Graduate Studies
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
There are four options within the master's of education degree program.
All of these programs require that the student be qualified for or hold a teaching certificate. The programs are intended to provide the student with advanced knowledge in curriculum, research, assessment, administration, supervision and counseling. Students will be expected to be on campus for some of the programming.*
Entrance requirements for the Master's of Education
- Complete application
- Earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale
- Official transcripts from the college/university which issued bachelor's degree.
- Official transcripts from any institutions attended after receiving bachelor's degree (if applicable)
- Applicants pursuing a science concentration must complete the GRE
- Applicants must hold a teaching certificate or be qualified for a teaching certificate
Elementary
Program for Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
EDCI 631, Introduction to Graduate Study, should be completed within the first 12 hours of a student's program of study.
Core Courses
| Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| EDCI 631 |
Introduction to Graduate Studies |
3 |
| EDCI 633 |
Educational Philosophy |
3 |
| EDCI 635 |
Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDCI 638 |
School Law |
3 |
| EDUC 539 |
Advanced Methods of Performance Assessment |
3 |
| SPED 630 |
Characteristics of Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities |
3 |
| Hours: |
18 |
Required Elementary Performance Courses
| Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| READ 531 |
Improvement of Instruction in Reading |
3 |
| EDCI 632 |
Improvement of Instruction in Health/Science in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| EDCI 634 |
Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| EDCI 636 |
Improvement of Instruction in Social Science in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| EDCI 637 |
Improvement of Language Arts in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| Hours: |
15 |
Electives
| |
Hours |
| An elective, Scholarly Project, or Thesis |
3 |
| Hours: |
3 |
| Total Hours: |
36 |
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Elementary Field Option (Concentration in a Subject Area)
Program for Elementary Field Option Curriculum and Instruction
EDCI 631, Introduction to Graduate Study, should be completed within the first 12 hours of a student's program of study.
Core Courses
| Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| EDCI 631 |
Introduction to Graduate Studies |
3 |
| EDCI 633 |
Educational Philosophy |
3 |
| EDCI 635 |
Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDCI 638 |
School Law |
3 |
| EDUC 539 |
Advanced Methods of Performance Assessment |
3 |
| SPED 630 |
Characteristics of Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities |
3 |
| Hours: |
18 |
Take one of the following courses in consultation with your advisor
| Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| READ 531 |
Improvement of Instruction in Reading |
3 |
| EDCI 632 |
Improvement of Instruction in Health/Science in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| EDCI 634 |
Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| EDCI 636 |
Improvement of Instruction in Social Science in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| EDCI 637 |
Improvement of Language Arts in the Elem/Mid School |
3 |
| Hours: |
3 |
Field of Concentration
| |
Hours |
| Complete courses in Field of Concentration |
9-12 |
| Scholarly Project, Thesis, Action Research or Practicum/Internship |
3-6 |
| Hours: |
15 |
| Total Hours: |
36 |
Fields of Concentration
Language Arts ~ Physical Education ~ Science ~ Special Education
Mathematics ~ Reading ~ Social Science
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Secondary Teacher
Program for Secondary Teacher Curriculum and Instruction
EDCI 631, Introduction to Graduate Study, should be completed within the first 12 hours of a student's program of study.
Core Courses
| Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| EDCI 631 |
Introduction to Graduate Studies |
3 |
| EDCI 633 |
Educational Philosophy |
3 |
| EDCI 635 |
Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDCI 638 |
School Law |
3 |
| EDUC 539 |
Advanced Methods of Performance Assessment |
3 |
| READ 532 |
Reading in the Content Fields |
3 |
| SPED 630 |
Characteristics of Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities |
3 |
| Hours: |
21 |
Electives
| |
Hours |
| Selected with the approval of the graduate advisor from the following fields of concentration |
15 |
| Hours: |
15 |
| Total Hours: |
36 |
Fields of Concentration
Business Education ~ Industrial Technology ~ Reading
Career and Technical Education ~ Mathematics ~ Science
Educational Technology ~ Physical Education ~ Social Science ~ Special Education
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K-12 Special Education
Program for Curriculum & Instruction - K-12, Special Education
EDCI 631, Introduction to Graduate Study, should be completed within the first 12 hours of a student's program of study.
Basic Core Courses
| Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| EDCI 631 |
Introduction to Graduate Studies |
3 |
| EDCI 633 |
Educational Philosophy |
3 |
| EDCI 635 |
Curriculum Development |
3 |
| EDCI 638 |
School Law |
3 |
| READ 635 |
Diagnosis & Correction |
3 |
| Hours: |
15 |
Required SPED Endorsement Courses
| Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| COUN 637 |
Advanced Human Development |
3 |
| SPED 516 |
Clinical Experience |
3 |
| SPED 531 |
Program Development, Implementation & Management |
3 |
| SPED 535 |
Assessing Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
3 |
| SPED 536 |
Elem/MS/Sec Methods & Materials for Mild/Moderate Disabilities |
3 |
| SPED 538 |
Consultation & Collaboration |
3 |
| SPED 539 |
Language & Learning Disorders |
3 |
| SPED 630 |
Characteristics of Behavioral & Emotional Disabilities |
3 |
| Hours: |
24 |
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