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
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.
| Part A. Required Core Courses (18 semester hours) | ||
Should complete as many Part A courses as possible before taking comprehensive examination. | ||
| EDCI 538 | Classroom Mgmt for Tchrs | 3 |
| EDCI 559 | Diversity & Equity in Edu | 3 |
| EDCI 545 | Issues in the Development of the Elementary Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 575 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDCI 595 | Research Lit Tech (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| Curriculum/Methods Option. Choose one from: | ||
| EDCI 519 | Response to Intervention Applied to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 524 | Language Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 530 | Mathematics Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 557 | Social Studies Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 558 | Science Curriculum | 3 |
| Part B. Support Courses (12 semester hours) Can also include Graduate Courses from the Curriculum & Instruction Department (BLED, ECE, RDG, SED); Graduate Certificate in STEM Education; Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coach; Bilingual Minor; Principal Certification; or Subject Area education related content (e.g., Special Education, Physics Education, Educational Technology). *Additional courses and requirements may apply. Contact program adviser for additional information. | ||
| EDCI 500 | Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDCI 501 | Foundations of Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| EDCI 519 | Response to Intervention Applied to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 520 | Introduction to STEM Education | 3 |
| EDCI 522 | Induction Year Seminar for School Teachers | 3 |
| EDCI 524 | Language Arts Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 525 | Project Based Learning | 3 |
| EDCI 527 | Integrating Digital Literacies Into Traditional Instructional Settings | 3 |
| EDCI 530 | Mathematics Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 535 | Ldrshp & Supv in Sch | 3 |
| EDCI 540 | Mathematics Instruction for the 21st Century‐Instruction | 3 |
| EDCI 541 | Science Instruction for 21st Century Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 557 | Social Studies Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 558 | Science Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 560 | Designing Curriculum and Instruction for the Culturally Diverse Learner | 3 |
| EDCI 566 | Practicum | 1-6 |
| EDCI 529 | Workshop (Limit 1) | 3-6 |
| EDCI 597 | Special Topics (Limit 1) | 1-4 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Note: Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
