Course Descriptions
Multilingual Education: Graduate
EDML 5000 Multilingual Education in the Content Area (3 units)
Focuses on the K-12 methods of crosscultural language and academic development, the role of multilingual education in American public schools, and the implementation of various program models.
EDML 5001 Multilingual Education Evaluation (3 units)
Designed to teach the theory and practice of effective first and second language assessment. Special emphasis will be placed on the California state mandated instruments and guidelines for language assessment of limited English proficient students. Instruments which assess adult ESL will also be part of the curriculum.
EDML 5200 Advanced Theories in Teaching the Culturally Diverse Student (3 units)
Focuses on advanced theories of learning and teaching styles of the culturally diverse students. Identification of suggested teaching proficiencies for the multicultural classroom. Emphasizes curriculum development for culturally diverse students.
EDML 5400 Theory of Multilingual Education (3 units)
Focuses on the K-12 theory of crosscultural language and academic development, the role of multilingual education in American public schools, and the implementation of various program models.
EDML 5420 Language Arts: Acquisition to Composition (3 units)
Provides teachers with a knowledge base for designing, implementing, and assessing language acquisition and development programs and methodologies for the language minority student in the K-12 setting.
EDML 5940 Field Work: Multilingual Education (3 units)
Provides a field experience for teachers in a multilingual setting in K-12. The use of theory and practice related to teaching the content areas will be emphasized.
EDML 5945 Content Area Education in the Multilingual Middle/Junior High School (3 units)
Course will provide a culminating class/field experience for teachers in the Multilingual Middle/Junior High School. The use of theory into practice in content area teaching will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts Program in Curriculum and Instruction or consent of the education adviser.
Multiple Subject
EDMS 4100 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (3 units)
Addresses the major historical, social, and cultural foundations of education with an emphasis on diversity; the major theory of learning; and how culture, socio-economic status, and gender influence achievement.
EDMS 4110 Reading/Language Arts Methods: English Instruction (5 units)
Addresses principles and practices for teaching reading/language arts in English in grades K-8 with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program.
EDMS 4111 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Spanish Bilingual (5 units)
Addresses the principles and practices for teaching reading/language arts in Spanish bilingual classrooms in grades K-8 with an emphasis in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program and fluency in Spanish.
EDMS 4112 Reading/Language Arts Methods: Primary Language Support (5 units)
Addresses the principles and practices for teaching reading/language arts in multilingual classrooms in grades K-8 with an emphasis in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and a focus on ways to support instruction using the primary language. Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential program and fluency in a foreign language.
EDMS 4121 Mathematics Methods (3 units)
Addresses the principles and practices for teaching mathematics in grades K-8, including teaching strategies, lesson design and delivery, and selection of appropriate materials for instruction. Prerequisite: Admission into the Multiple Subject Credential program.
EDMS 4130 Science and Health Methods (3 units)
Addresses the principles and practices for teaching science and health instruction in grades K-8, including teaching strategies, lesson design and delivery, and selection of appropriate materials for instruction. Prerequisite: Admission into the Multiple Subject Credential Program.
EDMS 4140 History/Social Science and Visual and Performing Arts Methods (3 units)
Addresses the principles and practices for teaching history/social science and visual and performing arts instruction in grades K-8, including instructional strategies, lesson design and delivery, and selection of appropriate materials for instruction. Prerequisite: Admission into the Multiple Subject Credential Program.
EDMS 4150 Methods of Multilingual Education (3 units)
Presents methods for teaching English language development (ELD) and subject matter content to English learners, including dual language and SDAIE methods. Focuses on the social and cultural origins of language.
EDMS 4180 Classroom Management/Professional Practices (3 units)
Presents methods of classroom management and practical aspects of working in schools. Also addresses the professional duties and obligations of teachers. Prerequisite: Admission to full-time student teaching.
EDMS 4190 Student Teaching Practicum I (3 units)
Students are assigned to a diverse classroom for the mornings for 7 weeks under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and gradually assume more responsibility beginning with observation and small group instruction and progressing to teaching the whole class. Prerequisite: Admission to student teaching required.
