Areas of Study

• Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
• Concentrations for Elementary Teachers: Science, Mathematics, or Mathematics/Science
• Concentrations for Secondary Teachers: Science or Mathematics

Curriculum and instruction (C&I) studies lead to an advanced master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. All programs require 36 semester hours, including the C&I 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 can select from concentrations in mathematics, science, or mathematics/science. Secondary teachers may choose concentrations in mathematics or science.

Education Core

• EDFN 5050 - Critical Issues in American Education
• RSEM 5080 - Research In Schools

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  Total:  6 Hours

Elementary Mathematics and Science

• Mathematics Education core (choose two):

• MTED 5030 - Theories Of Mathematics Learning
• MTED 5040 - Mathematics Teaching - Theory and Practice
• MTED 5050 - Critique Of Mathematics Education Research
• MTED 5060 - Developmental Pathways In Students’ Mathematical Thinking

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  Science Education core:

• SECE 5340 - Multicultural Science Education
• SECE 5500 - The Nature of Science

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  Elective Courses:  Choose six courses in consultation with faculty advisor

   

  Total:  36 Hours

Science (Elementary or Secondary)

• SECE 5340 - Multicultural Science Education
• SECE 5350 - Issues and Problems in Science Education
• SECE 5500 - The Nature of Science
• SECE 6110 - Science and Math Curriculum Studies

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  Elective Courses:  Choose six courses in consultation with faculty advisor.

   

  Total:  36 Hours

Mathematics (Elementary)

• Mathematics Education core:

• ELED 5400 - Contemporary Mathematics for Elementary Schools
• MTED 5030 - Theories Of Mathematics Learning
• MTED 5040 - Mathematics Teaching - Theory and Practice
• MTED 5050 - Critique Of Mathematics Education Research
• MTED 5060 - Developmental Pathways In Students’ Mathematical Thinking

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  Elective Courses:  Choose five courses in consultation with faculty advisor.

   

  Total:  36 Hours

Mathematics (Secondary)

• Mathematics Education core:

• MTED 5030 - Theories Of Mathematics Learning
• MTED 5040 - Mathematics Teaching - Theory and Practice
• MTED 5050 - Critique Of Mathematics Education Research
• MTED 5060 - Developmental Pathways In Students’ Mathematical Thinking
• UEDU 5300 - Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Math
• UEDU 5301 - Assessment In Math Education

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  Elective Courses:  Choose four courses in consultation with faculty advisor.

   

  Total:  36 Hours

Comprehensive Experience (COMPS)

C&I programs require each student to complete a master’s comprehensive experience, known as COMPS, that consists of a project or research thesis completed in consultation with their faculty advisor.  Details may be obtained from your faculty advisor.