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SPOTLIGHT Office of Graduate Studies Cal State Fullerton, rated one of the best graduate schools in the West, offers nearly 50 graduate degrees across eight colleges of instruction. The Office of Graduate Studies provides campus-wide leadership in graduate student affairs, programs, curriculum, and policies. Staff.
SPOTLIGHT President García Speaks on the Importance of Graduate Education EPOCHS program Graduate Assistants met with President García to discuss graduate education & graduate student life at CSUF. Details Preparing a thesis?    The Thesis/Dissertation review procedures changed effective last Fall 2015 semester. These were replaced with an electronic    thesis/dissertation (ETD) policy that is much simpler, less expensive, and more convenient for students.    Electronic submission of manuscripts is REQUIRED. Please contact the Thesis and Dissertation Helpdesk    at thesisdisshelpdesk@fullerton.edu  if you have any questions or concerns about the submission process that are not clear to you on    this website. Additional THESIS Resources Pre-Submission 1. Upon 598 enrollment, print out the Thesis Manual. It includes everything you need to know. 2. After you have a complete first draft, download the Thesis Template for your manuscript formatting, and paste in your draft. Proof and edit additional drafts. 3. Early in your final semester, format your work to the best of your ability. Seek assistance from a Graduate Learning Specialist if needed. 4. Review the new process in the Thesis Submission and Formal Review. 5. Print out your Thesis Verification Form for committee signatures at your defense.  6. Have your chair and committee approve your final version and complete the embargo section.  Submission Submit the following three materials to the Office of Graduate Studies by the deadline date: 1. Thesis Verification Form. Submit the original signed by full committee - no copies. 2. Online ProQuest Student Account. Create one, complete all sections, upload your submission manuscript, and pay your fees through this. Your thesis will be sent to the Thesis Reader for a format review. (If you use the ProQuest Publishing Agreement hard copy as a guide, the online application.
The final requirement for the American Studies Master’s Degree at CSUF is the writing of either a thesis or a comprehensive essay examination. In both cases, your work will be supervised and evaluated by the three faculty members you have asked to serve on your Master’s committee (one of whom you will ask to serve as chair) and have confirmed on your study plan. In deciding whether to write the thesis or the comprehensive exam, you should consider the following: Thesis A thesis in this department is an extended discussion, with a central argument, based on complex analysis of your original research and includes a review of the literature on your topic as well as a historical framework. With the approval of your committee chair, you enroll in AMST 598 in your final semester of coursework You begin by developing an outline or summary of your topic and how you plan to approach your study and then meeting with your committee for their response and advisement regarding your research and writing plan. Once you have completed your research, you submit drafts of each chapter to your committee chair for their review and circulation to the other two members. Chapters are then revised in response to faculty critique and formatted to University guidelines for theses (the Grad Studies office publishes these guidelines). Once your committee has approved the final draft, your thesis is submitted to the University thesis reader for evaluation of compliance with University standards. Theses in American Studies are typically well over 100 pages in length and organized into four -six chapters. You can find a listing of titles of completed theses in American Studies on our website. Comprehensive Exam MA Comprehensive Exam Guidelines for all exams beginning Fall 2009. At least one semester before taking their exam, MA candidates must select three of the following categories for their.
Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Program Information The outstanding faculty in our nationally accredited (NCATE) program strive to prepare reading professionals who have the knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively integrate contemporary theories of reading with sound pedagogical practice. Career Opportunities A Reading Masters opens the door to a variety of career opportunities, including: private clinician reading coach/specialist district literacy specialist teacher trainer literacy coordinator community college professor literacy specialist in publishing and industry Course Requirements* Candidates earn their MS degree and complete coursework for advanced certifications from CTC (Reading Certificate, Added Authorization and Reading Language Arts Specialist Credential) in a 30 unit program. Courses can be completed by attending on-campus, hybrid, or fully online classes. Required Courses (29 units) READ 511 Research in Reading and Literacy Education (3) READ 516 Literacy Assessment and Analysis for Instruction (3) READ 536 Literacy Curriculum: Design, Implementation and Evaluation (3) READ 507 Literacy in the Academic Disciplines (3) READ 508 Foundations of Literacy: Teaching and Learning (3) READ 514 Linguistics and Literacy Education (3) READ 560 The Sociocultural Context of Language and Literacy for English Learners (3) READ 581 Strategic Interventions for Literacy Specialists: Practicum (5) READ 585 Roles of the Literacy Leader/Specialist (3) Culminating Experience (1 unit - Selection of one of the following:) READ 595 Advanced Studies and Comprehensive Exam (1) READ 597 Project (1) READ 598 Thesis (1) *For new students only. Students who entered previous to the Fall 2012 semester should check their study plan and/or consult their advisor. Additional Requirements Maintain a Grade.



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