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Aug 31, 2024
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2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Education M.A.: School Administration Concentration
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Master of Arts in Education
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the M.A. program, the applicant must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree.
- Obtain a total score of at least 100 using the formula grade point average (GPA) X 20 + Miller Analogies Test (MAT) converted score. GPA is calculated using the last 60 units of college/university coursework.
- Possess an appropriate valid basic teaching/service credential.
Application Classifications
The student applying for the M.A. program may be placed in one of four classifications:
- Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified — permits one to enroll in classes only as specified by program.
To be admitted, the applicant must:
- Complete the University Admission form.
- Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
- Graduate Standing: Provisionally Classified — permits one to enroll in classes to fulfill program prerequisites; valid for either one semester or one year as indicated by the admission letter.
To be admitted, the applicant must:
- Complete the University Admission form.
- Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
- Graduate Standing: Conditionally Classified — status must change to “Classified” within one calendar year.
To be admitted, the applicant must:
- Complete the University Admission form.
- Meet CSU Stanislaus admission requirements.
- Submit proof of a score of 41 or higher on the CBEST writing section.
- Show evidence of a valid teaching or service credential.
- Obtain 3.0 a GPA in the last 60 units of coursework completed.
- Graduate Standing: Classified — Admission to the M.A. program is granted.
To move to Graduate Standing: Classified, the applicant must:
- Submit all of the documents listed under Conditionally Classified status.
- Submit letters of recommendation. (Check with the specific program coordinator for the exact number required.)
- Submit Miller Analogies Test score. GRE is also acceptable for Educational Technology.
- Meet any other additional requirements as specified in each M.A. area.
- Have program file evaluated by the program coordinator. (This will be done automatically after submission of documents; notification of admission status from the area coordinator will follow.)
General Information
- Coursework Requirements — No more than nine semester units of coursework completed in Postbaccalaureate Standing: Unclassified may be applied to a master’s degree. The total number of units, as well as specific courses required, varies with each area of emphasis for the M.A. in Education. (See the specific area coordinator for requirements.)
- Graduate Requirements — The minimum academic grade point average for earning the M.A. degree is 3.0. The minimum acceptable grade for courses included in the M.A. program is a C. In the School Administration Program, a student earning a grade of C is considered to be on probation; on earning a second C, the candidate will be disqualified.
- Final Requirements — The M.A. in Education degree requires the successful completion of all coursework, approval of a written project or thesis, and passing of an oral examination. After all requirements have been met, the student will be awarded the degree.
- Class Scheduling — Courses are scheduled in the late afternoon and evening to enable employed individuals to enroll in classes.
Note: Early registration is strongly recommended. Limits are placed on class size; consequently, enrollment is not guaranteed.
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Requirements:
(34-37 units) Note:
See Course Description for for required Project/Thesis continued enrollment. |
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