Curriculum Designed to Meet Your Goals

Our Master of Education courses are challenging and rewarding, as you are empowered to quickly apply your knowledge in your own school. Incorporating innovation, insight, and real-world application, you can gain the confidence and expertise to apply instructional strategies that will create optimal learning environments for all students. Complemented by peer groups, a unique community of learning develops and provides a reliable support system.

Core Courses (18 total hours)

• 18 CI 701: Masters Research Seminar: Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
• 18 CI 702: Inquiry Into Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
• 18 CI 703: The Role of Teachers in a Democratic Society (3 credits)
• 18 CI 704: Forces Shaping the School Curriculum (3 credits)
• 18 CI 705: Addressing Diversity in the Classroom (3 credits)
• 18 CI 774: Education Technology-Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues (3 credits)

National Board Concentration Courses (15 total hours)

• 18 CI 760: Family and Community Outreach (3 credits)
• 18 CI 761: Connecting Content Knowledge and National Board Standards(3 credits)
• 18 CI 762: Learning Environment and Instructional Resources(3 credits)
• 18 CI 763: Assessing Student Growth and Understanding (3 credits)
• 18 CI 764: Professional Writing for National Board Certification (3 credits)

Electives (9 total hours)

• 18 CI 523: Field Experience Practicum (3 credits)
• 18 CI 729: Future Directions in Education (3 credits)
• 18 CI 885: Attitude Formation and Change (3 credits)

Optional Electives (3 total hours)

• 18 LTCY 751: Making Meaning from Text (3 credits)

Culminating Experience (3 total hours)

• 18 CI 874: Individual Masters Project: Curriculum & Instruction (3 credits)
  For the National Board concentration the culminating project is the preparation of the National Board’s portfolio for submission. The committee must approve the portfolio but National Board Certification is not required for completion of the degree requirements.