Curriculum and Instruction - M.Ed.

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction prepares educators for professional development, leadership, and curriculum reform. The program offers seven concentrations: Curriculum and Teaching Studies, English/Language Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, and Social Studies Education. The concentrations can be completed fully or mostly online, except for Secondary Education, which is delivered in person. The program aims to equip educators with research-based knowledge and skills to enhance teaching practices and foster student learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program prepares educators for continuing professional development, education in a multicultural society and leadership for curriculum reform and renewal. The Curriculum and Instruction major comprises the following concentrations:

• Curriculum and Teaching Studies
• English/Language Arts Education
• Mathematics Education
• Middle Childhood Education
• Science Education
• Secondary Education
• Social Studies Education
The concentrations do not lead to teacher education licensure or endorsement.

Outline:

Program Requirements:

• Major Requirements:
• CI 67001 FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM (3 credit hours)
• CI 67002 CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP (3 credit hours)
• Concentrations: Choose from the following (21-22 credit hours):
• Curriculum and Teaching Studies
• English/Language Arts Education
• Mathematics Education
• Middle Childhood Education
• Science Education
• Secondary Education
• Social Studies Education
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30-31

Curriculum and Teaching Studies Concentration Requirements:

• Concentration Requirements:
• Concentration Electives, choose from the following (9 credit hours):
• CI 61130 MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES
• CI 67003 TEACHER EDUCATION
• CI 67010 CURRICULUM EVALUATION
• Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval (12 credit hours)
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 21

English/Language Arts Education Concentration Requirements:

• Concentration Requirements:
• Concentration Electives, choose from the following (9 credit hours):
• CI 67310 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING
• CI 67312 TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS
• CI 67314 SURVEY OF YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
• CI 67339 WRITING ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE
• CI 67517 NEW LITERACIES IN PRACTICE
• Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval (12 credit hours)
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 21

Mathematics Education Concentration Requirements:

• Concentration Requirements:
• ADED 52267 IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT AND ADULT EDUCATION (3 credit hours) or CI 67224 TEACHING MATHEMATICS USING COMPUTERS AND CALCULATORS or CI 67226 IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
• CI 67225 RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
• Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from the following (12 credit hours):
• ADED 52267 IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT AND ADULT EDUCATION
• CI 67224 TEACHING MATHEMATICS USING COMPUTERS AND CALCULATORS
• CI 67226 IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
• Other Curriculum and Instruction courses with advisor approval
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 21

Middle Childhood Education Concentration Requirements:

• Concentration Requirements:
• CI 67107 CURRICULUM AND ORGANIZATION IN THE MIDDLE GRADES (3 credit hours)
• CI 67108 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE MIDDLE GRADES (3 credit hours)
• HDF 64027 EARLY ADOLESCENCE (3 credit hours)
• Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from the following (9 credit hours):
• CI 61130 MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES
• CI 67003 TEACHER EDUCATION
• CI 67010 CURRICULUM EVALUATION
• Other Curriculum and Instruction courses with advisor approval
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 21

Science Education Concentration Requirements:

• Concentration Requirements:
• CI 61133 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE (3 credit hours)
• CI 61134 RESEARCH TRENDS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
• Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from the following (12 credit hours):
• CI 61140 CULTURE AND MULTICULTURALISM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
• CI 67240 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
• Other Curriculum and Instruction courses with advisor approval
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 21

Social Studies Education Concentration Requirements:

• Concentration Requirements:
• CI 61125 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
• CI 61126 RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING AND LEARNING (3 credit hours)
• CI 61127 TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES (3 credit hours)
• Curriculum and Instruction Electives (with advisor approval) (12 credit hours)
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 21

Secondary Education Concentration Requirements:

• Concentration Requirements:
• ADED 62145 PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY TEACHING (3 credit hours)
• ADED 67147 TEACHING ADOLESCENTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CULTURE (3 credit hours)
• CULT 65530 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES (3 credit hours)
• EPSY 68901 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
• SPED 53062 CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION (3 credit hours)
• Subject Area Requirements (6 credit hours)
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 22

Careers:

• Education teachers, postsecondary: 4.8% growth, 77,300 jobs, $65,440 potential earnings
• Instructional coordinators: 5.9% growth, 192,900 jobs, $66,970 potential earnings

Other:

• The program is delivered fully online for the Curriculum and Teaching Studies and Mathematics Education concentrations.
• The program is mostly online for the Curriculum and Teaching Studies, English/Language Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education, Science Education, and Social Studies concentrations.
• The program is delivered in person for the Secondary Education concentration.
• The program is located on the Kent Campus.
• The program is coordinated by Scott Courtney (Curriculum and Teaching Studies and Mathematics Education), Kristine Pytash (English/Language Arts Education), Danielle Gruhler (Middle Childhood Education), Lisa Borgerding (Science Education), Lisa Testa (Secondary Education), and Todd Hawley (Social Studies Education).