Master's Programs

The Department of Secondary Education offers the Master of Arts degrees in the six areas shown below. Each degree program is designed to prepare the secondary teacher for advancement as master teacher, supervising teacher, subject matter teaching specialist, or department chairperson. All programs are 30 units.

Master of Arts in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction

Designed to follow immediately CSUN’s Preliminary Single-Subject Credential Program but can also be taken as a standalone. Students examine current national and discipline-based educational issues, evaluate and apply theory and best practices in secondary curriculum and assessment, and develop a classroom-research project.

Master of Arts in Educational Technology

Designed to prepare teachers, technology coordinators, technology educators/trainers, and software developers to implement current technology tools in education and evaluate future, emergent technologies. Students develop their technology skills and knowledge of how to apply technology in the classroom, including developing and using educational multimedia, creating interactive software and educational websites, and assessing the impact of classroom innovations.

Master of Arts in Secondary English Education

Students learn innovative English Language Arts teaching practices; acquire greater fluency with educational technologies; investigate current research in English Language Arts teaching and learning and how it translates into practice; conduct applied classroom-based research; deepen their knowledge of broad issues, policies, and controversies that impact schools in general and English Language Arts teaching in particular; and develop as leaders in English Language Arts education through presentations and participation in professional organizations and support networks.

Master of Arts in Secondary Mathematics Education

Students learn innovative mathematics-teaching practices; acquire greater fluency with educational technologies; investigate current research in mathematics teaching and learning and how it translates into practice; conduct applied classroom-based research; deepen their knowledge of broad issues, policies, and controversies that impact schools in general and mathematics teaching in particular; and develop as leaders in mathematics education through presentations and participation in professional organizations and support networks.

Master of Arts in Multicultural and Multilingual Education in Secondary Schools

Intended for secondary and other educators who work with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The program is designed to broaden students’ knowledge of ESL, bilingual, and multicultural education; develop research and leadership skills in ESL, bilingual, and multicultural education; and develop skills and knowledge for effectively working with students and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Master of Arts in Secondary Science Education

Students experience and implement innovative science-teaching practices; acquire greater fluency with educational technologies; investigate current research in science teaching and learning and how it translates into practice; conduct applied classroom-based research; deepen their knowledge of broad issues, policies, and controversies that impact science teaching and schools in general; and develop as science-education leaders through presentations and participation in professional organizations and support networks.