GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
GED Division Office: COE 1410, 310-243-3524
Chair: Dr. Farah Fisher ffisher@csudh.edu 310-243-3926

The Division of Graduate Education at CSU Dominguez Hills offers a variety of master’s degrees and advanced credentials. Use the guide below to explore our programs.

Admission Requirements:
All GED programs require a GPA of 2.75 or higher for the last 60 semester units (3.0 or higher in Pupil Personnel Services). PPS and Special Education accept the Miller's Analogies Test with a score of 500 or higher, in lieu of the GPA requirement.

Application Procedure:
Both a university application and a program application are required. The university application may be completed online at www.csumentor.com. Pick up a program application at the GED Division office, download the application at www.csudh.edu/coe/gednew/admissions.asp , or call 310-243-3524 to have one mailed to you.

General Information:
Most courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening; some may be available online. M.A. degrees have a seven-year limit for all coursework. Twenty-one or more units must be completed in residence (as a matriculated student). M.A. programs offer a comprehensive examination or a thesis option as a capstone experience (Technology Based Education requires a thesis). All students must meet the Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement before or during the first year of attendance.

M.A. ONLY PROGRAMS

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION OPTION
(up to 9 units may be transferred from credential or other graduate course work)

The M.A. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction Option (formerly called the Teaching/Curriculum Education Option), is a 30-unit masters program with an emphasis on curriculum development. Twelve units of electives are included. Contact Dr. James Cooper (310-243-3961), Dr. Leena Furtado (310-243-2743), or Dr. Mutindi Ndunda (310-243-2353).

TECHNOLOGY BASED EDUCATION OPTION

The M.A. in Education, Technology-Based Education Option, is a 30-unit masters program with an emphasis on the use of computers and related technology in educational settings. There are no electives in the program. Students entering the program are expected to possess basic computer skills. Program graduates may become technology trainers, mentors, or coordinators. In some cases, a supplemental teaching credential may be obtained by taking 12 units within the program. A 15-unit Computer-Based Education Certificate is also available. Contact Dr. Peter Desberg (310-243-3908) or Dr. Farah Fisher (310-243-3926)

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION OPTION

(up to 9 units may be transferred from credential or other graduate course work)
The M.A. in Education, Multicultural Education Option, is a 30-unit masters program with an emphasis on teaching in a multicultural environment with second language learners. Fifteen units (5 courses) are required; the remainder is electives from the College of Education offerings. A Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate (12 units) is also available. Contact Dr. Max Contreras at (310-243-3918) or Dr. Suzanne Medina at (310-243-3925).

INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM OPTION
Contact Dr. James Cooper (310-243-3961).

M.A./M.S. PROGRAMS WITH OPTIONAL CREDENTIALS

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

The M.A. in Education, Educational Administration Option (31 units) and Preliminary and Professional Administrative Services credentials are offered through this program. The program now uses a cohort format, with completion of the credential courses in one year. The M. A. requires 9 additional units. Students receiving Administrative Services credentials serve in administrative positions in K-12 schools. The new EAD program uses a cohort model, with limited enrollment. Contact Dr. Ann Chlebicki (310-243-2517), Dr. Robbe Henderson
(310-243-2775), Dr. Edward Negrete (310-243-1010), or Dr. Robert Clark (310-243-1063).

COUNSELING OPTION AND PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES SCHOOL COUNSELING CREDENTIAL

The M.A. in Education, Counseling Option (48 units) and a PPS School Counseling credential are offered through this program. Students who complete the M.A. degree may become counselors at the community college level. Credentials are required to be a counselor or school psychologist in K-12 schools. Contact Dr. Rita Lee (310-243-3904), Dr. Adriean Mancillas (310-243-2680), Dr. Louis Murdock (310 -243-2715), or Dr. Terry Richardson (310-243-2744).

PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF TEACHER EDUCATION

M. A. IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST CREDENTIALS

The M.A. in Special Education is offered through the Division of Teacher Education. The program prepares educators to work with students with disabilities in educational settings. Contact Dr. Dawn Berlin (310-243-2264) or the TED Office (310-243-3496).

TEACHING CREDENTIALS

Multiple Subject and Single Subject credential programs are offered through the Division of Teacher Education. For more information see the website at www.csudh.edu/coe/ted or call the TED Office (310-243-3496).