EDMS 4191 Student Teaching Practicum II (5 units)
Students are assigned to a diverse classroom for 7 weeks under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and gradually assume responsibility for teaching all subjects. Prerequisite: Consent of Multiple Subject Credential Program Coordinator.
EDMS 4192 Student Teaching Practicum III (5 units)
Students are assigned to a diverse classroom under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and have an extended period where they are responsible for teaching the whole class. Prerequisite: Consent of Multiple Subject Credential Program Coordinator.
Single Subject
EDSC 3800 Observing in Secondary Schools I (1 unit)
Course is designed to give potential secondary teachers a structured opportunity to observe for a minimum of 45 hours in public secondary schools.
EDSC 3900 Foundations of Secondary Education (3 units)
Explores the social, political, economic, and historical contexts of secondary education in the nation and in California. A prerequisite course to the Single Subject Credential Program.
EDSC 4000 Secondary Education I for Interns (4 units)
Introductory course for intern program. Lesson and unit planning; classroom management. Prerequisite: Admission to the SSCP intern program.
EDSC 4100 Secondary Education I (4 units)
Integrates theory and practice on strategies for effective individual instruction. Includes sociocultural and psychological foundations and research on effective teaching. Corequisite: EDSC 4850. Prerequisite: Admission to SSCP.
EDSC 4110 Multilingual Education in Secondary Schools (3 units)
Course is designed to provide an overview of theory, methodology, and assessment for first and second language development in the 6-12 schools. Course will emphasize the cultural origins of language and literacy in relation to needs of students and teachers in a pluralistic society.
EDSC 4115 Reading and Writing Instruction in the Secondary Content Area (CLAD) (5 units)
Designed to teach effective literacy instructional strategies in the content areas in multilingual secondary classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to SSCP or consent of instructor.
EDSC 4215 Reading and Writing Instruction in the Secondary Content Area (BCLAD) (5 units)
(Formerly EDSB 4115) Designed to teach theories and practices of effective bilingual literacy instruction in the secondary content area. Prerequisite: Admission to the SSCP credential program or consent of instructor.
EDSC 4300 Secondary Education II (4 units)
This course prepares students for classroom instruction responsibilities. Focus on effective teaching methodology for diverse learners. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDSC 4100, 4850, and 4115 or EDSC 4215.
EDSC 4350 Secondary Education II for Interns and Evening Cohort (4 units)
Integrates theory and practice on strategies for the development of teaching style with an understanding of learning styles. Includes sociocultural and psychological foundations and research on effective teaching. Corequisite: EDSC 4870. Prerequisite: EDSC 4000.
EDSC 4400 Secondary Education III (4 units)
Knowledge and application of fundamental principles, generalizations, theories, trends, and methods for effective teaching in multicultural and multilingual schools. Corequiste: EDSC 4855. Prerequisite: EDSC 4300.
EDSC 4450 Secondary Education III for Interns and Evening Cohort (4 units)
Knowledge and application of fundamental principles, generalizations, theories, trends, and methods for effective teaching in multicultural and multilingual schools. Corequisite: EDSC 4875. Prerequisite: EDSC 4350.
EDSC 4500 Secondary Education in a Global Society (3 units)
Examines major concepts and theoretical frameworks of multicultural and global education. Application of cultural dimensions of teaching and learning to curricular decisions. Prerequisites: EDSC 4300 and admission to SSCP.
EDSC 4850 Secondary Education Field Practicum I (3 units)
Students observe classes, serve as a teaching assistant to a classroom teacher, and teach in individual instruction two pupils for a semester. Corequisite: EDSC 4100. Prerequisite: Admission to the SSCP.
EDSC 4855 Secondary Education Field Practicum II (5 units)
Students teach secondary classes and serve as teacher assistants for three periods a day from the beginning to the end of a public school semester. Taken concurrently with EDSC 4400.
