Master of Arts in Education Multilingual Multicultural Education
A recent survey conducted by the Kremen School of Education and Human Development revealed the prevalent need to be adequately prepared to teach linguistically and culturally diverse students (LCD). This professional preparation will require an advanced degree.
- Advance your teaching skills to better assist linguistically and culturally diverse students in the classroom.
- Gain a foundation in research, curriculum, and leadership that will assist in promoting equity in schools serving LCD learners.
- Advance your career options as well as salary.
- Offers graduates specialized preparation for a wide variety of positions in educational and community settings serving LCD learners such as higher education, district level positions, social services, and as community leaders.
How can a Master’s degree help me?
Did You Know?
- CA Central Valley is one of the fastest growing regions in the state with a larger percent of English language learners.
- 37.4% of the student population in CA speaks a language other than English in their homes.
Master of Arts
in Education
Multilingual
Multicultural
Education
For More Information Contact
Dr. Teresa Huerta at thuerta@csufresno.edu or 559.278.0364
www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/graduate/mme
Program Goals
- Provide educators with an advanced level of inquiry, research, and professional preparation with regards to LCD learners.
- Prepare instructional leaders who are cognizant of the challenging issues and rights faced by LCD learners in Pk-16 educational settings considering the moral, ethical and social justice perspectives.
- Give educators an understanding of the role of leadership within the context of global education systems as viewed and experienced by LCD communities.
MA Education: Option in Multilingual Multicultural Education
Suggested Curriculum
| YEAR ONE | YEAR TWO | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | |||||
| LEE 281 | Critical Pedagogy for Diverse Learners (3 units) |
LEE 282 | Research Topics in Second Language Acquisition (3 units) |
ERE 153 | Educational Statistics (3 units) or prior to being admitted into the program |
LEE 283 | Cultural Competency for Educators (3 units) |
LEE 284 | Collaborative Leadership for Educational Diversity (3 units) |
| CI 285 | Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology or ERE 288 Ed. Measurement & Program Evaluation (3 units) |
ELECTIVE | (3 units) | ELECTIVE | (3 units) | ERE 220 | Research in Education (3 units) |
LEE 298D | Project in Multilingual & Multicultural Education (1- 3 units) |
| 6 units | 9 units | 3 units | 6 units | 6 units |
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