Overview

Our Graduates

Graduates of the program will enhance their pedagogy by:

Examine critical issues of educational equity, diversity and social justice in classrooms, school and communities
Design curriculum that addresses the needs of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Use cultural and linguistic asset-based approaches to improve family engagement in schools

Our Program

It is a 30-unit program that consists of three components: Core Coursework, Elective Coursework, and the Culminating Experience. Students can complete a project or thesis as the Culminating Experience.

Culminating Experience

The culminating experience may be a thesis, a project, or a comprehensive examination. Master’s candidates must demonstrate they can analyze and synthesize research and evidence-based practices in the field of multicultural and multilingual education. Master’s candidates are encouraged to work collaboratively and may choose from a variety of forms to present their work.

Other Certificates

In addition to an M.A. Multilingual and Multicultural Education degree, California State University San Marcos program graduates can earn:

Bilingual Authorization in Spanish to add to their California teaching credential
Advanced professional development certificates:
- Dual Language
- Multicultural Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Schooling in a Multicultural Society

Research Methods in Education

Critical Ethnography of Education

Multicultural Students and Families in Public Schools

Multicultural Curriculum and Application
Practices and Strategies for Bilingualism / Multilingualism and Biliteracy / Multiliteracy Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Education Area & Cultural Studies Linguistics View 1316 other Masters in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Initial teaching credential.
Completion of the Graduate/Post-baccalaureate University Application.
Interview with appropriate School of Education Admissions Committee.
Statement of Purpose describing how you feel the focus of the MA program aligns with your ideology and career objectives in diverse classroom, schools and /or communities (1-2 pages).
GPA according to the university admission policy.
Official transcripts.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17688 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17688 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7608 USD / year

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Culminating Experience

Other Certificates

Programme Structure

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