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Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Teaching, Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Single Subject (Music Education)

The Master of Arts in Teaching is designed for individuals who wish to complete requirements for a California preliminary teaching credential or to strengthen their ability to facilitate learning for all students in a K-12 environment (non-credential). Three programs are available: Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Single Subject (Music Education).

Multiple Subject
The M.A.T. Multiple Subject is designed for those interested in teaching at the elementary level. The non-credential option requires a minimum of 31 units; the credential option requires a minimum of 33 units.

Single Subject
The M.A.T. Single Subject is designed for those interested in teaching at the secondary level. The emphasis offers specializations in English, science (biological sciences, chemistry, geoscience or physics), mathematics and social science. The non-credential option requires a minimum of 28 units; the credential option requires a minimum of 30 units.

Single Subject (Music Education)
The M.A.T. Single Subject (Music Education) offers two tracks: choral/general and instrumen­tal. A minimum of 39 units is required.

The Multiple Subject and Single Subject emphases are available online.

Core CoursesUnits
EDUC 516The Framing Experience2
EDUC 518The Application of Theories of Learning to Classroom Practice4
EDUC 519Human Differences and Teaching Special Populations4
EDUC 517abUnderstanding the Social Context of Urban Schools2-2
EDUC 543Instruction for LimitedEnglish Proficient Students2

Additional course work for the Bilingual, Cross Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Credential:
EDUC 558Culture Learning in Schools: Latino3

Multiple SubjectUnits
EDUC 551Teaching Physical Education1
EDUC 554Visual and Performing Arts in Elementary Subjects2
EDUC 566Teaching Mathematics and Science4
EDUC 567English and Language Arts in Elementary Social Studies4

Credential Track
EDUC 568Guided Practice6

Non-Credential Track
EDUC 569Capstone Portfolio in Learning and Instruction4

Single SubjectUnits
Select one of the following:
EDUC 534Integrating English and Social Studies in Secondary Classrooms4
EDUC 566Teaching Mathematics and Science4

Select one of the following:
EDUC 535Teaching Secondary English and Language Arts4
EDUC 539Teaching Secondary Science4
EDUC 542Teaching Secondary Social Studies4
EDUC 545Teaching Secondary Mathematics4

Credential Track
EDUC 568Guided Practice6

Non-Credential Track
EDUC 569Capstone Portfolio in Learning and Instruction4

Single Subject (Music Education)Units
EDUC 512Reading and Writing Methods for Secondary Teaching2
MUED 510Leading a Music Program in a Public School Setting2
MUED 515Using Technology in the Classroom2
MUED 540Motivation and Discipline in the Music Classroom2
MUED 549abDirected Teaching: Public School Music2-2

Additional course work for Instrumental Track
MUED 522abTeaching Public School Instrumental Music3-2
MUED 524Teaching and Conducting Public School Instrumental Ensembles4
MUED 526Teaching General/Choral Music for Instrumentalists2

Additional course work for Choral/General Track
MUED 532Teaching General Music K-83
MUED 534Teaching and Conducting Public School Choral Ensembles4
MUED 536Teaching Instrumental Music for Vocalists2
MUED 547Vocal Pedagogy in the Public School Classroom2

Master of Education

The Master of Education is designed for individuals seeking a career or advancement opportunities in education as a teacher or administrator. A minimum of 28 units is required.

Required COURSESUnits
EDPT 502Learning and Individual Differences3
EDPT 510Human Learning3
EDPT 511Human Motivation in Education3
EDPT 540Introduction to Educational Measurement and Evaluation3
EDPT 550Statistical Inference3
EDPT 571Instructional Design3
EDPT 576Technology in Contemporary Education and Training3
CTSE 593abMaster's Seminar2-2

One course from the following:
EDPT 520Human Lifespan Development3
EDPT 570Language and Cultural Diversity in Learning3

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

The program for the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy is offered for those students seeking to prepare for the practice of marriage and family therapy. Students who complete this specialized professional degree program and who fulfill the additional state-mandated requirements are eligible for the State of California's Marriage and Family Therapy license. A minimum of 60 units is required.

REQUIRED COURSESUnits
EDCO 541Theories in Counseling Psychology3
EDUC 500The Counseling Process3
EDUC 507Professional Identity, Law and Ethics for Counselors3
EDUC 515Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy3
EDUC 544Measurement Procedures for Counselors3
EDUC 546Psychopathology for Marriage and Family Therapists3
EDUC 547Career Development: Theory and Process3
EDUC 553Psychopharmacology and the Effects of Substance Abuse3
EDUC 570Research Methods and Data Analysis for Counselors3
EDUC 583Counseling through the Lifespan3
EDUC 593abMaster's Seminar, or
EDUC 594abMaster's Thesis2-2
EDUC 633Child and Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence2
EDUC 634Couples Counseling 3
EDUC 635Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents3
EDUC 636Perspectives on Human Sexuality3
EDUC 637Group Counseling: Theory and Process3
EDUC 638Cross-Cultural Counseling: Research and Practice3
EDUC 644Practicum in Counseling3
EDUC 645abFieldwork in Counseling3-3

Certificate in School Counseling

The School Counseling Certificate program is designed for students enrolled in the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) program who wish to complete additional requirements to earn USC recommendation for a Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling Credential. Students must have completed the following courses in the MMFT degree program prior to admission to the School Counseling Certificate program: EDCO 541, EDUC 500, EDUC 507, EDUC 544, EDUC 547, EDUC 570, EDUC 583, EDUC 637 and EDUC 638.

