Leadership Studies component of the M.A. Program in Religion. Students in this program will not be eligible for a California teaching credential.
Admission Requirements for the M.A./Preliminary Credential Program
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements for M.A. Option 3 | ||
| Curriculum Preparation | ||
| Meet with the Program Coordinator for the sequencing of coursework. Choose Multiple or Single Subject courses. | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 13 | |
Multiple Subject: | ||
| Language and Culture in Context | ||
| Foundations in Teaching for Multiple Subject | ||
| Instructional Design and Subject Specific Pedagogy for Multiple Subject | ||
| Curriculum Unit Planning/Multiple Subj Multiple Subject | ||
| Cross-Cultural Studies/Educators | ||
Single Subject: | ||
| Language and Culture in Context | ||
| Foundations in Teaching for Single Subject | ||
| Instructional Design and Subject Specific Pedagogy for Single Subject | ||
| Curriculum Unit Planningsingle Subject Single Subject | ||
| Cross-Cultural Studies/Educators | ||
| Christian Education Leadership Requirements | ||
| Select nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| Spiritual Formation | ||
| Team Development & Conflict Management | ||
| Leadership/Global Issues | ||
| Leadership/Character Developmt | ||
| Theology/Theory of Leadership | ||
| Other electives from the Graduate Religion Leadership courses, with approval. | ||
| M.A. Core Requirements | ||
| Prerequisite: completion of required Curriculum Preparation and Christian Education Leadership course work; consent of the Director. Regular status required prior to enrolling in M.A. Core. | ||
| EDUG-605 | Current Issues in Education 1 | 2 |
| EDUG-606 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 |
| EDUG-609 | Curriculum Design/Teaching | 2 |
| EDUG-610 | Educational Assessment/Eval | 4 |
| Total Units | 34 | |
| 1 | EDUG-605 Current Issues in Education should be taken as the first course of the M.A. Core and may be taken concurrently with EDUG-606 Introduction to Educational Research. EDUG-610 Educational Assessment/Eval must be taken as the final course of the M.A. Core. EDUG-609 Curriculum Design/Teaching may be taken concurrently with EDUG-610 Educational Assessment/Eval. |
Optional: Candidate may be eligible for the Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential by completing the credential requirements. Please see the Program Coordinator for an individualized plan. By adding these courses, the candidate ensures eligibility for a California teaching credential.
Option 4: Master of Arts in Education – Concentration - Teacher Leadership
The Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Teacher Leadership is designed for fully credentialed teachers who wish to enhance their leadership abilities by pursuing an M.A. in Education. This M.A. in Education option allows teachers to transfer in up to 6 units of graduate-level credit from another accredited institution of higher education.
Admission Requirements for the M.A./Preliminary Credential Program
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements for M.A. Option 4 | ||
| M.A. Electives | 6 | |
| Up to 6 units of graduate education study transferred in from another institution or six units of graduate electives to be completed at Vanguard University. For more information, contact the Graduate Program in Education office. | ||
| M.A. Area of Concentration | ||
| Five courses in the Teacher Leadership Concentration | ||
| EDUG-540 | Cross-Cultural Studies/Educators | 3 |
| EDUG-611 | Advanced Models of Teaching | 3 |
| EDUG-612 | Theories of Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| EDUG-614 | Curriculum Ldrshp/Collaboratn | 3 |
| EDUG-615 | Research Literature: Content Specific | 3 |
| M. A. Core | ||
| EDUG-605 | Current Issues in Education | 2 |
| EDUG-606 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 |
| EDUG-609 | Curriculum Design/Teaching | 2 |
| EDUG-610 | Educational Assessment/Eval | 4 |
| Total Units | 33 | |