Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Education
Offered by Department of Teacher Education
Program Information and Admission Requirements
The Curriculum and Instruction Program requires four core classes covering the areas of research, democracy, diversity, and technology in accordance with the renewed focus of the College of Education. The program is 36 credit hours; however, additional credit hours may be needed for state certification in some endorsement areas.
Admission requirements include GPA and a Professional Biography. Applicants may include Graduate Record Examination scores if available.
The Curriculum and Instruction program is designed to provide educators with an opportunity for gaining knowledge and skill in the design, development and evaluation of school curriculum. In addition, this degree is intended to assist the classroom practitioner in gaining greater expertise in a chosen instructional specialization or endorsement area. Instructional specialization could include, but is not limited to, focus areas such as art, elementary education, English as a Second Language, mathematics, political science, social sciences, and a variety of other topics and endorsements.
Successful completion of a comprehensive examination/project is required of students prior to graduation. There are three parts:
- Program examination/project
- Departmental examination, and
- College of Education Survey of Desired Outcomes.
Contact your adviser at least one semester in advance of your planned graduation. Additionally, you must apply for graduation in the first few weeks of the semester in which you intend to graduate even if you will not attend.
This program is offered online only.
All students are required to complete an exit survey during the semester of graduation or program completion.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 24 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Early Childhood Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| Take all of the following: | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 851 | Principles of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| TE 852 | Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| TE 853A | Improvement of Instruction in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| TE 857 | Early Communication, Language and Literacy | 3 |
| TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | 3 |
| An additional 9 credit hours of advisor approved electives | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Elementary Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 845 | Contemporary Theory & Practice in Literacy | 3 |
| or TE 846 | Literacy, Assessment, and Instructional Intervention | |
| TE 853C | Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts | 3 |
| TE 853D | Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Science | 3 |
| TE 853E | Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Social Studies | 3 |
| TE 853B | Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics Grades PK-8 | 3 |
| or TE 848 | Formative Assessment & Successful Acad Interventions for Elem School Math | |
| TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | 3 |
| An additional 6 hours of advisor approved electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Reading/Special Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 845 | Contemporary Theory & Practice in Literacy | 3 |
| TE 846 | Literacy, Assessment, and Instructional Intervention | 3 |
| TE 854 | Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| TE 816B | Practicum: Reading and Literacy | 3 |
| TESE 863 | Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Select 9 credit hours of the following: | 9 | |
| Consult & Collaboration with Families & Agencies Serv Individuals with Disabilities | ||
| Bilingual Special Education | ||
| Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts | ||
| Characteristics and Strategies for individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Health Disorders | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Intervention Strategies for Individuals with Behavioral & Emotional Disabilities | ||
| Inclusion and Differentiation Strategies for the 21st Century Classroom | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
English as a Second Language Concentration1
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 824 | Language Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
| TE 825 | English Language Learners (ELL): Culture, Civil Rights, and Advocacy | 3 |
| TE 826 | Content Methods & Strategies for Teaching English As A Second Language | 3 |
| TE 827 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | 3 |
| TE 853A | Improvement of Instruction in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| TE 816A | Practicum: Education | 3 |
| An additional six credit hours of advisor-approved electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Secondary Education Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | 3 |
| Select 3-9 credit hours of the following: | 3-9 | |
| Instructional Design for Learning | ||
| The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction | ||
| Content Methods & Strategies for Teaching English As A Second Language | ||
| Implementing Universal Design for Learning in School Settings | ||
| Disciplinary Literacy | ||
| Integration of Curriculum and Digital Technology | ||
| Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Select 12-18 additional credit hours from a Content Area (Business, History, English, Math, Science, etc.) TBD and approved by academic advisor. | 12-18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Instructional Effectiveness Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 810 | Instructional Design for Learning | 3 |
| TE 815P | The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction | 3 |
| TE 829 | Implementing Universal Design for Learning in School Settings | 3 |
| TE 876 | Integration of Curriculum and Digital Technology | 3 |
| TE 809P | Curriculum Implementation | 3 |
| TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | 3 |
| An additional 6 credit hours of advisor approved electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Transitional Certification Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 837 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| TE 838 | Middle Level and Secondary Literacy | 3 |
| TE 839 | Pedagogies of Culture, Community, and Inclusivity | 3 |
| TE 840 | Middle Level and Secondary Learning Environment | 3 |
| TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | 3 |
| TESE 837P | Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| or TESE 830 | Consult & Collaboration with Families & Agencies Serv Individuals with Disabilities | |
| TE 836 | Clinical Practice: Student Teaching | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
STEM K-8 (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Take all of the following: | ||
| TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | 3 |
| TE 828 | Infusing STEM in the K-8 Classroom | 3 |
| TE 848 | Formative Assessment & Successful Acad Interventions for Elem School Math | 3 |
| TE 853B | Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics Grades PK-8 | 3 |
| TE 853D | Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Science | 3 |
| Take 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Teacher Leadership | ||
| Leadership in Learning Design and Technology | ||
| An additional 6 credit hours of advisor approved electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
School Librarian Concentration2
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core Courses | ||
| TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
| TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Take all of the following: | ||
| TE 868 | Copyright, Fair Use, and Ethics | 3 |
| TE 869 | Introduction to School Library Program | 3 |
| TE 871 | Collection Development and Management | 3 |
| TE 872 | Organization of School Library and Technology Resources | 3 |
| TE 873 | Reference Services and Resources | 3 |
| TE 875 | Administration of the School Library | 3 |
| TE 893 | Field Experiences in School Library | 3 |
| Take an additional 3 credit hours of an advisor approved elective in technology or reading | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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The ESL Concentration Area will qualify an individual for adding an ESL PK-12 endorsement to the Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
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The School Librarian Concentration Area will qualify an individual for adding a PK-12 School Librarian endorsement to the Nebraska Teaching Certificate.