Required CoursesUnits
EDCO 504Behavior Management in the Classroom3
EDCO 505Counseling and Collaborative Consultation in the School Setting3
EDCO 506Development, Administration, and Evaluation of Pupil Personnel Services3
EDCO 574School Counseling Practicum2
EDCO 575School Counseling Field Experience4
EDPT 502Learning and Individual Differences3
EDUC 514School Counseling Seminar3

Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages qualifies holders of this degree to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). Graduates of the program become teachers, curriculum specialists or administrators in ESL programs, mainly at the secondary, adult and college levels, both in the U.S. and abroad. The program also welcomes experienced primary school teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of language teaching and learning. Students are required to complete a minimum of 33 units of approved graduate-level course work.

Required CoursesUnits
EDHP 510Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages3
EDHP 511Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers3
EDHP 518Applied Linguistics: Teaching American English Pronunciation3
EDHP 519Applied Linguistics: Teaching English Grammar3
EDHP 521Course Design for Language Learning3
EDHP 588Practicum in Second Language Teaching3
EDHP 593abMaster's Seminar, or
EDHP 594abMaster's Thesis2-2
EDUC 527Assessment in the Language Classroom2

Electives (9 units)Units
The remaining 9 units are electives approved by the advisor and can include LING 411 Linguistics and Education.

Master of Education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

The Master of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is a professional one-year program of intensive course work for experienced teachers, teacher trainers or administrators in the international community who are required or desire to teach English as a foreign language. The program combines theoretical principles and frameworks for language as well as theories of language learning and teaching (EFL) with the practical aspects of syllabus design and language teaching prac­tice. Students in this program are required to complete 28 units of course work and 300 hours of intensive English instruction.

Required CoursesUnits
EDHP 510Applied Linguistics: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages3
EDHP 511Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers3
EDHP 518Teaching American English Pronunciation3
EDHP 519Applied Linguistics: Teaching English Grammar3
EDHP 521Course Design for Language Learning3
EDHP 585abEnglish for Academic Purposes3-3
EDHP 588Practicum in Second Language Teaching3
EDUC 527Assessment in the Language Classroom2
EDUC 528Course Proposal Project2
Intensive English instruction – 15 hours per week

Master of Education, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs

The Master of Education, Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs provides current and prospective professionals working in various capacities within two-year, four-year and professional postsecondary institutions with the theoretical foundation and practical applications to excel in a variety of higher education administrative and students services positions (academic advising and support services). Students will have an opportunity to develop an area of proficiency such as student affairs, athletic administration or academic advising. A minimum of 41 units of graduate-level course work is required.

Required courses Units
EDHP 500Foundations of Higher, Adult, and Professional Education3
EDHP 551Applied Educational Ethnography3
EDHP 552The Politics of Difference3
EDHP 563Student Affairs Work in College3
EDHP 587Fieldwork in Higher, Adult, and Professional Education4
EDHP 593abMaster's Seminar, or
EDHP 594abMaster's Thesis2-2
EDHP 657Management of Student Services in Higher Education3
EDHP 687Student Development in Higher Education3
EDPT 550Statistical Inference3
Approved electives12

Master of Education, School Counseling

The Master of Education, School Counseling is geared toward socially responsible individuals who are aware that many of the issues pupils confront have societal origins. Designed to prepare educators interested in becoming school counselors in grades pre-K through grade 12, successful candidates will obtain the Master of Education, School Counseling degree along with USC recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Credential. Forty-eight units of course work, 100 clock hours in a practicum experience and 600 clock hours of supervised field experience are required.

Required coursesUnits
EDCO 503Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling3
EDCO 504Behavior Management in the Classroom 3
EDCO 505Counseling and Collaborative Consultation in the School Setting3
EDCO 506Development, Administration and Evaluation of Pupil Personnel Services3
EDCO 541Theories in Counseling3
EDCO 574School Counseling Practicum2
EDCO 575School Counseling Field Experience4
EDPT 502Learning and Individual Differences3
EDPT 520Human Lifespan Development3
EDPT 550Statistical Inference3
EDUC 500The Counseling Process3
EDUC 514School Counseling Seminar3
EDUC 544Measurement Procedures for Counselors3
EDUC 547Career Development: Theory and Process3
EDUC 637Group Counseling: Theory and Process3
EDUC 638Cross-Cultural Counseling: Research and Practice3

Dual Degree Program

Doctor of Education/Master of Business Administration

The Rossier School of Education and the Marshall School of Business jointly offer a dual degree program that emphasizes educational leadership and management competencies across the wide variety of education-related organizations in the public, non-profit and for-profit sectors and is designed to prepare students to assume executive leadership positions in these organizations, including schools, universities, educating businesses, regional, state and federal education agencies, education research institutions, and private foundations with education missions. Graduates of the Ed.D./M.B.A. program will be prepared to significantly improve the scope and quality of educational services to targeted populations through the application of management skills to the field of education and of education principles to business enterprises.

A total of 90 units is required for the dual degree: 48 units in the Marshall School of Business and 42 units in the Rossier School of Education.

Students must apply to both the Marshall School of Business and the Rossier School of Education.