Critical Pedagogy MA

Program Plan

Core Courses (12 credits)

• UEDU 5660 - History of Schooling in the United States  
• UEDU 5240 - Culture of Education Policy  
• UEDU 5070 - Curriculum Theories in Urban Education  
• RSEM 5080 - Research In Schools  

Focus Area/Elective Courses (9 credits)

Elective courses are grouped in the following areas:

• Pedagogy for 21^st Century Learners,
• Teaching for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
• Math

Students will complete 3 courses from any of these.

Alternative Licensure Core* (9 credits)

• EDFN 5010 - Social Foundations and Cultural Diversity in Urban Education  
• UEDU 5040 - Planning for Learning  
• UEDU 5934 - Extended Internship & Learning Community  

Total Credit Hours 30

*Students who successfully complete the ASPIRE to Teach alternative licensure program qualify for the 9 credits in the Alternative Licensure Core. All other students are required to take an additional 9.0 elective/focus area credits. 

Cumulative Portfolio

The MA portfolio counts as the comprehensive exam for the master’s degree. The portfolio is an accumulation of the performance-based assessment completed during the courses and reflects on the student’s development over the degree program.

Program Requirements and Courses

To complete the Curriculum & Instruction program and earn a master’s degree, students must complete the appropriate course work as outlined in the table above. All courses require a grade of B- or better to count towards the MA and a minimum 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.