Dual Language Development Program Description

The Masters of Arts in Education (specialization in Dual Language Development) provides advanced preparation in curriculum, instruction, and assessment of second language learners, field experience, as well as theory and research in dual language development.

Prerequisites:

• A valid teaching credential with BCLAD/CLAD emphasis or certification, or by permission.
• Demonstration of bilingual proficiency, or six college semester units of a language other than English, or verified equivalent.
• Admission to graduate status at the University
• An autobiographical essay

Requirements

1.  Dual Language Development Core (15 units):

• EDCI 541 Multicultural Methods and Curriculum in Language Arts: Primary Language Instruction
• EDRG 551B Literacy Assessment for Bilingual Students
• EDCI 532, Socialization of Literacy in More Than One Language
• LING 650; Seminar in Bilingualism
• And one of the following courses:
  • EDCI 530  Intercultural Education: U.S. and Global Perspectives
  • EDP 574  Sociological Foundations of Education
  • EDP 672  Language and Educational Policies

2.  Methods of Social Science Inquiry (6 units):

• EDP 400 Introduction to Educational Measurement and Statistics
• EDCI 533 Action Research: Teachers as Inquirers

3.  Concentration (6 units):

• 6 units of advisor-approved electives (selected CLAD/BCLAD courses may be applied)
• Capstone Requirement (3-6 units): 
• One of the following chosen in consultation with an advisor: EDCI 695 and Comprehensive Examination (3 units) through completion and presentation of an action research project; or EDCI 698 and Thesis (6 units)

Last update: 6/16/08