Division of Education
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Dr. Karen Ensor, Ed. D. Associate Dean of Education |
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Welcome to the Education Division at Patten University! The academic programs offered in this division have high academic standards that are balanced with practical application. Our students benefit from an education founded on the principal that ethics and character are essential ingredients if we are to be professional role models in today’s challenging world. Our commitment to you is that we will work with you to attain your educational and professional growth goals. Please take a few minutes to browse through these pages and see what we have to offer by way of teacher training and educational leadership preparation. |
EDUCATION DIVISION PROGRAM APPLICATION
The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development
The Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Development is designed to prepare students to
be teachers and directors in preschools and childcare centers.
General Education Requirements
ART 211 Art Appreciation 3
ENG 101A Reading & Composition 3
ENG 101B Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing 3
ENG 204 Interdisciplinary Reading, Writing & Research 3
MUS 212 Music Appreciation 3
PHL 271 Introduction to Philosophy 3
POL 241 American Government 3
SOC 230 Sociology 3
Non-Lab Science 3
Total Units for General Education Requirement 27
Biblical & Theological Studies Requirements
OTS 126 Pentateuch 3
THE 221/121 Theology I 3
THE 222/122 Theology II 3
Total Units for the Biblical & Theological Studies Requirement 9
Early Childhood Development Core Requirements
ECD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Development 3
ECD 125 Infant/Toddler Growth & Development 3
ECD 142 Child, Family & Community 3
ECD 162 Guidance & Discipline of the Young Child 3
ECD 184 A# rming Diversity in Early Childhood Development Classrooms 3
ECD 220 Preschool Curriculum Growth & Development 3
ECD 282 Preschool Administration & Supervision 3
ECD 290 Student Teaching Internship: Practicum 3
Total Units for ECD Core Requirements 24
Summary of the A.A. in Early Childhood Development
General Education Requirement 27
Biblical & Theological Studies Requirement 9
ECD Core Requirement 24
Total Units for ECD A.A. 60
Integrated Liberal Studies General Education Requirements:
ART 211 Art History and Appreciation 3
BIO 151 Biology 3
CIS 101 Computer Literacy 1
ENG 101A Reading and Composition 3
ENG 101B Critical Thinking , Reading and Writing 3
HIS 227 History of the Ancient World 3
HIS 340 World History 3
MTH 115 College Algebra 3
PHL 271 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHY 154 Physics w/Lab 4
POL 241 American Government 3
PSY 221 Psychology 3
SOC 230 Sociology 3
Total Units for GE Requirement 38
Integrated Liberal Studies Major Core Requirements:
ART 313 Art for Teachers 3
EDU 284 Multicultural Education Seminar 2
EDU 296 Health Education for Classroom Teachers 2
ENG 320 World Literature 3
HIS 320 History of California 3
HIS 325 The American Experience 3
LNG 311 Introduction to Linguistics 3
MTH 240 Topics in Math 3
MUS 212 Music Appreciation 3
PHL 363 Social Ethics 3
PSY 355 Child Growth and Development 3
Total Units for the Integrated Liberal Studies Major Core Requirements 31
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Core Requirements
EDU 275 Professional & Legal Foundations 2
EDU 279 Reading Instruction & Methods 3
EDU 377 Educational Assessment & Learning 2
EDU 381 Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDU 383 Classroom Observation, Participation and Management 2
EDU 487 Theories & Methods of Teaching English in a Diverse Setting 3
EDU 488 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction 3
EDU 489 Advanced Reading/Writing Instruction and Methods 2
EDU 490A Student Teaching 5
EDU 490B Student Teaching 5
EDU 494 Educating the Exceptional Child 1
Total Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Core Units 31
Summary of Integrated Liberal Studies/ Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Major
General Education Requirements 38
Biblical and Theological Studies Requirements 18
Integrated Liberal Studies Major Core Requirements 31
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Core Requirements 31
Academic Concentration* 12
Total Units for B.A. and Credential 130
Master of Arts Education
OVERVIEW
The Master of Arts in Education is designed for those who desire advanced preparation in the foundations of human learning, effective instructional design and assessment, education of culturally and linguistically diverse students, and strong educational leadership, so important to today's advanced education professionals.
The Master of Arts in Education program is committed to education excellence for our emerging leaders of the 21st century. This commitment is reflected in our program design to provide intensive study of theories and practices in Organizational Leadership, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Curriculum Design. To be more specific, the M.A. in Education program provides:
- Innovative and interdisciplinary courses and programs;
- Qualitative and intensive studies in Organizational Leadership, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Curriculum Design;
- Diversity within the curriculum, students and faculty;
- Use of technology to enhance teaching and learning;
- Professional research for continued growth as an effective educator; and
- Knowledge and skills to evaluate program effectiveness, appropriately assess student learning, and interact effectively.
