Education M.A.: Concentration in Christian Education Leadership

Master of Arts in Education – Concentration in 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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  1. Become a teacher-researcher to enhance teaching practice
  2. Link theory and research to inform instruction and assessment
  3. Demonstrate a knowledge base of educational issues relevant to student learning
  4. Plan curriculum that aligns methods of assessment with standards to inform instruction
  5. Use multiple sources of data to assess student learning
  6. Use theory and research to inform both formative and summative assessment
  7. Demonstrate a collaborative work ethic to improve professional practice
  8. Communicate clearly through appropriate methods and media, while monitoring, analyzing and adjusting for diverse settings and context
  9. Engage in reflective practice that balances data driven decision making and human dynamics
  10. Demonstrate a holistic approach to student learning that integrates faith and learning
  11. Embrace God’s calling to maximize personal teaching-leadership skills and to demonstrate the qualities of a constructive change agent in the educational community

Master of Arts in Education – Concentration in Christian  Education Leadership Requirements 

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:
EDUG-508
Language and Culture in Context
EDUG-509
Foundations in Teaching for Multiple Subject
EDUG-523
Instructional Design and Subject Specific Pedagogy for Multiple Subject
EDUG-537
Curriculum Unit Planning for Multiple Subject
EDUG-540
Cross-Cultural Studies for Educators
Single Subject:
EDUG-508
Language and Culture in Context
EDUG-524
Foundations in Teaching for Single Subject
EDUG-526
Instructional Design and Subject Specific Pedagogy for Single Subject
EDUG-534
Curriculum Unit Planning for Single Subject
EDUG-540
Cross-Cultural Studies for Educators
Christian Education Leadership Requirements
Select nine units from the following:9
CLSG-606
Spiritual Formation
CLSG-632
Team Development & Conflict Management
CLSG-638
Leadership/Global Issues
CLSG-646
Leadership/Character Developmt
CLSG-720
Theology/Theory of Leadership
M.A. Core Requirements
Prerequisite: completion of required Curriculum Preparation and Christian Education Leadership coursework; consent of the Director. Regular status required prior to enrolling in the M.A. Core.
EDUG-605Current Issues in Education 12
EDUG-606Introduction to Educational Research4
EDUG-609Curriculum Design and Teaching2
EDUG-610Educational Assessment and Evaluation4
Total Units34
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 and Evaluation must be taken as the final course of the M.A. Core. EDUG-609 Curriculum Design and Teaching may be taken concurrently with EDUG-610 Educational Assessment and Evaluation.

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.