EDSC 4870 Secondary Education Field Practicum I for Interns (5 units)
Interns are responsible for teaching at least three classes in a secondary school. They will be observed by a University Supervisor at least six observation cycles. This is part of the requirements for a Preliminary Credential. Corequisite: EDSC 4350. Prerequisite: Admission to SSCP.
EDSC 4875 Secondary Education Field Practicum II for Interns (2 units)
Interns are responsible for teaching at least three classes in a secondary school. They will be observed by a University Supervisor at least four observation cycles. This is part of the requirements for a Preliminary Credential. Corequisite: EDSC 4450. Prerequisite: EDSC 4870.
Reading: Upper Division
EDRG 3470 Reading Instruction in the Secondary School (3 units)
Selection and organization of materials; instructional procedures for developmental reading programs 7-12; reading and the content subject; analysis of research concerning reading needs; field practicum. Prerequisites: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program and/or consent of a credential program coordinator.
EDRG 4100 Reading/Language Arts Instruction: Grades K-12 (3 units)
Strategies and practices in reading and language arts; emphasis on reading in the content area; second language development and acquisition; bilingual methodology, theory, and strategies. Prerequisites: EDMS 4110 or 4111 or 4112 and EDMS 4113, or EDRG 3470 and consent of education adviser.
EDRG 4150 Reading: Literature-Based Instruction for Children (3 units)
Techniques to revitalize the English-language arts curriculum through literature-based instruction; oral language strategies, such as readers theatre; review of various fairy tales as incorporated into teaching reading strategies. Prerequisites: EDMS 4110 or 4111 or 4112 and EDMS 4113.
EDRG 4240 Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades (3 units)
Places emphasis on all aspects of reading readiness, especially methods and materials. The techniques of beginning reading, including aspects of print awareness, phonemic awareness, explicit skills instruction, literature support, and language experience, will be highlighted as they support and contribute to a balanced approach to literacy learning which meets the needs of diverse populations as identified in the CLAD credential program documentation. Prerequisites: EDMS 4110 or 4111 or 4112 and EDMS 4113, or EDRG 3470 and consent of instructor and/or education adviser.
EDRG 4250 Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades (3 units)
Places an emphasis on “reading to learn,” particularly reading comprehension and study skills, vocabulary development, individualized instruction, reading in content areas, and literature study. Prerequisites: EDMS 4110 or 4111 or 4112 and EDMS 4113 and consent of education adviser.
EDRG 4255 Reading Instruction in the Middle/Junior High School (3 units)
Course places an emphasis on reading to learn, particularly in the area of reading comprehension and study skills, vocabulary development, and reading in the content areas. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts Program in Curriculum and Instruction or consent of the education adviser.
Reading: Graduate
EDRG 5100 Recovery Teaching (3 units)
Prepares teachers to implement the Reading Recovery Program, an early intervention program for first graders at risk of reading failure. May be repeated once.
EDRG 5250 Reading and Language Arts: Assessment and Evaluation (3 units)
Includes the understanding and evaluation of reading and writing difficulties, early intervention programs and procedures, selecting and developing materials, portfolio assessment. Prerequisites: EDMS 4110 or 4111 or 4112 and EDMS 4113.
EDRG 5350 Reading and Language Arts: Research and Trends (3 units)
Review of research and literature in reading and language arts; in-depth analysis of one or more related topics; evaluation of trends. Prerequisites: EDMS 4110 or 4111 or 4112 and EDMS 4113.
EDRG 5910 Practicum in Reading and Language Arts (3 units)
Study of techniques of reading and writing assessment, evaluation, and intervention strategies for selected children in designated classrooms; individual and small group tutoring; microteaching; weekly seminars. Prerequisites: EDMS 4110 or 4111 or 4112 and EDMS 4113, EDRG 5250; teaching experience, and consent of Reading Credential Program Coordinator.
EDRG 5920 Advanced Practicum in Reading and Language Arts (3 units)
Students will complete an advanced supervised practicum in reading and language arts which will include a diagnostic prescriptive assessment, intervention plan, and supervision component. Prerequisites: Courses for the Reading Credential including EDRG 5910 and consent of instructor.