ADMISSION PREREQUISITES
For admission to this graduate program, the student must:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or higher;
- Have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all applicable post baccalaureate work;
- Have passed the CBEST, and CSET if applicable;
- Submit three letters of recommendation;
- Demonstrate academic writing skills; and,
- Submit a completed application form with a $30 fee (personal check or money order payable to Patten University).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
After admission, the graduate student works with an assigned advisor guiding the student in their concentration area, necessary elective courses, and thesis or project requirement.
- The student completes the program as follows:
- Completes all core courses;
- Completes all electives;
- Maintains a GPA of 3.0 or better;
- Demonstrates satisfactory progress at the Oral Defense; and
- Completes the cumulative scholarly activity.
- The student moves to candidate status after passing the oral defense, based upon their research proposal.
ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY
The Oral Defense is an evaluation of a candidate's ability to think critically and express themselves effectively as related to the chosen research topic. A copy of the thesis proposal is given to the thesis committee for review two weeks before oral defense. Upon passing the oral defense, the candidate begins their research study.
CULMINATING REQUIREMENT
The M.A. Thesis or Project: The candidate produces a comprehensive, approved research document in his/her area of concentration.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SEQUENCING
The M.A. in Education program is a two-year, full-time sequence of courses leading to a Master of Arts in Education Degree with an optional teaching credential. The program requires a minimum of 34 units, among which 16 units are core courses, at least 12 units are in the area of concentration choice, and six elective units in the field of education. The courses are offered evenings and Saturdays to accommodate the schedules of full-time teachers and other professionals.
All students are required to complete 34 to 50 units of coursework. Courses taken will depend on the concentration chosen and other factors, such as whether the student is matriculating for a teacher credential and length of research. Course work is selected from the 500 and 600 (Graduate) series so that at least 15 units are in the 600’s, and all coursework is completed through the Education Division. Graduate classes are offered over a two-year sequence.
MASTER of ARTS in EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE SEQUENCE
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Core Courses
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| EDU 575 | Professional and Legal Foundations | 2 |
| EDU 577 | Educational Assessment and Learning | 2 |
| EDU 581/582 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 601 | Research Writing and Evaluation in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 602 | Values and Ethics in Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDU 603 | Research Seminar I | 3 |
| Total Units of Core Courses | 16 | |
| EDU 604 | Research Seminar II* | 1-4 |
| * If a student candidate cannot complete his/her thesis or project while enroll in EDU 603 - Research Seminar I, he/she must sign-up for EDU 604 - Research Seminar II (1-4 units). Enrollment in this course must be effective for each semester until the final thesis project is complete. | ||
| Concentrations (select one): | ||
| Organizational Leadership (12 units) | ||
| EDU 631 | Leadership of Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 632 | Human Resources | 3 |
| EDU 633 | Legal, Financial, and Operational Elements in School Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 634 | The Effective Communicator | 3 |
| Teaching English as a Second Language (15 units) | ||
| LNG 611 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LNG 620 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| LNG 621 | Psychological Aspects in Second Language Learning | 3 |
| LNG 622/ EDU 587 | Approaches to Teaching English Language Learners | 3 |
| LNG 624 | Assessment and Testing of Second Language Proficiency | 3 |
| Curriculum Design (12 units) | ||
| EDU 622 | Comparative Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDU 623 | Curriculum Planning, Design & Development | 3 |
| EDU 624 | Advanced Curriculum Design | 3 |
| LIT 625 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
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Elective Courses:
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| Select 6 units from the following courses: | ||
| EDU 579 | Reading Instruction and Methods | 3 |
| EDU 584 | Multicultural Education Seminar | 2 |
| EDU 592 | Computer Literacy in Education | 2 |
| EDU 594 | Educating the Exceptional Child | 2 |
| EDU 596 | Health Education for Classroom Teachers | 2 |
| Or a course chosen and approved from another M.A. Concentration | 3 | |
Recap of the M.A. Degree in Education
| Core Courses | 16 |
| Concentration | 12-15 |
| Education Electives | 6 |
| Total Units* | 34-37 |
Transferring Units*
A maximum of six (6) units may be transferred from other accredited institutions with the consent of the Associate Dean of Education. These units are not automatically approved, as some restrictions apply.
* Required course work will vary depending on which program is selected.
EDUCATION DIVISION
Patten University
2433 Coolidge Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 261-8500 x 7772
(510) 535-0491 fax
KAREN ENSOR, Ed.D.
Associate Dean of Education
(510) 261-8500 ext. 7732
karen.ensor@patten.edu
JAMES T. COATES
Credential Analyst
(510) 261-8500 ext. 7772
james.coates@patten.edu
KIM GUERRA
Director of Admissions
(510) 261-8500 ext. 7765
kim.guerra@patten.edu
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