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CSUSB's Masters Degree in Career and Technical (Vocational) Education Option

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Who is this degree for?

This degree is intended for teachers and administrators with career, technical, vocational, occupational and/or technology backgrounds who are interested in career development for positions with Regional Occupational Programs, Community Colleges and/or any private or public institutions that are involved with vocational, occupational and/or technology training.

What are the prerequsites?

To enter the MA degree program in Career and Technical (Vocational) Education at CSUSB a candidate must have completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and must have demonstrated writing proficiency through completion of the EDUC 306 (Upper Division Writing Course) or its equivalent.

• Courses taken to satisfy Bachelor’s degree requirements or taken before completing the Bachelor’s degree are not eligible for meeting master’s degree requirements.

What are the requirements for completing the degree?

Candidates must successfully complete a minimum of 45 units of prescribed course work, with 32 of those units being courses completed with CSUSB. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) must be maintained in all course work related to the M.A. degree. Each course is 4 units and most courses are scheduled to meet once a week for 4 hours for 10 weeks. All courses are scheduled to meet either in the evening or on weekends. Required course work includes:

Career and Technical (Vocational) Education Core, Three courses (4 unit each): EVOC 637, 638 and 639 (to be taken sequentially starting with EVOC 637)

College of Education Core Three courses (4 unis each): EDUC 603, 605, and 607 - NOTE: THESE COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED ONLINE; 605 was formally 663, and 607 was formally 695.

M.A. Comprehensive Exams Option Download (Information Packet) for program planning.

Emphasis Areas Four courses in one any one of the areas listed below:

Adult Education - EVOC 504 plus 12 units of approved electives. This is a proposed new emphasis area (available through special arrangement). Correctional Education - EDUC 542d plus 12 units of approved electives. This is a proposed new emphasis area (available through special arrangement).

Coordination/Supervision - EVOC 508, 509, 510 plus a 4 unit approved elective. Meets course work requirements for the D.S. Supervision Credential.

Correctional Education - EDUC 542d plus 12 units of approved electives. This is a proposed new emphasis area (available through special arrangement).

Counseling - ECLG 650 plus 12 units of approved electives. This course work may also be applied toward the Certificate in Counseling.

Curriculum Development - EVOC 520 plus 12 units of approved electives.

Environmental Education - EENV 635, plus 12 of the following electives EENV 636, EENV 642 EENV 643.

Educational Computing - ETEC 546 plus 12 units of approved electives. This course work may also be applied toward the Certificate in Education Computing.

Educational Technology - EVOC 519 plus 12 units of approved electives. This course work may also be applied toward the Certificate in Education Technology.

Evaluation & Testing - EVOC 521 plus 12 units of approved electives.

Science Education - ESCI 623, ESCI 647 plus 8 units of approved electves.

School Administration - EADM 673 plus 12 units of approved electives. This course work may also be applied toward the Administrative Services Credential.

Special Education - ESPE 530 plus 12 units of approved electives.

NOTE: Anyone who has not taken the EVOC 501 course as an undergraduate should consider taking it as part of their graduate coarse load. It can be applied to any of the options indicated above and will be highly beneficial to anyone in the MA Program. EVOC 501 is offered every quarter and would be an ideal first course to start with.

What is the course work like?

The Emphasis Area courses offer the opportunity to focus on a particular area of personal interest. Up to 16 units of graduate level courses from other programs (either at CSUSB or any accredited university) may be used as electives or, in some instances, substituted for program specified courses. The result is that we can custom design a program of study to meet almost anyone's needs. Of the College of Education Core courses, EDUC 603 focuses on interpersonal communication, EDUC 605 (formally 663) on a survey of research, and EDUC 607 (formally 695) on foundations of education. All of these courses are usually offered every quarter (and summer session) and are recommended to be completed before starting the Career and Technical (Vocational) Education Core. The Career and Technical (Vocational) Education Core is intended to help candidates prepare their MA Comprehensive Exam. A wide range of topics related to contemporary training and education are discussed in all three courses. Plan on taking EVOC 637, EVOC 638, and EVOC 639 in sequence during the fall, winter, and spring quarters of the same academic year, starting with EVOC 637 in the fall quarter. Start with courses in one of the Emphasis Areas and/or in the the College of Education Core, then start the Career and Technical (Vocational) Education Core with EVOC 637 in the fall quarter. Anyone who has not met the Upper Division Writing Requirement must complete the EDUC 306 course (or its equivalent) with a grade of at least "B" before they allowed to sign up for any M.A. program courses. Additional information about all courses and programs is posted in the CSUSB Bulletin, available at the CSUSB Bookstore. How can I be admitted to the program?

Qualified applicants should apply for GRADUATE admission to CSUSB and contact Dr. Joe Scarcella (see below) to develop a specific MA Program Plan.Who can I contact for further information?

Dr. Joe Scarcella, MA Program Coordinator for Career and Technical Teacher Education Programs jscarcel@csusb.edu 909-537-5287 UH-401.07

The Career and Technical (Vocational) Education Option of the MA Degree in Education program at California State University, San Bernardino, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and over the past thirty years has developed an excellent reputation.