The Master of Education Degree program in Curriculum and Instruction is comprised of 36 semester Units of Credit.

The Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction program is a self-paced learning program, which may be completed totally off campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters, or terms, allowing students to begin their Degree Programs at any time during the year.

The M.Ed. Degree Program requires students to satisfy 18 Semester units (6 core courses), 9 Semester Units, (3 Major Specialization courses) plus an additional 9 units (3 courses) must be completed using one of the options shown below.

Course descriptions for Graduate School of Education courses may be found by following this link: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Course Descriptions

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Course Descriptions
Core Courses for Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.):

EDU 501 Integrating Technology into Teaching EDU 507 Cultural Issues in Education EDU 510 Models of Teaching EDU 526 Supervision of Instruction EDU 540 Career Development GRM 697 The Research Process

Specialization courses for Curriculum and Instruction Majors
Course descriptions for Specialization Courses may be found by following this link: Specialization Course Descriptions for Curriculum and Instruction Majors.

EDU 521 Psychology Applied to Teaching EDU 523 Strategic Issues Management EDU 524 Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Option 1 (9 units)
The Masters candidate may develop a Masters Thesis under faculty guidance.

Proposal for the Masters Thesis (3 units) The Masters Thesis (6 units)

Or

Option 2 (9 units)
Satisfy the following 3 courses

EDU 545 Leadership and Technology (3 units) EDU 546 Public Policy (3 units) EDU 548 Global Perspectives in Curriculum (3 units)

Course work requirements may be satisfied in the following ways:

Transfer of Credit Previously completed graduate coursework may be transferred to the University to meet existing course work requirements. Transfer credit is limited to 6 semester units of credit. Challenge Examinations During the admissions process, all professional experience is reviewed to determine if an applicant has sufficient occupational experience to warrant taking a Challenge Examination in lieu of completing the Study Guide for a particular course. An applicant may be offered an opportunity to complete a Challenge Examination if the candidate's professional expertise appears to be comparable to the objectives identified for a particular course. Successfully passing a Challenge Examination will demonstrate an acceptable level of competence for that course. If a student does not pass a Challenge Examination they are assigned a Study Guide for completion. Additional information on Challenge Exams may be found by following this link: Challenge Exams Study Guides California Coast University has developed comprehensive Study Guides for each course that are designed to coordinate and sequence the learning materials for the student. Study guides are based on specific college level textbooks, which may be obtained from local bookstores, the publisher, or the University's lending library which is available by telephone, fax, e-mail or online via Coast Connection. Study Guides are organized in such a way that students receive a complete syllabus for each course along with instructional materials, which guide students chapter by chapter through the corresponding textbook. Each Study Guide contains an overview and summary of each textbook chapter, along with a listing of important keywords (with definitions) and self-tests (with answers) on key points. The Study Guide for Master of Education courses contain four, all essay, Unit Examinations. After completing the first two Unit Examinations (Unit One and Unit Two), examinations are submitted for grading and feedback. The last two Unit Examinations (Unit Three and Unit Four) are then submitted for grading and feedback. As students in the Master of Education program are not required to complete an additional Essay Examination, please submit your Final Examination Scheduling Form along with the Unit Exam Three and Four. Proctored Final Examinations The Master of Education Degree programs require that a Proctor administer The Final Examinations. Proctored Examinations are conducted as non-timed open book examinations. The purpose of the proctored examination is to verify that you are, in fact, the person who enrolled in the course of study. During proctored examinations, you may use your course textbook, and any notes that you have taken during the completion of your Study Guide. The student selects the Proctor. A Proctor can be any responsible person who is not a family member. (Such as your Minister, Rabbi, a co-worker, librarian, etc) Additional information on Proctored Examinations may be found by following this link: Proctored Examinations