Students in the M.A. General Track complete 30 units of coursework, including:

• EDU 200, Educational Research, 4 units
• EDU 201, Qualitative Research in Education, 4 units
• EDU 203, Educational Testing and Evaluation, 4 units
• EDU 207, Concepts of the Curriculum, 4 units
• At least 12 graduate-level units in one of the following areas of emphasis: Instructional Studies, Psychological Studies, or Sociocultural Studies. Emphasis area courses are approved by the student’s faculty adviser.

Coursework prepares the student to complete a thesis in his/her area of interest. Coursework, the thesis, and other requirements are described in the MA Program Degree Requirements. The MA General Track Advising Form attached to this post is provided to facilitate planning and to record completion of program requirements. 

The Emphasis Areas for the MA General Track are:

• Instructional Studies:
  • Language and Literacy
  • Mathematics Education
  • Science Education
• Sociocultural Studies
• Psychological Studies