Curriculum and Pedagogy

Curriculum and Pedagogy MA

Office: Lawrence Street Center, 701
Telephone: 303-315-6300
Fax: 303-315-6311
E-mail: education@ucdenver.edu
Web site: www.cudenver.edu/education

Faculty

Information about faculty in the Division of Teacher Education and Professional Learning is available online at www.ucdenver.edu/education/c&p.

Areas of Study

Curriculum and Pedagogy
Master of Arts for Practicing Teachers
Science-Math-Social Studies

The curriculum and pedagogy (C&P) studies lead to an advanced master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. All programs require 36 semester hours, including the C&P core or its equivalent. The core courses provide a sound basis in curriculum theory, teacher inquiry, appreciation of diversity and philosophical foundations. The various specializations allow teachers to focus in an area of interest.

Elementary teachers take the math and science concentration. Secondary teachers may choose mathematics, science or social studies.

Each of these programs is designed to prepare teachers to qualify for master certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, as well as prepare for licensure renewal with the Colorado Department of Education.

Core (Required in Elementary Math and Science, Secondary Science, Secondary Math and Secondary Social Studies)

ELED 6110 - Curriculum Development and School Improvement. Semester Hours: 3 Or
SECE 6110 - Curriculum Development and School Improvement. Semester Hours: 3
FNDS 5050 - Critical Issues in American Education. Semester Hours: 3
REM 5XXX - One 5000-level course in research and evaluation methodology. Semester Hours: 3

Total: 9 Hours

Elementary Math and Science

27 semester hours of electives, chosen with advisor’s approval (27 semester hours)

Total: 36 Hours

Science (Secondary)

SECE 5340 - Multicultural Science Education. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5350 - Issues and Problems in Science Education. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5500 - The Nature of Science. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5650 - Environmental Education. Semester Hours: 3
15 hours of electives in science or education chosen with advisor’s approval

Total: 36 Hours

Mathematics (Secondary)

SECE 5400 - Curriculum in Secondary Mathematics. Semester Hours: 3 or
SECE 5410 - Advanced Methods and Strategies in Secondary Mathematics. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5401 - Assessment in Mathematics Education. Semester Hours: 3

Choose three:

ELED 5416 - Math-Science Connections: Outdoor. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5417 - Structure of Rational Numbers. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5418 - Mathematical Modeling. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5419 - Exploring the Structure of Geometry Using Technology. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5420 - Teaching Mathematics to Low Achievers. Semester Hours: 3
SECE 5440 - Topics in Mathematics Education. Semester Hours: 3
12 hours of electives from the School of Education & Human Development or the mathematics department, chosen with an advisor’s approval

Total: 36 Hours

Social Studies (Secondary)

Below is a sample plan, please refer to the School of Education & Human Development Web site for the advising plan at www.ucdenver.edu/education/c&p.

HIST 5464 - Problems and Methods in Teaching History and Social Studies I. Semester Hours: 3
HIST 5465 - Problems and Methods in Teaching History and Social Studies II. Semester Hours: 3
HIST 5466 - Teaching About Ethnicity, Race, and Prejudice. Semester Hours: 3
HIST 6951 - Masters Project: Advanced History Curriculum Development. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
EPSY 5XXX - Educational Psychology Elective. Semester Hours: 3
IT 5XXX - Instructional Technology elective. Semester Hours: 3
9 semester hours of electives, chosen with advisor’s approval: history, sociology, economics, education courses strongly recommended.

Total: 36 Hours

Comprehensive Exam

C&P programs requires a master’s comprehensive exam that consists of a project or a comprehensive portfolio for the program completion requirement. Details may be obtained from your faculty advisor and from the “C&P Handbook” available at www.ucdenver.edu/education/c&p.