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 33-45 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.
The Master's in Curriculum and Instruction offers several concentrations leading to initial, supplemental, and additional teaching endorsements. In addition, there are several concentrations designed for practicing educators who are interested in gaining greater expertise in areas without the need to add a teaching endorsement. All concentrations require a common "Curriculum and Instruction" Core, which is comprised of 12 credit hours, and a declared "Program Concentration" with credits ranging from 21-33 hours. The full graduate degree program ranges from 33 to 45 hours, depending on the selected concentration.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction Core | ||
| TE 800 | Foundations of Research: Methodologies and Practices for Educational Inquiry | 3 |
| TE 803 | The Dynamic Relationship Between Philosophy and Education | 3 |
| TE 804 | Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education | 3 |
| TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
| Concentrations | 21-33 | |
| Select one of the following concentrations: | ||
| Certification Concentrations: 1A | ||
| Supplemental/Additional Teaching Endorsement Concentrations: 1B | ||
| Non-Certification Master's Degree Concentrations: 1B | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33-45 | |
Certification Concentrations
Elementary Education Certification
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education Certification 2 | ||
| TE 837 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| TE 838 | Literacy Development | 3 |
| TE 839 | Pedagogies of Culture, Community, and Inclusivity | 3 |
| TE 840 | Learning Environments | 3 |
| TE 836 | Clinical Practice: Student Teaching | 6 |
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| TE 853B | Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics Grades PK-8 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
K-12/Middle/Secondary Teaching Certification (Transitional Certification Program)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| K-12/Middle/Secondary Teaching Certification (Transitional Certification Program) 2 | ||
| TE 837 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| TE 838 | Literacy Development | 3 |
| TE 839 | Pedagogies of Culture, Community, and Inclusivity | 3 |
| TE 840 | Learning Environments | 3 |
| TE 836 | Clinical Practice: Student Teaching | 6 |
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
Supplemental and Additional Teaching Endorsements
English as a Second Language
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English as a Second Language Concentration Courses | ||
| MODL 810 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| TE 824 | Language Development for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| TE 825 | Culture and Advocacy for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| TE 826 | Content Methods & Strategies for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| or SPAN 872P | Content and Language Integrated Instructional Methods for Dual Language/Bilingual Education | |
| TE 827 | Assessment and Evaluation of Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| An additional 6 credit hours of advisor-approved electives. | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
School Librarian
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| School Librarian Concentration Courses | ||
| 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 4 | 3 |
| An additional 3 credit hours of an advisor-approved elective in technology or reading. | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
Non-Certification Master's Degree Concentrations
Early Childhood Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| 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 |
| An additional 9 credit hours of advisor-approved electives. | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
Elementary Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| TE 845 | Contemporary Theory & Practice in Literacy | 3 |
| or TE 846 | Literacy, Assessment, and Instructional Intervention | |
| TE 853B | Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics Grades PK-8 | 3 |
| or TE 848 | Formative Assessment & Successful Acad Interventions for Elem School Math | |
| 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 |
| An additional 6 credit hours of advisor-approved electives. | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
Instructional Effectiveness
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Effectiveness Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 809P | Curriculum Implementation | 3 |
| TE 810 | Principles of Instructional Design | 3 |
| TE 815P | The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction | 3 |
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| TE 829 | Implementing Universal Design for Learning in School Settings | 3 |
| TE 876 | Integration of Curriculum and Digital Technology | 3 |
| An additional 6 credit hours of advisor-approved electives. | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
Reading/Special Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Reading/SPED Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| TE 823P | Science of Reading | 3 |
| TE 845 | Contemporary Theory & Practice in Literacy | 3 |
| TE 846 | Literacy, Assessment, and Instructional Intervention | 3 |
| TE 854 | Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| TESE 863 | Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Select 6 credit hours of the following: | 6 | |
| Consult & Collaboration with Families & Agencies Serv Individuals with Disabilities | ||
| Bilingual Special Education | ||
| Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ||
| Implementing Universal Design for Learning in School Settings | ||
| Intervention Strategies for Individuals with Behavioral & Emotional Disabilities | ||
| Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | ||
| Critical Issues in Special Education | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | |
Secondary Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 3 |
| Select 3-9 credit hours of the following: | 3-9 | |
| Principles of Instructional Design | ||
| The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction | ||
| Content Methods & Strategies for Multilingual Learners | ||
| 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 | 24 | |
STEM K-8 (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STEM K-8 (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Concentration Courses | ||
| TE 816G | Curriculum and Instruction Capstone 3 | 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 | 24 | |
- 1A
This is an initial certification that leads to a teaching license.
- 1B
Must already hold a teaching license.
- 2
Additional coursework may be required to satisfy content area certification requirements.
- 3
The Curriculum and Instruction MAE requires a grade of at least a B in the C&I Capstone Course TE 816G.
- 4
The School Librarian Concentration requires TE 893 in lieu of TE 816G.