Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction prepares students for advanced roles in education, including educational specialists, teachers, and researchers. The program offers two pathways: a Research Master's program and a M.S. with Named Options for teacher certification. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to excel in their chosen career paths and contribute to the advancement of education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction prepares students for advanced work in education.
It can prepare students for a new career as an educational specialist (e.g., curriculum developer, content-area specialist, school department head, curriculum supervisor, early childhood specialist, bilingual teacher, or reading teacher) or enhance performance in an existing job, or prepare for Ph.D. study.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry and high academic standards.
It emphasizes professional updating, accreditation maintenance, new perspectives, and skills acquisition, specialized knowledge development, preparation for working with student teachers, leadership among teachers, and advanced graduate study.
• Program Description: The program offers two pathways:
• Research Master’s program:
Focuses on advanced work in education research.
• **M.S.
in Curriculum and Instruction with Named Options:** Prepares students for a career in education as a licensed teacher. Named options include Secondary English Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, Secondary Science Education, Secondary Social Studies Education, and World Language Education.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program employs various teaching methods to enhance student learning and engagement.
These methods may include lectures, discussions, workshops, group projects, presentations, and hands-on activities.
• Faculty: The program is taught by renowned faculty experts in curriculum and instruction, including professors Agarwal, Baker, Berland, Bullock, Feinstein, Ghousseini, Grant, Halverson, Hassett, Hawkins, Hess, Ho, Kim, Kirchgasler, Louie, Machado, McDonald, McKinney de Royston, Pacheco, Popkewitz, Randolph Jr., Roman, Rudolph, Russ, Stoddard, Vieira, and Wardrip.
• Unique Approaches: The program incorporates a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Students engage in research, coursework, and field experiences to develop a comprehensive understanding of curriculum and instruction.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program pursue various career paths in education, including:
• Educational Specialists (e.g., curriculum developers, content-area specialists, school department heads, curriculum supervisors, early childhood specialists, bilingual teachers, reading teachers)
• Teachers in secondary schools (middle and high schools)
• Teacher Educators
• Education Researchers
• Education Administrators
• Opportunities: The program opens up opportunities for students to work with diverse student populations, address educational challenges, and make a positive impact on the field of education.
• Outcomes: Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to excel in their chosen career paths and contribute to the advancement of education.