Master of Arts in Education

Are you a committed classroom teacher or staunch advocate for individuals with disabilities looking to expand your knowledge and skills? Then the MA in Education is for you!

The Master of Arts in Education, designed for educational professionals and community leaders, provides advanced preparation in the study of research issues confronting educators and schooling systems.

The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Emphasis is intended for educators who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in curriculum, teaching and learning, educational research, and assessment to promote student learning. By combining theory and practice, teachers will be able to improve their own classroom practices, be in a position to assume instructional leadership, curriculum design roles, and professional training in their schools or districts. This emphasis positions educators to pursue graduate work at the doctoral level.

The Disability Studies (DS) Emphasis prepares teachers and professionals for leadership roles in the field of special education and disabilities. Graduates develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies for individuals with disabilities; mentor special education teachers and allied professionals; conduct professional development and research; serve on policy committees; and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.

The Educational Leadership Specialization is designed to develop skills related to leadership, community building, and communication with individuals and groups for professionals at the P12 and Higher Educational levels:

  • The P-12 concentration prepares candidates for leadership positions as school principals and for a variety of school leadership positions for which the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential is required.
  • The Higher Education concentration prepares candidates for increasingly responsible leadership positions in public and private universities and community colleges.

MA in Education Information Sessions (C&I and DS Emphasis)

Join us at one of our upcoming information sessions where we will provide an overview of our programs and Fall 2025 admission information. All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom from 5:15-6:00pm

Individual advising appointments are also available with Nitzia Castaniero, Counselor for the MA in Education: Schedule an advising appointment.

Educational Specialization: P-12 and Higher Education Concentration Information Sessions

MA in Education Admission Information (C&I and DS Emphasis)

Applications for Fall 2025 open January 7, 2025
*Priority Deadline: April 3, 2025
All applications are due: July 1, 2025

Educational Leadership Specialization Admission Information

Applications for Fall 2025 open November 1, 2024
*Priority Deadline: February 15, 2025
All applications are due: April 15, 2025

Additional Information

To find out more about the graduate programs offered by the School of Education, to register for an information session, or to apply now, please visit the School of Education Admissions Page.

Contact Us

Nitzia Castaniero
MA in Education- Curriculum & Instruction and Disabilty Studies Counselor
805-437-8523
nitzia.castaniero@csuci.edu 
Schedule an appointment with Nitzia

Dr. Jeanne M. Grier
Chair, Department of Teacher Education
805-437-8987
jeanne.grier@csuci.edu

Daniela Sierra
Educational Leadership and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)- Program Counselor & Navigator
805-437-8579
Daniela.Sierra@csuci.edu

Dr. Charles Weis
Chair of Educational Leadership
805-437-2060
charles.weis@csuci.edu

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