M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction

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Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Total Hours: 30 | Department: Educational Instruction & Leadership | School: Education and Behavioral Sciences | Major Code: 110

The purpose of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is to produce graduates who demonstrate academic and practical excellence in their respective fields. Through quality instruction grounded in current research, candidates will develop the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be highly qualified and highly effective teachers. The program is offered online in a condensed format.

Course Requirements

Core Courses (18 hours)

CourseTitleHours
EDUC 5203Introduction to Education Research3
EDUC 5103History and Philosophy of Education3
EDUC 5153Teaching Strategies3
EDUC 5183Leading in Culturally Responsive Learning Environments3
EDAD 5373Public School Law3
EDUC 5313Introduction to Learning Technologies3

Option Courses — Choose One Option (12 hours)

Option A: Generalist — Choose four courses from the following:

CourseTitle
EDUC 5113Fundamentals of Curriculum Development
EDUC 5513Professional Reflection and Ethical Practice
EDUC 5413Student and Program Assessment and Evaluation
EDUC 5613Collaboration Between Families, Communities and School
SPED 5073Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
SPED 5113Advanced Foundations of Special Education
COUN 5243Human Growth and Development in Counseling

Option B: English Education — Choose four courses from the following:

CourseTitle
ENG 5113Rhetoric for Written English
ENG 5103Studies in American Literature
ENG 5203Studies in British Literature
ENG 5323Structure/Use of English Language
ENG 5403Studies in World Literature
ENG 5533Study and Application of Literary Theories
ENG 5943Adolescent Literature
ENG 5980Seminar (3 hours)

Option C: Mathematics Education — Choose four courses from the following:

CourseTitle
MATH 5513The Teaching of Algebra and Functions
MATH 5523The Teaching of Number and Operations
MATH 5533The Teaching of Geometry and Measurement
MATH 5543Mathematical Problem Solving for Teaching
MATH 5553Teaching of Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability
MATH 5593Problems & Issues in Math Education

Option D: Science Education — Choose four courses from the following:

CourseTitle
EDUC 5113Fundamentals of Curriculum Development
PSCI 5503Foundations of the STEM Classroom
BIOL 5943The Life Science Classroom
SCIE 5403The Physical Science Classroom
SCIE 5903The Earth, Space Science Classroom

Option E: Educational Technology — All four of the following:

CourseTitle
EDUC 5243Administration of Learning Technologies
EDUC 5333Digital Storytelling/Communications to Empower Learning Communities
EDUC 5353Learning Technologies to Bridge the Digital Divide
EDUC 5373Innovative Leadership for Digital Age Learning Environments

Option F: English as a Second Language (ESL)

CourseTitle
EDUC 5113Fundamentals of Curriculum Development
ESL 5103Foundations of ESL Education
ESL 5203Languages and Cultures
ESL 5303ESL Methods, Materials & Assessment

Option G: Theatre Pedagogy

CourseTitle
THTR 5113Producing the High School Play
THTR 5223Classical Theatre
THTR 5363Acting Theory in America
THTR 5373Approaches to Directing

Option H: Music

CourseTitle
MUS 5213Form and Analysis
MUS 5333History and Philosophy of Music Education
MUS 5353Music Education Curriculum Development
MUS 5363Music Education Admin and Supervision

Option I: Reading

CourseTitle
ELED 5013Foundations & Survey of Reading at Advanced Level
ELED 5643Literacy Materials and Environments
ELED 5653Content Area Reading
ESL 5303ESL Methods, Materials and Assessment

Total Hours Required: 30