The Master of Arts (MA) prepares graduate students to serve in early childhood education as advocates, educators, policy makers, directors, administrators, and researchers to create engaging and safe learning environments for young children.
Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies
The department of Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies (TLS) prepares students to investigate and address a broad range of issues in teaching and learning. Emphasizing a sociocultural perspective, the programs nurture innovative ways of knowing, methods of inquiry, and approaches to problem-solving. Several degree programs are available in these three areas:
Teaching and Teacher Education
Language, Reading, and Culture
Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies
College of Education
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Required test(s): TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants only)
English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Please see the following link for acceptable English Proficiency Credentials: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency.
The University of Arizona institution code is 4832.
Fellowships
Tuition Scholarships
Domestic Applicants:
International Applicants:
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
4832
ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program:
32
Minumum credits: 32 units
Core coursework:
Research (3 units) students need to take one of the following:
TLS 576 Teacher Reseach (3 units)
TLS 578 Field Research in Communities and Schools (3 units)
TLS 597R Action Inquiry (3 unites)
EDP 560 Introduction to Education Research (3 units)
Major Core (6 units):
TLS 504 Language and Culture in Education (3 units)
TLS 505 Language and Literacy (3 units)
Courses in Major (12-18 units): Depends on focus area.
Field Experience (6 units): Students need to take two of the following or another approved course.
TLS 525 Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention (3 units)
TLS 526 Curricular Leadership in Literacy and Language (3 units)
TLS 578 Field Research in Communities and Schools (3 units)
TLS 693 Internship (3 units)
TLS 694a Language, Reading, and Culture (3 units)
Electives (Optional, but no more than 6 graduate units outside the department, with approval of advisor).
Exit Options: Standard Exam, Portfolio, Scholarly Paper, Take-Home Exam, Master’s Thesis, Exit Course
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.