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Academic Areas & Divisions
Curriculum & Instruction

M.Ed. Study Options

The candidate for the Masters of Education Degree in Curriculum & Instruction must fulfill Core Requirements and the additional requirements related to individual Study Options as described below:

Master of Education: Educational Communication & Technology

Study of the theory and practice of technological applications to education and training. The design and development of effective instruction using computer, video and other technologies. Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying sound instructional principles. Emphasis is also placed on critical analysis of learning contexts to determine when the use of technology is appropriate.

Master of Education: Language, Literacy & Culture

Studies in developmental reading, language arts, and English as a second language have been combined to create a single and powerful study in Language, Literacy, and Culture. All teachers must be prepared to develop citizens who can fully participate in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This study option strengthens the pedagogical,theoretical, and curricular competence of teachers and educators who will assume leadership roles (e.g. reading and second language specialist, team leader, staff developer). Students may also pursue specialized state endorsements in reading and ESL.

Master of Education: Mathematics Education

Emphasizes continuing education and advanced, specialized training at the graduate level in mathematics education. Provides for either elementary or secondary emphasis. Intended to strengthen teaching competence of mathematics teachers and to prepare them for other leadership roles in mathematics education.

Master of Education: Multicultural Education

This study option is designed to prepare teachers and other professionals to assume leadership roles in school districts, colleges, universities and other institutions that have projects, courses and programs related to multicultural education, race relations, and to improving the academic achievement of students of color. The study option is also designed to help classroom teachers acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to integrate their curricula with ethnic content and for educators involved in helping school districts move from desegregated to effectively integrated educational environments.

Master of Education: Science Education

Emphasizes continuing education in the sciences at the graduate level and graduate level education courses for the science specialist. Goals are to provide candidates with the opportunity and guidance to improve their science teaching skills and prepare for leadership roles in science education.

Master of Education: Social Studies

Provides an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of social studies education by combining graduate work in education and in history/social sciences. Intended to strengthen the curricular and instructional competence of social studies teachers and to prepare them for professional roles in education (e.g., social studies curriculum specialist). Teaching experience and prior college work in social studies education required.

Master of Education: Teaching & Curriculum

This option is designed for those who wish more comprehensive study of pedagogy, general curriculum, elementary curriculum, or secondary curriculum. It includes not only courses in C&I and other Education area, but also 3-12 credits of courses to be determined by the student and faculty advisor from courses presented by Arts & Sciences and/or other professional schools.


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