Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
This program is designed for individuals seeking career or advancement opportunities in education or related fields. None of the emphasis areas lead to a license or credential to teach or provide services in the K-12 education system. All students complete six MAE core courses and one emphasis area cluster of courses. Five emphasis areas are offered: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Educational Administration, and Autism. It is possible to complete a degree with more than one emphasis. Candidates completing a second emphasis area within one master's degree program may not use previously completed emphasis coursework for one emphasis to fulfill the requirements of a second emphasis.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Research: Evaluate the various educational research paradigms and develop a theoretical research project utilizing one or more of the methodologies.
- Democratic Schools: Apply democratic principles to an authentic educational context.
- Equity and Equality: Defend an academically-valid position on Equity and Equality that is informed by local, national, and global landscapes.
- Learning Theory: Utilize theories of learning and brain research to enhance teaching and student learning.
- Curriculum Design: Evaluate curriculum design and curricular decisions as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of students.
- Ethics: Identify and analyze ethical issues with ethical decision making within an educational context.
Program Learning Outcomes by Emphasis Area
- Curriculum and Instruction - Pedagogical Expertise: Apply understanding of curriculum and instruction to a contemporary issue in curriculum design.
- Educational Administration: Apply collaborative educational philosophies, theories, and practices to promote change, policy development, and governance.
- Educational Leadership: Apply facilitative leadership skills to promote effective, problem-solving and collaborative decision-making in specific organizational situations.
- Teaching and Learning - Differentiated Instruction: Apply pedagogical concepts in educational settings to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Autism: Implement evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies to meet the varied needs of students across the autism spectrum.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program may be achieved by meeting the following requirements:
- Submit an application for admission to UMass Global (see the Graduate Admission section).
- Applicants to the MAE/Educational Leadership program must submit a resume and a letter of intent, indicating their purpose in acquiring this degree and potential career goals.
- Applicants to the MAE/Teaching and Learning emphasis must have completed a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved General Education Induction Program or Education Specialist Induction Program or a minimum of Year One of the Induction program. If the applicant has completed Year One, then a letter on District letterhead indicating the completion of Year One is required. The letter must be signed by the applicant’s Induction coordinator or Director of Human Resources department.
- Applicants to the MAE Educational Administration emphasis must hold a valid Certificate of Eligibility or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential received through a CTC approved program or be concurrently enrolled in a CTC approved program. Applicants concurrently enrolled in a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program must submit an official letter from the program verifying enrollment. If a student earned a valid Certificate of Eligibility or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential via examination, they are not eligible for admission into this program.
School of Education Program Support Fee
A program support fee is assessed every enrolled session for students in the School of Education credential and degree programs. This fee supports essential services, tools, and coaching that enhance academic success through support systems. This fee directly supports the School of Education’s commitment to preparing highly effective educators and educational leaders through high-quality, student-centered programs. Please see Tuition and Fees section of this catalog for corresponding fee.
Program Information and Requirements
Second Emphasis Area
It is possible to complete the MAE degree with more than one emphasis. Candidates completing a second emphasis area within one master’s degree program may not use coursework from one emphasis area to fulfill the requirements of the second.
If the second area of emphasis is completed after the initial degree has been awarded, the student will not be issued an updated diploma, nor will the student be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony a second time. However, the second emphasis will appear on the student's official University of Massachusetts Global transcript.
Transfer of Coursework
In the Master of Arts in Education program, a total of six semester or nine quarter credits can be transferred into the program. These must be graduate-level courses and a grade of “B” or higher must have been earned in each course being transferred. Transferred courses can only be applied to the core courses of the MAE Curriculum and Instruction, MAE Educational Leadership, and MAE Autism programs. The transfer of coursework limitation policy does not apply to courses taken through the UMass Global School of Extended Education; those Autism courses may be applied to the MAE program. For the Master of Arts in Education, Teaching and Learning emphasis and Educational Administration, 7 credits of block transfer are allowed.
Time Limitations
With the exception of Prerequisites, all requirements for a master's degree, including courses accepted for transfer credit, must be completed within a consecutive seven-year period immediately prior to the awarding of the degree.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EDUU 600 | Research and Evaluation Methods * | 3 |
| EDUU 605 | Democracy, Education and Social Change | 3 |
| EDUU 606 | Seminar in Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDUU 607 | Seminar in Comparative Education - Equity and Equality | 3 |
| EDUU 608 | Seminar in the Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUU 609 | Seminar in Curriculum Studies ** | 3 |
| Core Courses Subtotal | 18 | |
| Emphasis Area Elective Courses Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
*EDUU 600 Research and Evaluation Methods is a prerequisite for all other core courses and candidates are advised to take this course first. Students may take another course concurrently with EDUU 600. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss course sequencing with their academic advisor.
