Master of Education The Master of Education degree is designed to provide the necessary course work and experience in human learning theory, instructional design, educational assessment, research and advanced study in an area of concentration. Students complete a minimum of 30 units of upper division and graduate course work, at least 15 units are graduate level and at least 18 units are completed through the Department of Education. Graduate classes are offered over a two year sequence. All students take the following courses: Required Courses (15 units) EDUC 200 Social Foundations in Education EDUC 201 Educational Psychology EDUC 245 Curriculum Development EDUC 290 Educational Research EDUC 292 Educational Evaluation Concentrations (12 units) Master's candidates select an area of concentration; Special Education, Urban Education, and Advanced Studies in Curriculum and Instruction. Courses listed for each concentration are recommended. However, with advisor approval, candidates may substitute other graduate courses which will better serve their professional interests or needs. Special Education This concentration is designed for candidates wishing to increase their knowledge of the content and methods related to special education. Courses also fulfill some requirements for the Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential and the Certificate in Educational Therapy. For this concentration only, in conjunction with the Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential, EDUC 261 may be substituted for EDUC 201 Educational Psychology, and EDUC 267 may be substituted for EDUC 200 Social Foundations in Education. EDUC 241 Issues in Urban Education EDUC 261 Introduction to Mild and Moderate Disabilities EDUC 262 Instructional Strategies for Students with Language Disorders EDUC 263 Instructional Strategies for Students with Reading Difficulties EDUC 264 Assessment in Special Education EDUC 265 Positive Learning Environments for Behavior Management EDUC 267 Counseling and Collaboration Skills for Professionals EDUC 291 Teacher Research Urban Education Concentration in this area is designed for candidates who seek to increase their knowledge and understanding of significant issues and subjects in urban education. EDUC 241 Issues in Urban Education (required) EDUC 291 Teacher Research (required) HIST 126 The City as a Cultural Phenomenon HIST 170 United States: Social and Cultural History HIST 172 African American Communities and Experiences HIST 174 Asian American Communities and Experiences HIST 177 Latino/Hispanic Communities and Experiences LING 254 Sociolinguistics PSYC 243 Group Processes and Communication SOCI 165 Racial and Ethnic Issues SOCI 169 Power and Powerlessness Advanced Curriculum Studies Concentration in this area is designed to allow practicing teachers the opportunity to extend their knowledge of teaching practice, to pursue advanced studies in specific subject areas, and to stay abreast of current, effective practices in the field. Candidates conduct focused research on their teaching practice, using teacher research as the methodology. The concentration is designed to meet professional development requirements for credential renewal. Up to four units of 300 level professional classes may be applied to the 30 unit requirement, upon evaluation of syllabi by the Department Chair. EDUC 203 Theories and Methods for Second Language Acquisition and Bilingual Education EDUC 262 Instructional Strategies for Students with Language Disorders EDUC 263 Instructional Strategies for Students with Reading Difficulties LING 245 Language Acquisition EDUC 241 Issues in Urban Education EDUC 291 Teacher Research Master of Education, with an Emphasis in Educational Therapy This emphasis is designed for candidates who seek to increase their knowledge and understanding of significant issues and subjects in the field of educational therapy; it can only be obtained in conjunction with the Certificate in Educational Therapy. Candidates are provided supervision in the conduct of educational research. Candidates completing the Educational Therapy concentration may substitute EDUC 264 Assessment in Special Education for EDUC 292 Instructional Strategies for Students with Language Disorders. EDUC 262 and EDUC 263 Instructional Strategies for Students with Reading Difficulties may be substituted for EDUC 245, and EDUC 267 Counseling and Collaboration may be substituted for EDUC 200 Social Foundations in Education. Advancement To Candidacy Students must seek Advancement to Candidacy after completing the Basic Courses or when approximately half the total units are finished. Student performance will be evaluated through portfolio assessment and interview by a faculty committee. Upon satisfactory evaluation, the candidate will be recommended for advancement to candidacy for the Master's Degree. Completion of a Culminating Scholarly Activity (3 units) All Master of Education students are required to complete a Culminating Scholarly Activity. Candidates select one of the following as a terminal activity: EDUC 298, Plan I Thesis EDUC 298, Plan II Project With approval of their adviser, candidates may complete EDUC 291 Teacher Research and a Teacher Research project in lieu of EDUC 298 Plan II. Master's Oral Examination Required of all Masters' candidates, the examination is held after the thesis, or project has been read and approved. The oral examination is designed to give the department a final estimate of the candidate's ability to think clearly and cogently, to marshal data logically and relevantly, to evaluate the literature of the field soundly, and to present research effectively. Admission Contact Information Holy Names University Office of Admission 3500 Mountain Boulevard Oakland CA 94619 local telephone: 510.436.1351 toll-free: 1.800.430.1321 email: AdultEd@hnu.edu For information on admissions requirements and application procedures click here.