The thesis/project pathway is a 30-unit course of study, including 18 units in the student’s program area of concentration and 12 units of core courses (EDUC 570 , EDUC 571 , EDUC 598 , and EDUC 599 ). In order to prepare for the thesis/project, students must take EDUC 598 (Developing a Thesis/Project) and EDUC 599 (Supervised Study for the Thesis/Project) as their final two courses in the M.A. program.
The thesis is a written product of a systematic study of a significant question, problem, or issue in education. The project is a written document describing the development of a significant undertaking appropriate to education. The thesis/project option requires an extensive write-up, including an in-depth literature review. Students must also present their thesis/project to their three-member committee in a public forum. Examples of a thesis investigation include process/product research, co-relational study, action research, ethnographic study, historical study, or theoretical study. Examples of a project include curriculum design, professional development for educators, program design, a performance piece, or a creative project.
