» The MACI Program

Program Coordinator

Dr. Amy Ardell

Full Time Faculty

Dr. Margie Curwen

Dr. Anaida Colon-Muniz

Dr. Cathery Yeh

Dr. Miguel Zavala

Adjunct Faculty 

Andrea Rodriguez-Minkoff

Judy Williams

Credential Specialist

Maria Lynch 

Fieldwork Administrator

Robin Blauvelt

When are classes held?

Classes are held between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Where is Chapman University located?

Chapman University is located in the City of Orange, California. 

Where can I mail my supporting documents?

Chapman University
Office of Graduate Admission
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866

How do I submit my letters of recommendation?

Your letters of recommendation will be submitted electronically through the online application. On the left-hand side of the online application you will be asked to input the name and email address of your recommenders. They will receive an email with information on submitting your letter of recommendation electronically. We do not accept written letters of recommendation directly from the student.

What if I have a question about an admission decision?

1. Any applicant who wishes to inquire about or to appeal an admission decision made by the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program at the Attallah College of Educational Studies may contact the program administrative assistant in writing at kmccuen@chapman.edu. If the student wishes to submit a formal written grievance, this must be received by kmccuen@chapman.edu within 10 days of admissions decision. Once the written grievance has been received, it will be forwarded to the program coordinator, who will review documentation with the admissions committee and respond in writing to the candidate.

2. If the student wishes to further grieve the response they may do so in writing to kmccuen@chapman.edu within 10 days of grievance response. At this point, the applicant's file (including candidate’s application package and review scores) will be forwarded to the program coordinator and a meeting will be arranged with the applicant to review applicant documents and program decision.

3. Should the applicant desire to file a formal grievance, a written appeal should be sent within five working days to the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. The Associate Dean will confer with the applicant and meet with the program coordinator and faculty if appropriate. Within 10 business days of meeting with the Associate Dean, the applicant will receive a formal written statement indicating the decision of the college.

How do I receive more information?

The Attallah College of Educational Studies offers monthly graduate information sessions. These sessions are great opportunities to obtain further information about the program and meet with the program coordinator.

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• State of CA Certificate of Clearance: Must possess for fieldwork
• Negative TB Test Verification: Must possess for fieldwork
• U.S. Constitution Status: Must be satisfied prior to EDUC 583
• CPR (Infant, Child, & Adult) certification: Must be obtained prior to credential application at end of program
• CBEST: Must pass before enrolling in Student Teaching (EDUC 583)
• CSET: Must pass before enrolling in Student Teaching (EDUC 583)
• Students who possess a valid State of California Credential (e.g., Substitute Teaching, Pupil Personnel Services) may submit a copy of their credential in lieu of a CA Certificate of Clearance.

Courses

Summer Semester

• MACI 631: Differentiation in Academically Diverse K-12 Classrooms (3 credits)
• EDUC 571: Collaboration for Inclusive Schooling (3 credits)
• Obtain CA Certificate of Clearance or Sub Permit by August 1 of Year 5

Fall Semester

• MACI 582: Elementary Teaching Residency (3 credits)

-or-

• MACI 583: Secondary Teaching Residency (3 credits)
• MACI 600: Professional Seminar (4 credits)
• EDUC 550: Evaluating Teaching Performance Expectations (1 credit)

Interterm

• MACI 582: Elementary Teaching Residency (3 credits)

-or-

• MACI 583: Secondary Teaching Residency (3 credits)

Spring Semester

• MACI 582: Elementary Teaching Residency (3 credits)

-or-

• MACI 583: Secondary Teaching Residency (3 credits)
• MACI 600: Professional Seminar (4 credits)

Summer Semester

• MACI 583: Teacher Residency (3 credits)
• MACI 575: Critical Analysis of Educational Practice
• Demonstration of Mastery