Master of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction

The concentration in curriculum and instruction is a curriculum-based program designed to combine excellence in instructional methodologies used in education with foundation coursework that focuses on the at-risk student in the mainstream.  An integration of personal and group motivational techniques and theories in organizational management and a summary of legal issues in education introduces the student to innovative, applied models of instruction.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

EDF 7103PHILOSOPHY,ACCOUNTABILITY & CHG
EDF 7163RESEARCH:ASSESSMENT AND EVAL
EDF 7203DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
EDF 7303LEADERSHIP& MANAGEMENT OF CHG
EDF 8503MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT

EDF 7136: (taken at end of program prior to MRP)

Concentration Courses Required

EDC 7291DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
EDC 7295THEORY & PRACTICE CURRICULUM DEV
EDC 7297CURRICULUM EVALUATION
EDC 7299CURRICULUM DESIGN & CONTENT STDS

Additional courses may be required for certification/licensure. Consult the program director for details.

Concentration Electives

Any 9 credit hours approved by the advisor including the courses indicated below:
EDE 51051RDNG: THRY & FNDTN OF LNGE/LTRCY
EDE 51226RDNG ASSESS: INSTRCTN & INTRVNT I
EDE 51236RDNG ASSESS: INSTRCTN /INTRVNT II
EDE 56025CLTRL CNCPTS FOR ESL/BILINGUAL EDUC
EDE 66020ESL METHODS
EDE 66075ASSESSMENT ESL STUDENTS/PROGRAMS