Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education

The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction helps career classroom teachers prepare for curriculum and instructional leadership in one or more of the following areas: elementary classroom teaching, social justice for meeting the strengths and needs of diverse learners, early childhood education, math/science education. Students may follow the study plan for a concentration, or elect to specialize in curriculum and instruction. The Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction is designed to help classroom teachers: advance their knowledge, skills and abilities, become informed about current research and practice in elementary teaching, and prepare for curriculum and instructional leadership roles in public and private schools, preschool-8th grade. Students may choose from a number of study plans, including general curriculum and instruction or an emphasis, such as: 1) the Education for Social Justice Emphasis, designed to meet the needs of educators working in today's highly culturally and linguistically diverse schools and communities. Students examine education and schooling with a focus on social justice, addressing a broad range of socio-cultural dimensions and historical and current contexts, and explore and articulate interdisciplinary strategies to create educational equity and inclusion in their educational settings, particularly with regard to ethnicity/race, class, gender, (dis)ability, sexual orientation, language, nationality and migration status of CSUF students, families, teachers and communities, 2) the Early Childhood Education Emphasis, designed to meet the greater community and professional need for quality education during the critical early years of school. The educational demand for sound planning and instruction in preschool, kindergarten and the primary grades has increased the need for effective specialists in Early Childhood Education, 3) the Math and Science Emphasis, which responds to the urgent nationwide call for excellence in mathematics and science teaching at all levels, including pre-K through grade 8. The emphasis enriches and deepens teachers understanding of mathematics and science curriculum and pedagogy, provides the opportunity to promote problem solving specifically through the use of technology, and prepares teachers for leadership roles in their schools and districts in math and science.

You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or an equivalent academic preparation before enrollment in the program.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0, or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5