Curriculum and Instruction MA

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Telephone: 303-315-6300
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E-mail: education@ucdenver.edu
Web site: www.ucdenver.edu/education

Faculty

Information about faculty 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 gtPATHWAYS: Or
SECE 6110 - Curriculum in Urban Studies gtPATHWAYS:
FNDS 5050 - Critical Issues in American Education gtPATHWAYS:
RSEM 5XXX - One 5000-level course in research and evaluation methodology. Semester Hours: 3

Total: 9 Hours

Elementary Math and Science

24 semester hours of electives, chosen with advisor’s approval (24 semester hours)

Elementary emphasis required course
SECE 5500 - The Nature of Science gtPATHWAYS:

Total: 36 Hours

Science (Secondary)

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

Total: 36 Hours

Mathematics (Secondary)

SECE 5400 - Curriculum in Secondary Mathematics gtPATHWAYS: or
SECE 5410 - Advanced Methods and Strategies in Secondary Mathematics gtPATHWAYS:
SECE 5401 - Assessment in Mathematics Education gtPATHWAYS:

Choose three:

ELED 5416 - Math-Science Connections: Outdoor gtPATHWAYS:
SECE 5417 - Structure of Rational Numbers gtPATHWAYS:
SECE 5418 - Mathematical Modeling gtPATHWAYS:
SECE 5419 - Exploring the Structure of Geometry Using Technology gtPATHWAYS:
SECE 5420 - Teaching Mathematics to Low Achievers gtPATHWAYS:
SECE 5440 - Topics in Mathematics Education gtPATHWAYS:
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)

Please refer to the School of Education & Human Development Web site for the advising plan at www.ucdenver.edu/education/c&p.

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.