**Candidates for the Master of Arts in Education degree must successfully complete EDUU 609 with a grade of B or better
Master of Arts in Education – Curriculum and Instruction
Prerequisite: Candidates must have a teaching credential or must take EDUU 515 Teaching the Adult Learner, before beginning any coursework in the MAE, Curriculum and Instruction. Candidates may take EDUU 515 Teaching the Adult Learner concurrently with EDUU 600 Research and Evaluation Methods.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 631 | Differentiated Instruction in Multicultural and Multi-Ability Classrooms | 3 |
| EDCI 633 | Instructional Leadership for Practitioners | 3 |
| EDCI 634 | Issues and Trends in Contemporary Curriculum: Expertise Paper Development | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Inclusive Practices for Student Success | ||
| The Art & Craft of Teaching | ||
| Theories in Language Structure and Acquisition | ||
| English Language and Literacy Development | ||
| Content-Based Instruction and Assessment for Linguistic Minority Students: SDAIE | ||
| Voice, Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice | ||
| Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Etiologies and Characteristics | ||
| Domestic Experiential Education | ||
| International Experiential Education | ||
| Data Driven Leadership in Educational Organizations | ||
| Engaging Stakeholders in Educational Organizations | ||
| Leading Change in Educational Organizations | ||
| Foundations of 21st Century Teaching | ||
| Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms I | ||
| Literacy and Language in K-8 Classrooms II | ||
| History, Social Science and Visual/Performing Arts in K-8 Classrooms | ||
| Teaching and Learning Mathematics in K-8 Classrooms | ||
| Teaching and Learning Science in K-8 Classrooms | ||
| Theories, Methods, and Materials for Teaching English Learners | ||
| Secondary Instructional Strategies for Diverse Classrooms | ||
| Effective Literacy Instruction for Single Subject Candidates | ||
| Equitable Assessment and Grading for Inclusive Classrooms | ||
| Effective Instruction for English, World Languages, and History/Social Science for Single Subject | ||
| Effective Instruction for STEAM Content Areas for Single Subject Candidates | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Education degree with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction must successfully complete EDCI 634 Issues and Trends in Contemporary Curriculum: Expertise Paper Development and must earn a grade of “B” or better in the course.
Master of Arts in Education – Teaching and Learning
Emphasis Block Transfer
University of Massachusetts Global awards an initial block of block of seven semester credits for successful completion of a Multiple Subjects, Single Subjects SB 2042, or Education Specialist Induction Program. A candidate must also successfully complete EDUU 599 for five credits for a total of 12 credits. Please see an advisor for more details.
Master of Arts in Education – Educational Administration
Emphasis Block Transfer
University of Massachusetts Global awards a block of seven semester credits for successful completion of a CCTC Approved Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program. A candidate must also successfully complete EDUU 599 for five credits for a total of 12 credits. Please see an academic advisor for more details.
Master of Arts in Education – Educational Leadership
This program is designed for those seeking to develop their 21st century leadership skills but are not interested in pursuing a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for public school administration.
Emphasis Courses
Candidates must complete 9 required credits and will select one, 3 credit elective to customize and strengthen their program of study to meet their individual career goals. Candidates can choose any 3-credit course from 500 or 600-level EDCI or EDUU courses or by taking one, 3-credit course from the following related disciplines; human resources, public administration, organizational leadership, or business administration. EDAD courses will not be accepted as emphasis courses for this program. Courses completed as part of a general or special education credential program will also not be accepted as fulfilling the 12-credit emphasis area.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUU 614 | Data Driven Leadership in Educational Organizations | 3 |
| EDUU 615 | Engaging Stakeholders in Educational Organizations | 3 |
| EDUU 616 | Leading Change in Educational Organizations | 3 |
| Emphasis area elective course | 3 | |
| Select one course as described above | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Master of Arts in Education - Autism
Candidates who complete this emphasis area and have an appropriate credential may be eligible to be recommended for the authorization prior to the completion of their degree. See an advisor for more information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUU 575 | Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Etiologies and Characteristics | 3 |
| EDUU 675 | Assessing Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDUU 676 | Autism Spectrum Disorders: Programming and Strategies, I | 3 |
| EDUU 677 | Autism Spectrum Disorders: Programming and Strategies, II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |