Education, MS
The MS in Education prepares candidates to advance their professions as teachers, counselors, curriculum developers, administrators and leaders in a range of educational settings.
Program Intro
In CBU's MS in Education program, candidates develop expertise in their chosen concentration and leadership skills to be a person of influence and agent of change in the field of education and beyond.
*1-2 years
Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Why Earn Your MS in Education at CBU?
Learn theory and put it into practice
The MS in Education balances theory, practice and research — allowing students to understand the application of concepts in resolving real-world instructional challenges. Coursework integrates multiple disciplines, allowing students to identify and build on individual strengths.
Attend classes at night
The graduate education programs support student success while accommodating the needs of working professionals. Most classes are offered on weeknights, allowing students to continue working while in school. Courses integrate learning experiences that directly relate to students' professional goals, allowing them to apply learning in the workplace.
Earn your master’s and your credential
Students pursuing a teaching credential at CBU have the added value of also working toward a master's degree in education.
Apply Christian perspective to courses
The graduate programs in education are enriched with a Christian perspective that honors every individual's right to learn. Graduates are valued for their ethical approach to the profession and for their commitment to the concept of quality education for all.
Graduate from an esteemed university
The Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education enjoys an excellent reputation with school districts across the Inland Empire, and maintains strong relationships with district faculty, staff, and administrators. As a result, CBU educators are competitively positioned in the education marketplace.
What You'll Learn
Students graduating with an MS in Education will learn to:
- Evaluate a range of contemporary issues related to education from a variety of worldviews
and perspectives.
- Develop and articulate a personal worldview.
- Develop and articulates a personal leadership philosophy.
- Analyze trends, issues, and research associated with education in general as well
as within their specific specialization.
- Examine principles of teaching that can be derived from psychological theories and
research for both pedagogy and andragogy.
- Analyze educational systems in the global society using theories of teaching and learning.
Program Details
- Special Education in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Special Education in Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Teaching
EDU 501: Leadership, Worldviews and Contemporary Issues
Students will evaluate a range of contemporary issues related to education from different leadership and worldview perspectives and develop a worldview and leadership philosophy.
EDU 534: International and Comparative Education
This course examines K-12 educational systems in the global society. Students will compare schooling in various societies and examine the history of their respective educational systems.
EDU 542: Models of Teaching and Learning
Students explore varied strategies of instruction from four families of teaching models: behavioral, social, personal, and information processing.
Doreen Ferko, Ph.D.
Professor of Special Education
Program Lead Mild Moderate Service Needs Education Specialist Credential
Faculty Leadership Studies, PhD program and Leadership in Higher Education and Student Affairs MA program
Office Phone: 951-343-4238
E-mail: dferko@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: YCTR B235
Jeff McNair, Ph.D.
Professor of Education
Director, Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Program
Office Phone: 951-343-4489
E-mail: jmcnair@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center, Room B234
Keith Walters, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Educational Effectiveness, School of Education
Professor of Education
Office Phone: 951-343-4542
E-mail: kwalters@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: YCTR B232
1. How long does the program take?
The length of the program varies, depending on course load and concentration. Please
contact the graduate program advisor at the Metcalf School of Education or attend
a Graduate Program Information Session for a program completion timeline.
2. Can I work full time while enrolled in the program?
Yes. Most students in the graduate program in education are working teachers, educators
and professionals.
3. When do classes meet?
The graduate education programs at CBU are designed to accommodate the busy schedules
of working adults. Most classes are offered Monday through Thursday evenings.
As you make decisions about graduate school, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.
| Application Deadlines | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | May 15 | November 1 | March 1 |
| Standard | August 1 | December 1 | April 1 |
Career Possibilities
Graduates of CBU's MS in Education can apply their field of study to a variety of education careers.
- Teacher
- Faith-Based Educator
- Director of Educational Technology
- Specialist in Special Education
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Next Steps
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