Curriculum and Instruction (MA w/ Teacher Certification Concentration)
Description
Please Note:
Programs in the Department of Education are not admitting new students.
Students currently enrolled in the program will be allowed to complete the
program requirements as defined by each student's plan of work.
Overview
Pursuing a Master of Arts with a major in Curriculum and Instruction will help you to envision, create and implement effective, high-achieving and equitable education in our fast-paced and ever-evolving world.
91福利社 offers two graduate programs in this field to fit where you are in your career:
- Experienced educators (e.g., K-12/higher education/adult education leaders) who seek to lead renewal initiatives in school settings and/or community-based organizations.
- Educators seeking initial teacher certification that positions them to be educator leaders.
Both programs model a hybrid course teaching methodology so that you experience the power of integrating face-to-face and technology supported learning to engage the learner.
To learn more about our program for experienced educators, please visit the page for our Master of Arts with a major in Curriculum and Instruction.
If you are seeking initial teacher certification, please continue reading on this page for more on our Master of Arts with a major in Curriculum and Instruction and concentration in teacher certification.
Master of Arts with a Major in Curriculum and Instruction - Teacher Certification Concentration
This program is designed to meet your needs when you elect to change careers and enter the teaching profession, addresses the teaching standards required to qualify for certification, and emphasizes the application of previous education and experience.
You develop a comprehensive knowledge and competency base for making effective teaching decisions by engaging in active learning situations that integrate theory and research findings with practical action toward student achievement of clear educational goals.
Core courses of this master’s degree provide you with a framework to leverage classroom and school-wide strategies that enable you to collaborate with professional colleagues, parents and community resources as a teacher leader.
You will work closely with your program advisor to select a program focus and to plan a course of study that includes prior knowledge, experience, and special interests.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must qualify for graduate study and must show evidence of both a teaching major of at least 30 hours and/or teaching minors of at least 20 hours. A 3.0 GPA in the applicant's overall undergraduate record and at least a 2.7 GPA in a teaching major and/or teaching minors are required for admission to the program. In addition, teacher certification candidates must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and meet or exceed the accepted cut score in mathematics and combined reading/writing, submit three letters of recommendation indicating the ability to pursue a career path in teaching, and be accepted by the Teacher Education Council.
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Handbooks
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Degree Requirements 鈥� 47-58 credit hours
Core Courses of Master's Degree
- EDU 5000 Methods of Educational Research (3 credits)
- EDU 5160 Elementary Curriculum Construction (3 credits) OR EDU 5170 Secondary Curriculum Construction (3 credits)
- EDU 5960 Program Planning, Evaluation, Development and Implementation (3 credits)
Research Requirement
- EDU 5510 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction* (3 credits), OR (Classes below may be elected to fulfill research requirement with program director approval:*)
Subtotal: 12-15 credits
Secondary Teacher Certification Requirements