Master of Arts in Education,
Ag Education Option

The Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology (CTET) at California State University, Fresno offers a 30-unit Master of Arts Degree in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. Within the Curriculum and Instruction emphasis, students can choose a specific area of focus or design their own program. Currently there are four areas of focus: Accomplished Teaching, Enhanced Technology, Mathematics Education and Science Education. In addition an emphasis in Agricultural Education can now be designed by a candidate through the "design your own program" option.

The focus in Accomplished Teaching is designed to develop classroom leadership. The coursework emphasizes reflective teaching, assessment to inform instruction, and professional collaboration. The courses within this area of focus are aligned with propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and are recommended for teachers as they prepare for National Board Certification.

The focus in Educational Technology is designed to develop the knowledge and skills essential for technology-related leadership in educational settings. With additional coursework candidates may earn a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology with the master’s degree. (The Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology is available without a master’s degree.)

The two focus areas in Mathematics Education and Science Education are designed to develop leadership in those teaching areas.

A focus in Agricultural Education may be achieved through the "design your own program" option. The focus in Agricultural Education is designed to develop leadership in agricultural education. An emphasis is placed on understanding the teaching and learning of agricultural education through an exploration of current research and trends in agricultural education.

Courses are offered primarily in the evening. Some classes are offered on Friday and/or Saturdays. Both on-campus and off-campus classes are available. For additional information contact Dr. Rosco Vaughn at rvaughn@csufresno.edu or (559) 278-5067.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses (12units)

• CTET 250 – Advanced Curriculum Theory and Analysis (3 units)
• CTET 275 – Advanced Instructional Theories and Strategies (3 units)
• ERF 285 – Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology (3 units) Or
   ERF – 288 – Educational Measurement and Program Evaluation(3 units)
• ERF - 220 – Research in Education (3 units) [prerequisite: ERF 153 – Educational Statistics(3units)

Elective Courses (14 units)

Students may choose from recommended courses related to specific areas of focus or design a slate of electives to fit individual areas of interest.

Recommended courses in:

• CTET 260 – reflective teaching (3units) [currently offered as CTET 280T]
• CTET 265 – Professional Practice for Teachers (3 units) [currently offered as CTET 280T]
• CTET 225 – Integration of Technology across the curriculum (3 units)
• CTET 270 – Investigating Classroom Practices (3 units) [currently offered as CTET 280T]

• CTET 225 – Integration of Technology Across the Curriculum (3 units)
• CTET 227 – Current Issues and Trends in Education Technology (3 units)
• CTET 229 – Designing Virtual reality Field Trips (3 units)[currently offered as CTET 280T]
• CTET 230 – Planning and Implementing Innovative Technology Programs (3 units)

• AGRI 280 – Seminar in Agricultural Education (3 units)
• AGRI 281 – Problems in Agricultural Education (3 units)
• 200-level courses in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Education

• CTET 136 – Multicultural Education (3 units)
• CTET 280T – Advanced Topics (1 to 3 units)
• CTET 290 – Independent Study (1 to 3 units)
• 200-level courses in other SOEHD departments (LEE,ERF,CSE)

Culminating Experience – Select one of these options. (4 units)

• CTET 298 – Project
  
  A project documents a significant undertaking in the field of study. The project may be a classroom research project or the development and analysis of a product. Parts of the National Board portfolio may be incorporated into the project.
  
• CTET 299 – Thesis
  A Thesis documents a systematic study of a significant problem.