Education
EDUC 4000 Historical, Sociocultural, Political Perspectives on Schools in the United States (3 units)
Introduction to American public schooling. It will address the major historical, sociocultural, political, and economic forces that influence schooling and learning outcomes in our society.
EDUC 4100 Working with At-Risk Students in a Community School Setting (2-4 units)
Provides students the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and classroom management and provides experience with culturally and linguistically diverse students in a community school setting. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
EDUC 4120 Diagnostic Techniques of Teaching (3 units)
(Formerly EDMS 4120) Methods of diagnosing student difficulties and prescribing remediation in terms of curriculum and instruction; performance-based instruction evaluation. Prerequisite: Completion of student teaching.
EDUC 4200 Cultural Diversity and the Classroom (3 units)
(Formerly EDBL 4200) Principles of adapting school instructional materials and programs to the particular needs of language minority students. Identification of suggested teaching competencies include selected field experiences.
EDUC 4300 Teaching the Cultural Heritage of the Hmong and Lao People (3 units)
Prepares educators for student diversity in the classroom and by providing a study of the cultural heritage of the Hmong and Lao people including their recent history, cultures, family structure, language, arts, music, songs, beliefs, family, values, identity, education, and migration.
EDUC 4400 Introduction and Foundations of Multilingual Education (3 units)
Focuses on the existing knowledge base of bilingualism as well as the current practices related to dual language instruction and the education of language minority students.
EDUC 4430 Crosscultural Techniques for Teachers: Language and Sociocultural Issues in School Settings (3 units)
(Formerly EDBL 4430) Focuses on the importance of the social and cultural origins of language and literacy as they relate to the needs of students and teachers in a pluralistic society with egalitarian goals. Emphasis will be on first and second language development.
EDUC 4500 Instruction, Assessment and Management for Beginning Teachers and Interns (3 units)
Instruction, assessment, and management strategies to assist teachers in the initial development and implementation of a comprehensive classroom teaching plan based on current educational theories and attending to the diverse needs of the public school population. Meets the prerequisite for entering the MSCP University Intern Program.
EDUC 4550 Techniques for Supervising Student Teachers (1 units)
Designed to provide educators with the professional skills of supervising preservice and inservice teachers using the clinical supervision process.
EDUC 4460 Cultural Views on Bilingualism (Perspectivas culturales tocante al bilingüismo) (3 units)
Course addresses the sociocultural aspects of bilingualism from regional, national, and international perspectives. Course is taught in Spanish and utilizes specially designed academic instruction (SDAI) approaches in order to assure high degrees of academic language development in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 or consent of instructor.
EDUC 4600 Seminar on Transformative Literacy (3 units)
Held in Latin America, this course actively engages students with local teachers, children, and families. Using a transformative pedagogy, students will participate in group and individual investigations, write a personal book and maintain a reflective journal. Spanish language skills are not a prerequisite, but are helpful. Corequisite: EDUC 4603 (Activity).
EDUC 4700 Integrated and Multi-Sensory Phonetic Approaches to Reading (3 units)
Prepares elementary teachers for teaching multi-sensory phonics, the missing ingredient in many whole language classrooms. There will be an emphasis on integrating phonics with literature and the four language arts: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Specific strategies for including second language learners are stressed.
EDUC 4840 Analysis and Strategies of Teaching (3 units)
(Formerly EDMS 4840) Analytical methods used to study the elementary and secondary school instructional process. Models and strategies for effective instruction are emphasized. Prerequisite: Completion of student teaching.
EDUC 4845 Analysis and Strategies of Teaching Middle/Junior High School (3 units)
Analytical methods used to study the middle/junior high school instructional process. Models and strategies for effective instruction are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts Program in Curriculum and Instruction or consent of the education adviser.
