MA in Education: Reading/Language Arts
(12 courses/48 units)
The Graduate Reading Program is organized to systematically link all courses across practical, research-based, and theoretical platforms. Our program is offered mainly as a hybrid online program with the core reading courses being offered in an 80/20 hybrid online model. This means that 20% of the time will be spent in our campus-based course meetings while an additional 80% will take place in the online Blackboard classroom. An additional three MA program courses are offered in the traditional face-to-face model and/or a modified hybrid model.
Faculty work together consistently to achieve unity and programmatic coherence across class assignments, course readings, and fieldwork. Course projects, textual and hyper-textual resources, and multiple communication channels are connected in our constant efforts to make this program top-notch. All of our courses are guided by a continuous "outcomes assessment” process, ensuring that academic and content standards are met through comprehensive teaching and research activities.
Welcome! We look forward to hearing from you.
Graduate Reading/Language Arts Program
•This unique HYBRID model is designed for the active teaching professional
•Face to face classes are offered on Saturdays
•Online convenience with the personal touch
•Program can be completed as quickly as 18 months
For questions and information, contact
Dr. Maria Balderrama, Interim Chair
(909) 537-5664
College of Education, room 247
Courses Offered
MA in Education Reading/Language Arts 12 courses (48 units)
18 Month Plan for Fall Cohort: Hybrid Online MA Program
Quarter One
ERDG 620: Foundations of Reading and Writing
ERDG 658: Literacy and Language Processes
Quarter Two
ERDG 640: Early Intervention Strategies
ERDG 642: Images of Culture through Children’s Literature
Quarter Three
ERDG 625: Practicum in Reading and Writing
ERDG 622: Basic Materials and Approaches to Reading and Writing
Quarter Four
ERDG 631: Curriculum Reform in Reading and Writing
ERDG 632: Assessment in Reading and Writing
Quarter Five
EITHER
ERDG 643: Critical Issues in Reading and Writing
AND ERDG 999: Comprehensive Evaluation in Reading/Language Arts
OR
EDUC 600: Master’s Degree Project (this will usually take two quarters)
Also required prior to Quarter Five:
EDUC 603 Effective Communication in Education
EDUC 605 Foundations of Education
EDUC 607 Introduction to Educational Research
For more information on the Reading and Language Arts Program please visit the CSUSB website.
Application Process:
Step One: Admission to the University and to the program - apply online at CSUMentor
Step Two: Complete a Program Plan Form (PDF) during your second quarter of the program
Important note: Transcripts from all colleges you have attended are needed for the application proces