Curriculum and Instruction MEd

The Master’s of Education (MEd) degree in Curriculum and Instruction is for Texas certified teachers interested in the improvement of classroom teaching through advanced studies in the content and methodology of subjects taught in elementary classrooms. The major in curriculum and instruction, available primarily to experienced teachers, prepares graduates to

  1. improve student engagement and teaching effectiveness and
  2. qualify for leadership positions in settings for which the master’s degree is required, and
  3. teach at the community college or dual credit classes at the high school level.

A graduate with a major in curriculum and instruction should possess knowledge of the research and literature in curriculum and instruction, curriculum and instructional design in subjects taught in elementary schools, effective teaching practices, and the teaching of students who are culturally diverse.

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Part A. Required Core Courses (18 sch)

EDCI 538Classroom Mgmt for Tchrs3
EDCI 559Diversity & Equity in Edu3
EDCI 545Issues in the Development of Curriculum3
or RDG 567 Practicum in Literacy C&I Intervention, Coaching, and Campus Leadership in ECE-12
*Note: RDG 567 is only for Reading Specialist Certificate
EDCI 575Differentiated Curriculum 3
EDCI 527Integrating Digital Literacies Into Traditional Instructional Settings3
EDCI 595Research Lit Tech (3 semester hours required)3
or BLED 595 Research Methods in Bilingual/ESL Education
Total Hours18

Part B. You may choose from the following areas of emphasis, add/apply for a certificate, or choose to do an interdisciplinary emphasis of your choice.  (12-18 semester hours)

Bilingual Education Emphasis

BLED 501Theoretical Foundations of Bilingual/ESL Education3
BLED 502Biliteracy Development, Instruction, and Assessment3
BLED 503Content Area Instruction for Emergent Bilinguals3
Elective (3 semester hours)
Choose one BLED elective3
Total Hours12

Early Childhood Emphasis

ECE 535Math Science and Social Studies Curriculum3
ECE 536Literacy Development in the Early Years3
ECE 537Creative Expression in the Art3
ECE 561Child Development3
Total Hours12

Secondary Education Emphasis

SED 521Models of Tchng Sec Schl3
SED 590Seminar in Secondary Education3
SED 528Learning Theories and Philosophy3
SED 513Secondary Schl Curriculum3
Total Hours12

Literacy Emphasis

RDG 520Literacy and Instruction I: Literacy Foundations In Emergent and Early Readers3
RDG 521Literacy & Instruction II: Comprehension Processes and Strategies in Later Elem., MS, & HS3
RDG 528Centering and Integrating Authentic Writing Experiences in the Literacy Classroom3
RDG 540Content Area Literacy3
Total Hours12

Reading Specialist Certification

RDG 520Literacy and Instruction I: Literacy Foundations In Emergent and Early Readers3
RDG 521Literacy & Instruction II: Comprehension Processes and Strategies in Later Elem., MS, & HS3
RDG 528Centering and Integrating Authentic Writing Experiences in the Literacy Classroom3
RDG 540Content Area Literacy3
*To seek a Texas Reading Specialist Certification, there is an additional application process.
**EDCI 527 and RDG 567 taken in the Core (Part A) are required for Reading Specialist Certificate
Total Hours12

Instructional Coach Certificate

EDCI 535Ldrshp & Supv in Sch3
EDCI 501Foundations of Instructional Coaching 3
EDCI 566Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction, Coaching, and Campus Leadership in ECE-123
One course from the following:
SED 513Secondary Schl Curriculum3
ECE 560Early Child Curric Design3
RDG 540Content Area Literacy3
*To get the Instructional Coach certificate awarded, there is an additional application process.
Total Hours12

STEM Certificate

EDCI 520Introduction to STEM Education3
EDCI 525Project Based Learning3
EDCI 540Mathematics Instruction for the 21st Century‐Instruction 3
EDCI 541Science Instruction for 21st Century Learners3
*To get the STEM certificate awarded, there is an additional application process.

Dual Credit (18 sch)

Graduate Level Content Courses18
*To get credentials to teach dual credit, you will take 18 hours of content specific graduate courses (ie: English, Biology, Chemistry, History, Math, etc.)
*Work with your emphasis advisor to identify appropriate courses.

Total Hours                                                                                                                                                    30-36

Note:  Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.

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