This MA option is designed for the individual who already holds a valid California teaching credential and wishes to earn a Master of Arts in Education. A total of 30 units are required for the Master of Arts in Education.
Admission Requirements for the M.A. in Education
1. A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. A graduate program application with corresponding fee.
3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate courses.
4. Three letters of recommendation, including two letters from the school site.
5. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B), or above in all undergraduate course work is required for regular standing admission in the degree program, or a student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7-2.9 in all undergraduate work is eligible for admission with provisional standing. Upon successful completion of the first required six graduate units of the program with a 3.5 GPA or higher, the student will be eligible for regular standing, or
A student with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5-2.69 may be admitted with provisional standing on a Probationary status. Upon completion of the following three conditions, the student will be eligible for regular standing:
- To make up for academic deficiencies, student must complete an additional fifteen units of post-Baccalaureate course work with a 3.0 GPA. All course work must be pre-approved and completed at VUSC prior to enrolling in the program courses.
- Student must complete the first required six graduate units of the program with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
- Student will meet with the Director for a progress evaluation conference to determine continuation in the degree program. The grade point average requirement is waived for a candidate with a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
6. Verification of valid California teaching credential.
7. Verification of employment with a school.
8. An interview with the Director and/or Candidate Performance Assessment Committee (CPAC).
9. Acceptance admissions by the Candidate Performance Assessment Committee (CPAC).
Upon Acceptance
Applicants who are offered acceptance are asked to submit the following items within fifteen days of their acceptance date:
- Acknowledgement of Acceptance (form provided in acceptance packet) indicating your intent to enroll for graduate studies at Vanguard;
- $100 Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable) which will be applied to your first semester’s tuition.
Program Requirements for the M.A. in Education, Teacher Leadership
| MA Electives | 6 units | |
| Up to 6 units of graduate education study transferred from another institution or 6 units of graduate electives to be completed. | ||
| MA Area of Emphasis: Teacher Leadership | 12 units | |
| EDUG 611 | Advanced Models of Teaching | 3 units |
| EDUG 612 | Theories of Learning and Teaching | 3 units |
| EDUG 613 | Spiritual Formation for Teachers | 3 units |
| EDUG 614 | Curriculum Leadership and Collaboration | 3 units |
| MA Core Requirements | 12 units | |
| Prerequisites: | Completion of elective and emphasis units | |
| EDUG 605 | Current Issues in Education | 2 units |
| EDUG 606 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 units |
| EDUG 609 | Curriculum Design and Teaching | 2 units |
| EDUG 610 | Assessment and Evaluation | 4 units |
EDUG 605 should be taken as the first course of the M.A. Core. EDUG 605 may be taken concurrently with EDUG 606. EDUG 610 must be taken as the final course of the M.A. Core. EDUG 609 may be taken concurrently with EDUG 610.
* This information is provided for ease of use, however it is not the official record. See the academic catalog for official course descriptions and requirements.
