Overview

The Curriculum and Instruction MA program offered at San Francisco State University includes:

A focus on integrating core content areas across the curriculum
Engagement in action research and self study as tools to improve educational outcomes
Opportunities to engage in analysis and receive feedback on your teaching as it develops
Elective areas of specialization including language and literacy, math education, integrated teaching credential + MA, and other areas of specialization under advisement

Program Learning Outcomes

Analyze key issues in k-12 students’ understanding of core content knowledge in area of specialization and articulate area of concern under investigation in students’ original research.
Critically examine pedagogical approaches intended to increase k-12 students’ access to and mastery of core content knowledge in area of specialization
Analyze issues of equity, access, and social justice related to children’s learning and teaching and leadership practices in k-12 contexts.
Construct coherent and sound inquiry and reflection goals and practices with support from multiple sources, including online and library resources as well as other existing resources in the field of early childhood education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classroom Issues in Language, Literacy, and Culture
Teacher Research Methodologies
Advanced Curriculum Development
Family Literacy Studies of the Elementary Age Child
Exploring Child and Adolescent Literature
Language and Literacy in the Early Years
Research and Practice in Language and Literacy Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Additional entrance requirements include:

A 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate degree or last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted, including credential courses.
A valid preliminary or clear single subject or multiple subject teaching credential OR concurrent enrollment in a credential program in the SFSU Department of Elementary or Secondary Education. Exceptions may be granted for applicants who have at least three years prior experience in a relevant educational settings (such as museum or informal education) that do not require a credential.
Evidence of employment as a full or part-time teacher or evidence of permission to work on a regular basis within a school setting through a volunteer program or other agreement.
Evidence of written English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9870 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9870 USD / year

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In-State

9870 USD / year

≈ 9870 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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