Masters of Art in Teaching: Inclusive Education
Admission Requirements
- Completed Admission Application and application fee.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work.
- A Statement of purpose. Write a statement of purpose addressing the following points: your reasons for entering the teaching profession, any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study, and your perspectives on the relevance and role of cultural competence in teaching. Your statement should be approximately 500-words in length and typewritten.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to objectively evaluate the candidate's potential to be a competent educator. Letters must be from individuals who can knowledgeably comment on academic skills, employment/volunteer experience, leadership potential, and professional abilities.
- Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or Equivalent).
- Current TB Clearance.
- Certificate of Clearance.
Program Requirements: optional, if available at the time of admissions.
The following items are program requirements and may be submitted at the time of admission:
- CSET or proof of completion of Subject Matter Requirement (required prior to student teaching)
- RICA (required for Preliminary credential)
Additional Program Requirements for MAT: Teaching & Learning: Bilingual Emphasis
- Interview with Chair of BILA program
- Oral Language Assessment in Spanish
- Statement of Purpose written in Spanish
- Reading Assessment in Spanish
Degree Requirements
- MAT: Inclusive Education with Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential: 39 semester hours
- MAT: Inclusive Education with Extensive Support Needs Credential1: 39 semester hours
- MAT: Inclusive Education with Multiple Subject Credential: 45 semester hours
- MAT: Inclusive Education with Single Subject Credential: 45 semester hours
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Pending CTC approval at time of catalog publishing date.
Core Courses
12 semester hours
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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SPED 420 | Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 |
SPED 430 | Assessment Practices and IEP Development | 3 |
SPED 450 | Inclusive Educational Systems - Law, Behavior and Case Management | 3 |
EDUC 593 | Assessment and Research for Educators | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Area of Concentration
27 semester hours selected from the credential coursework listed below:
Mild/Moderate Support Needs Education Specialist Candidates
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
SPED 421 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 1 | 1 |
SPED 422 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 2 | 1 |
SPED 497 | Introduction to Supervised Teaching, Special Education | 3 |
SPED 498 | Advanced Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Support Needs | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 27 |
Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Candidates
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
SPED 421 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 1 | 1 |
SPED 422 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 2 | 1 |
SPED 497E | Introduction to Directed Teaching - Extensive Support Needs | 3 |
SPED 498E | Advanced Directed Teaching - Extensive Support Needs | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 27 |
Multiple Subject Candidates Only
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 426 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 33 |
Single Subject Candidates Only
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 427 | Language and Literacy, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 442 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 443 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
Select one of the following based upon your content area: 1 | 4 | |
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Math | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS English | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Science | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS History | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Physical Education | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Music | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Spanish | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Art | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Health | ||
Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Business | ||
EDUC 494K | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Dance 2 | |
EDUC 494L | Subject Specific Pedagogy - SS Theatre 2 | |
EDUC 495 | Foundations for Teaching Single Subjects | 4 |
EDUC 497A | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Single Subject | 3 |
EDUC 498 | Advanced Supervised Teaching | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 33 |
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Must enroll in your content area.
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Please note that the availability of Dance and Theatre is pending approval from the CTC. Matriculation of students is contingent upon CTC approval.
Dual Credential Candidates (MS/EDSP) Only
MAT: Inclusive Education with Multiple Subject & Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credentials: 50 semester hours (Core + Concentration)
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
SPED 421 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 1 | 1 |
SPED 422 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 2 | 1 |
SPED 497 | Introduction to Supervised Teaching, Special Education | 3 |
SPED 498 | Advanced Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Support Needs | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 38 |
MAT: Inclusive Education with Multiple Subject & Extensive Support Needs Credentials: 50 semester hours (Core + Concentration)
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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EDUC 425 | Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 428 | Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject | 4 |
EDUC 440 | Intermediate Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 441 | Advanced Teaching Practices, Multiple Subject | 4 |
EDUC 491 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - History, PE, and Visual/Perf Arts | 4 |
EDUC 492 | Subject Specific Pedagogy - Math and Science | 4 |
EDUC 497 | Introductory Supervised Teaching, Multiple Subject | 3 |
SPED 421 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 1 | 1 |
SPED 422 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 2 | 1 |
SPED 497E | Introduction to Directed Teaching - Extensive Support Needs | 3 |
SPED 498E | Advanced Directed Teaching - Extensive Support Needs | 6 |
Total Semester Hours | 38 |
Requirements to add a second concentration to the MAT: Inclusive Education and MAT: Dual Credential Programs
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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Learning About Latino Cultures | ||
Methodology for Primary Language Instruction in a Bilingual Environment | ||
Bilingualism and Bilingual Education |
Note: The bilingual teaching authorization requires student teaching in a bilingual classroom and demonstration of Spanish proficiency by a passing score on CSET: Spanish subtest III (test code 147) or a passing grade in the course SPAN 414 Spanish Composition & Advanced Grammar2.
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The SPAN 414 Spanish Composition & Advanced Grammar alternative to the CSET: Spanish exam is pending CTC approval at the time of this catalog's publishing date. Students should contact their advisor for an update on this requirement.
Other Program Components
Student Teaching Program Prerequisites
All students must complete fieldwork hours in the state of California. Student teaching candidates must complete an application and be accepted into the program with the following:
- Introductory Supervised Teaching Requirements:
- Certificate of Clearance or equivalent fingerprint clearance
- Demonstration of personal dispositions necessary for teaching (as outlined by the LaFetra College of Education)
- Current certification in CPR for adults, infants and children
- Current TB clearance
- Verification of Basic Skills requirement as defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Successful completion of all pre-student teaching coursework as defined by a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Verification of Subject Matter Requirement as defined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Speech course or verification
- US Constitution course or passing test score
- Health Education/Nutrition/Drug Prevention/Tobacco/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Course
- Advanced Supervised Teaching Requirements:
- Successful completion of all requirements for Introductory Supervised Teaching
Enhanced Intern Credential (Education Specialist)
A Regional or Central Campus candidate will be eligible for an enhanced intern credential if they have successfully maintained a 3.0 GPA, completed the constitution requirement, completed SPED 420 Foundations of Inclusive Education, SPED 430 Assessment Practices and IEP Development, EDUC 425 Language and Literacy, Multiple Subject, EDUC 428 Introductory Teaching Practices, Single Subject & SPED 421 Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum 1, the basic skills and subject matter requirements and has a contract in a public school. All candidates must be concurrently enrolled in SPED 459 Intern Teaching , SPED 497 Introduction to Supervised Teaching, Special Education, or SPED 498 Advanced Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Support Needs to be eligible for the intern credential.
Teacher Performance Assessments
Beginning with candidates admitted summer 2022 forward, Teacher Performance Assessments are required for the Education Specialist Preliminary Credential. The TPA provides the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the Teacher Performance Expectations.
Preliminary Credential Application Requirements
To apply for a preliminary credential with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, candidates must have:
- Successful completion of all requirements for SPED 497 Introduction to Supervised Teaching, Special Education and SPED 498 Advanced Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Support Needs
- Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better in all coursework
- Completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Completed an “Application for Credential”
- Passed culminating TPE Portfolio or Educational Specialist TPA and received credit in SPED 498 Advanced Directed Teaching - Mild/Moderate Support Needs
- Submit a Development/Induction Plan
- Passed the RICA as required by the California Teaching Commission
- Must be cleared by the credential analyst for all remaining requirements
- Pass required Education Specialist TPA (beginning with Summer 2022 candidates)
Clear Credential Application Requirements
To apply for a Professional Clear Credential with the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, candidates must have completed a professional induction program through their employer within five years of the issuance date of their Preliminary Credential.