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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Multicultural Studies in Education, M.S.

The graduate plan in Multicultural Studies in Education leads to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree. This interdisciplinary plan is designed so that students will be prepared comprehensively at an advanced level to deal effectively with multicultural issues in schools. The plan requires a minimum of 36 hours, including the following requirements.

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.

Degree Requirements

Professional Education Core (12 hours)

Track A - Bilingual Education

Track A-Bilingual Education (12 hours)

Support Area (6 hours)

Choose one course from:

Advised elective

Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)

Option 1
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 2
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3
Six hours from SILC elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .

Track B - English as a Second Language

Track B-English as a Second Language (12 hours)

Support Area (6 hours)

Choose one course from:

Advised elective

Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)

Option 1
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 2
In consultation with adviser
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3
Six hours from elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .

Track C - Multicultural Education

Track C-Multicultural Education (12 hours)

Advised elective

Support Area (6 hours)

Advised elective

Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)

Option 1
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 2
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3
Six hours from SILC elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .

Track D - Social Justice in Education

Track D - Social Justice in Education (12 hours)

Support Area (6 hours)

Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)

Option 1
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 2
Additional Information
Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3
Three additional hours from SILC elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .