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 |
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Department Core Courses 1 | ||
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 |
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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 |
Select 9 credit hours of the following: | 9 | |
Curriculum Implementation | ||
Instructional Design for Learning | ||
The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction | ||
Contemporary Theory & Practice in Reading | ||
Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts | ||
Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics for Grades PK-3 | ||
Designing Digital Learning Environments | ||
Thesis | ||
Nature and Needs of Exceptionalities | ||
Psychology & Education of Gifted & Talented Learners | ||
Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | ||
Art Methods for Young Children | ||
Children's Literature | ||
Physical Education for Students with Disabilities | ||
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 Reading | 3 |
TE 853C | Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts | 3 |
TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | 3 |
TE 853F | Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics for Grades PK-3 | 3 |
or TE 853G | Improvement of Mathematics Instruction for Grades 4-8 | |
or TE 848 | Formative Assessment & Successful Acad Interventions for Elem School Math | |
Select 12 credit hours of the following: | 12 | |
Instructional Design for Learning | ||
The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction | ||
Content Methods & Strategies for Teaching English As A Second Language | ||
Infusing STEM in the K-8 Classroom | ||
Implementing Universal Design for Learning in School Settings | ||
Literacy, Assessment, and Instructional Intervention | ||
Elementary School Curriculum | ||
Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Science | ||
Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Social Studies | ||
Reading in the Content Areas | ||
Integration of Curriculum and Digital Technology | ||
Thesis | ||
Special Topics (Approved topic: Advanced Instruction) | ||
Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | ||
Inclusion and Differentiation Strategies for the 21st Century Classroom | ||
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 Reading | 3 |
TE 846 | Literacy, Assessment, and Instructional Intervention | 3 |
TE 854 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
TE 816B | Practicum: Reading | 3 |
TESE 863 | Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
Select 9 credit hours of the following: | 9 | |
Bilingual Special Education | ||
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 | ||
Co-Teaching & Collaborative Services | ||
or TESE 830 | Consult & Collaboration with Families & Agencies Serv Individuals with Disabilities | |
Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts | ||
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
English as a Second Language 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 | ||
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 | ||
Reading in the Content Areas | ||
Integration of Curriculum and Digital Technology | ||
Thesis | ||
Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | ||
Select 12-18 additional credit hours from a Content Area (Business, History, English, Math, Science, etc.) | 12-18 | |
TBD and approved by academic advisor | ||
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 899P | Special Topics (Approved topic: Advanced Instruction) | 3 |
TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | 3 |
Select 6 credit hours of the following: | 6 | |
Curriculum Implementation | ||
Content Methods & Strategies for Teaching English As A Second Language | ||
Seminar in Student Teaching Supervision | ||
Thesis | ||
Psychology & Education of Gifted & Talented Learners | ||
Teacher Leadership | ||
Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | ||
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 831 | Professional Skills & Knowledge I | 6 |
TE 832 | Professional Skills and Knowledge II | 6 |
TE 833 | Context of Education | 6 |
Select one of the following options: | 6 | |
For Holders of Transitional Permits | ||
Clinical Practice 1: Introduction to Transitional Student Teaching and Clinical Practice 2: Transitional Student Teaching | ||
For Students who do not hold a Transitional Permit | ||
Clinical Practice: Student Teaching | ||
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 853D | Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Science | 3 |
Take 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
Teacher Leadership | ||
Leadership in Learning Design and Technology | ||
Take 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
Improvement of Instruction in Mathematics for Grades PK-3 | ||
Improvement of Mathematics Instruction for Grades 4-8 | ||
Take 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
The Effective Teacher: Enhancing Classroom Instruction | ||
Implementing Universal Design for Learning in School Settings | ||
Improvement of Instruction in Early Childhood Education | ||
Motivating the 21st Century Learner | ||
Integration of Curriculum and Digital Technology | ||
Seminar in Instructional Technology | ||
Program Design for High Ability Education | ||
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Montessori - Early Childhood 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: | ||
TEMO 803P | Montessori-Philosophy and Child Development | 3 |
TEMO 811P | Montessori Early Childhood-Practical Life | 3 |
TEMO 812P | Montessori Early Childhood-Math and Sensorial | 3 |
TEMO 813P | Montessori Early Childhood-Language and Grammar | 3 |
TEMO 831 | Montessori Early Childhood Core Applications I | 3 |
TEMO 832 | Montessori Early Childhood Core Applications II | 3 |
TEMO 833 | Montessori Practicum 1: Early Childhood | 1 |
TEMO 834 | Montessori Practicum 2: Early Childhood | 2 |
An additional three credit hours of advisor-approved electives | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Montessori - Elementary I 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: | ||
TEMO 803P | Montessori-Philosophy and Child Development | 3 |
TEMO 806P | Montessori Elementary I - Physical Science/Biology | 3 |
TEMO 807P | Montessori Elementary I - History/Geography | 3 |
TEMO 809P | Montessori Elementary I - Language/Grammar | 3 |
TEMO 810P | Montessori Elementary I - Mathematics/Geometry | 3 |
TEMO 841 | Montessori Elementary I Core Applications I | 3 |
TEMO 842 | Montessori Elementary I Core Applications II | 3 |
TEMO 843 | Montessori Practicum 1: Elementary I | 1 |
TEMO 844 | Montessori Practicum 2: Elementary 1 | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
School Librarian 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 868 | Copyright, Fair Use, and Ethics | 3 |
TE 869 | Introduction to School Library Program | 3 |
TE 870 | Developing Web-Based Portfolios | 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 |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Reading for International Educators3
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Department Core Courses | ||
TE 800 | Education Research | 3 |
TE 803 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
TE 805P | Overview of Assistive Technology | 3 |
or TE 886P | Digital Technology for Educators | |
TE 809P | Curriculum Implementation | 3 |
Concentration Courses | ||
Take all of the following: | ||
TE 845 | Contemporary Theory & Practice in Reading | 3 |
TE 846 | Literacy, Assessment, and Instructional Intervention | 3 |
TE 853C | Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Language Arts | 3 |
TE 854 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
TE 857 | Early Communication, Language and Literacy | 3 |
TE 897 | Seminar in Reading | 3 |
TE 899P | Special Topics (Children's Literature) | 3 |
EDAD 855 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
or TE 816G | Practicum: Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Practicum | |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
- 1
Except for the Reading International Educators concentration. TE 809P is required instead of TE 804.
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The ESL Concentration Area will qualify an individual for adding an ESL PK-12 endorsement to the Nebraska Teaching Certificate. Because of the volume of coursework required, there is NOT a thesis option.
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Reading for International Educators will not lead to a teaching certificate.