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MA in Curriculum and Instruction

Program Description | Admission | Degree Requirements | Courses


Program Description

The graduate programs in Curriculum and Instruction are designed to accomplish the following basic purposes: a) to improve and extend the professional competence of early childhood, middle, and secondary teachers; b) to prepare teachers for special positions in the schools; c) and, to prepare students for doctoral work in university graduate programs. Students seeking a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction will receive an individually designed plan that best suits their interest and needs. Individualized degree plans may also be designed for persons interested in a master’s degree but not holding nor seeking teacher certification. Additionally, a program to attain initial certification for persons holding a degree in a teaching field is offered in this department.

Students seeking initial certification may also pursue a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. For students seeking teacher certification as part of the master’s degree, 24- certification hours are required.

Students seeking a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction will take thesis hours while completing the thesis at the end of the master’s degree. The thesis hours will replace hours within the degree electives. The remainder of the program will be individualized.


Admission

Student applications for admission to the graduate programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are assessed holistically on multiple criteria by a faculty committee. To be considered, students should submit:
1.  An undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution
2.  An acceptable undergraduate grade point average
3.  An acceptable score on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination
4.  Score on the GRE writing section
5. A letter of recommendation referencing the applicant’s potential as a teacher leader

Students who have not yet completed their admission file (i.e. have not taken the GRE) may be approved for enrollment for one semester by the academic advisor. Students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission may be granted probationary admission for enrollment in coursework for one semester


Degree Requirements

Master of Arts (Thesis Option) This degree plan is designed for individuals who wish to write a thesis as part of the requirements for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. The thesis courses will replace any two elective courses selected by the student. A comprehensive examination is required during the final semester of course work. Students must be enrolled during the semester the comprehensive examination is taken.

 

Core Hours
(Non-Certification)

1st Minor Hours
(C & I or teaching area)

2nd Minor Hours
(C & I or teaching area)

12 hour core 12 12
12 hour core 18 6
12 hour core 24 0

 

 

Core Coursework 12 SCH
CI           570 Research in Teaching 3 SCH
CI           584 Curricular Trends for Classroom Teachers 3 SCH
CI           583 Integrating Current Technologies in Teaching 3 SCH
CI           593 Assessment of Learning 3 SCH
Teaching Field/ C & I Electives 12-24 SCH
CI           533 Roles and Responsibilities of the Professional Educator 3 SCH
CI           560 Advanced Techniques and Methods of Instruction 3 SCH
CI           585 Current Issues in Education 3 SCH
CI           587 Workshop in Education 3 SCH
CI           590 Advanced Methods of Classroom Management and Discipline 3 SCH
EED       591 Problems in Teaching Elementary Mathematics 3 SCH
EED       592 Problems in Teaching Elementary Science 3 SCH
EED       596 Problems in Teaching Social Studies 3 SCH
CI           593 Assessment of Learning 3 SCH
CI           597 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan 3 SCH
Total Hours   36 SCH

 

 


Courses

Curriculum and Instruction (CIED)

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