EDUC 4870 Complex Instruction: Groupwork in Heterogeneous Classrooms (3 units)
Introduces teachers to Complex Instruction, a set of instructional strategies for using cooperative groupwork in academically and linguistically diverse classrooms. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
EDUC 4910 Cooperative Education (2-4 units)
Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units depending upon departmental policy. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator.
EDUC 4950 Selected Topics in Education (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
EDUC 4980 Individual Study (1-4 units)
For qualified undergraduate upper-division students in need of specialized study not available through regular programs. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisites: Complete the appropriate university and department forms and, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the term, obtain the following approvals: instructor who will monitor the individual study, adviser, chair of the Department of Teacher Education, and dean of the College of Education.
Education: Graduate
EDUC 5200 Classroom Management and Discipline: Theory and Models (3 units)
Research, theory, and practices concerning classroom management and discipline. Students will analyze the diverse factors operating in a classroom situation, select from appropriate alternative models, implement, and evaluate the outcomes. Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
EDUC 5330 Research and Trends in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, K–12 (3 units)
Designed to analyze and evaluate the K–12 curriculum with emphasis on mathematics, science, and social studies. Selected topics for extensive and intensive study. Prerequisite: Consent of education adviser.
EDUC 5340 Research Trends in the Curriculum (3 units)
Designed to analyze and evaluate the K–12 curriculum in general. Emphasis is on recent research findings and implications. Prerequisite: Consent of education adviser.
EDUC 5345 Research Trends in the Curriculum Middle/Junior High School (3 units)
Course is designed to analyze and evaluate the middle/junior high school curriculum with emphasis on teaching in the content areas. Selected topics for extensive and intensive study. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts Program in Curriculum and Instruction or consent of the education adviser.
EDUC 5400 Teachers as Change Agents: Researchers and Writers (3 units)
Topics will include training on planning and implementing in-services and staff development, curriculum design and evaluation, grant writing and writing for publications, technology, and community/parent relationships. Prerequisites: Teaching credential; consent of education adviser.
EDUC 5770 Seminar in Elementary and Secondary Education (2 units)
Designed to analyze and evaluate the interrelationships among content, purposes, organization, policies, and practices in contemporary elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: Consent of education adviser.
EDUC 5860 Multicultural and Global Education: Curriculum and Instruction (3 units)
(Formerly EDUC 4860) Examines the major concepts and theoretical frameworks of multicultural and global education, the application of the cultural dimensions of teaching and learning, and knowledge of diverse cultures as applied to curricular decisions. Meets CLAD certificate requirements. Prerequisite: Teaching Credential or consent of instructor.
EDUC 5880 Improving Instructional Skills in Cultural Context (3 units)
Focus will be on development of additional teaching skills while considering effects of cultural context on instruction as well as cultural background of the teacher. Prerequisite: Adviser or instructor approval.
EDUC 5885 Instructional Programs to Enhance Thinking Skills (3 units)
Designed to review and analyze instructional programs designed to improve the K–12 learner’s skills in critical thinking and problem solving. Consideration of various nationally tested programs utilizing content processes, materials, and strategies. Prerequisites: Teaching credential and classroom teaching experience.
EDUC 5950 Selected topics in Teacher Education (1-5 units)
(Topics to be Specified in Class Schedule) Development of a selected topic in teacher education. Topics vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
EDUC 5960 Project (1-3 units)
Designed to assist the master’s candidate in the preparation of a final project for the fulfillment of the master’s degree. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of M.A. adviser.
EDUC 5980 Individual Study (1-4 units)
Designed to provide graduate students specialized study related to their degree program. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisites: Approval of student graduate committee and consent of instructor.
EDUC 5990 Thesis (1-3 units)
Designed to assist graduate students in the preparation of their master’s thesis. May be repeated for a total of 4-6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of M.A. adviser.
EDUC 7005 Continuing Thesis or Project (0 units)
Non-credit course. Applicable to those students who have completed all registration for graduate coursework and who have registered for the maximum number of thesis or project units required by their program. Students must register each semester or term until they have secured faculty approval for their theses or projects.
