MS in Education Programs

Ukiah Center offers two Masters in Science programs: Curriculum and Instruction and Interdisciplinary. Both are competitive, leading-edge Masters in Science programs that can be entered after completing a teacher credential program at Dominican University of California, San Rafael or Ukiah.

Learn about Ukiah Center's Teaching Credential Program, which is approved by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Review graduate admissions requirements for the Master of Science in Education at Dominican's Ukiah Center and download the Master's Degree Program 2010-2012 course schedule.

MS IN EDUCATION: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Students who complete the Dominican Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Credential Program have the option of continuing their studies and obtaining a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction at the Ukiah Center. The master’s degree program requires the completion of 15 units beyond the core credential program. This degree is designed to meet the professional career needs of practicing teachers, with an emphasis on teacher-as-researcher and teacher-as-scholar.

Master's in Education coursework focuses on cultural pluralism and leadership and change in education, with critical readings related to the theories of education for a democratic society. Master’s degree candidates formulate a research question and develop a proposal of study.  They conduct a review of the literature, design an approach to gathering data, and analyze and report findings.

Courses are offered in a hybrid format, both online and on campus. Master's classes are scheduled on Saturdays to meet the needs of working professionals. Admission is open for Fall. 

The following five master’s courses complete the degree requirements: Research Methodologies in Education (EDUC 5900), Proposal Development (EDUC 5901), Leadership and Change in Education (EDUC 5910), Cultural Pluralism (EDUC 5920), Directed Research in Education (EDUC 5998).

MS IN EDUCATION:  INTERDISCIPLINARY

A Master of Science in Education: Interdisciplinary is available to those who have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or a multiple- or single-subject credential program at another college or university, and whose application is approved by the Ukiah Center’s Professional Standards Committee. This degree is designed to meet the professional career needs of practicing teachers, with an emphasis on teacher-as-researcher and teacher-as-scholar. 

Classes meet selected Saturdays for master’s degree core classes, and one evening per week for special education classes.  All classes are web-enhanced through a course management system to facilitate communication between instructors and students.

30 units of coursework, directed research, and field experience are required for this degree.  Candidates complete fifteen units of coursework in special education, and 15 units of coursework in the master’s degree core.  In some cases, 6 units of equivalent coursework from an accredited teacher-preparation program would be accepted toward the completion of the 30-unit total.  The coursework must have been successfully completed within five years of applying for this program, and requires approval from the dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology.

Students also have the option of completing one additional 6-unit course (Student Teaching and Professional Induction Planning) and student teaching (6 units) to earn an Education Specialist:  Preliminary Mild/Moderate Level I Credential.

Contact

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