Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum and Instruction program is designed primarily for K-12 teachers who wish to remain in the classroom and combine a teaching enhancement program with leadership and curriculum development skills. The Curriculum and Instruction program is designed to: (1) provide elementary, secondary, and special education teachers with a learning environment conducive to sharing knowledge, skills and experience promoting a broad base understanding and the building of a school community. (2) provide a learning environment for K-12 teachers to interact with prospective school counselors and administrators in study, problem solving, and research application. (3) address the needs of students through the study and research of changing demographics particularly as it relates to the family. (4) refresh, update, and extend the knowledge of student-selected content area concentrations in certifiable subject areas. (5) to provide a diversity of learning opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge and truth in an atmosphere of free inquiry and open discussion. (6) advance the ideas of scholarly research and creative effort in education and enrich the cultural dimensions of society.

This degree offers the following Content Area Concentration options:

Typical Program of Study:

MSE Curriculum and Instruction - 36 hours

Professional Education Core Courses (15 hours)

EDU 603 Introduction to Graduate Studies (1)
EDU 626 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
EDU 627 Current Issue and Trends (2)
EDU 650 Research Design (3)
EDU 658 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development K-12 (3)
EDU 674 History/Philosophy of Education (3)

Content Area of Concentration (15-18 hours)

Plus six (6) hours from the following:

EDU 629 Research Application (3-6 hours) or
EDU 699 Thesis (3-6 hours) or
Electives (6 hours, 600 level or approval)