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 (15 semester credit hours)

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 7163 Research: Assessment and Evaluation (taken at end of program prior to MRP)

Concentration Courses (21 semester credit hours)

EDC 7153EDUCATION LAW

EDC 7172SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW

EDC 7291DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

EDC 7295THEORY & PRACTICE CURRICULUM DEV

EDC 7297CURRICULUM EVALUATION

EDC 7299CURRICULUM DESIGN & CONTENT STDS

EDC 8323SURVEY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Elective Courses

Select 9 credit hours of electives.

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