M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/graduate/curriculum-instruction.html
OVERVIEW
A master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction will prepare you to analyze student data, utilize research and employ best practices to improve the quality of teaching and learning in any classroom. The courses are specifically designed to provide you with a wide range of experiences in order to serve as expert teachers and mentors in schools. At A&M-Central Texas, we strive to provide current, relevant and rigorous material in a time frame that meets the needs of working teachers.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a proficiency in the fundamental concepts in each of the major areas of curriculum and instruction.
- Illustrate the ability to read, understand, and critically analyze the ideas presented in research-based scholarly works to inform practices.
- Plan, organize, implement and evaluate instructional materials to improve student achievement.
- Examine the use of assessments and interpret data to evaluate programmatic effectiveness.
- Strengthen the profession by presenting educational research in written, oral, and visual formats.
Students who complete the thesis option are not required to take the Comprehensive Exam.
Students may complete six hours of thesis in lieu of six hours of Graduate content area courses.
Students will be admitted into the M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction major by the faculty once the following application criteria are met:
1. Successful admission to graduate school.
2. One year creditable service as teacher of record.
3. Attendance at Graduate Student Program Information Meeting.
4. Appointment with Graduate Program Coordinator.
The following is also required for the Reading Specialist Certification major:
1. A minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA) overall or in the last 60 hours to include semester where 60th hour occurred
2. Graduate School admission
3. Complete Program application packet
- Interview
- Valid Teaching Certificate
- Two years creditable service as a teacher of record or one year creditable service with letter indicating continuing employment at a TEA approved site
- Letter of Intent to pursue certification.
Master of Education - Secondary Education With Thesis Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5302 | Cultural Diversity in Schools and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 5338 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5198 | Education Thesis | 6 |
| Graduate-level content area courses 1 | 12-18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-36 | |
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For this degree requirement, students have an option to take either 12 or 18 hours in the content area. 18 hours allow students to be eligible to teach dual credit classes and community college/university undergraduate courses.
Master of Education - Secondary Education Without Thesis Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5302 | Cultural Diversity in Schools and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 5338 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Graduate-level content area courses 1 | 18-24 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-36 | |
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For this degree requirement, students will take six (6) hours of EDUC courses and have an option to take either 12 or 18 hours in the content area. 18 hours allow students to be eligible to teach dual credit classes and community college/university undergraduate courses.
Master of Education - Elementary Education With Thesis Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5300 | Foundations and History of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5302 | Cultural Diversity in Schools and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 5338 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDTE 5349 | Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| READ 5374 | Reading Research and Materials | 3 |
| READ 5375 | Reading Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 5198 | Education Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Master of Education - Elementary Education Without Thesis Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5300 | Foundations and History of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5302 | Cultural Diversity in Schools and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 5338 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDTE 5349 | Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| READ 5374 | Reading Research and Materials | 3 |
| READ 5375 | Reading Research and Assessment | 3 |
| Approved graduate-level content area courses | 6 | |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Master of Education - Special Education With Thesis Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5300 | Foundations and History of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5302 | Cultural Diversity in Schools and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 5338 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| READ 5375 | Reading Research and Assessment | 3 |
| SPED 5305 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| SPED 5311 | Behavior Management in and out of Educational Settings | 3 |
| SPED 5313 | Advanced Study of Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 5315 | Advanced Study of Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 5198 | Education Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Master of Education - Special Education Without Thesis Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5300 | Foundations and History of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5302 | Cultural Diversity in Schools and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 5338 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| READ 5375 | Reading Research and Assessment | 3 |
| SPED 5305 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| SPED 5311 | Behavior Management in and out of Educational Settings | 3 |
| SPED 5313 | Advanced Study of Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 5315 | Advanced Study of Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Master of Education - Reading Specialist Certification Preparation Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5302 | Cultural Diversity in Schools and Community | 3 |
| EDUC 5338 | Curriculum Design and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EDTE 5349 | Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 5350 | Assessment and Technology for Educators | 3 |
| ENGL 5321 | Psycholinguistics | 3 |
| READ 5373 | Foundations of Reading | 3 |
| READ 5371 | Structured Literacy, and Intervention Methods | 3 |
| READ 5374 | Reading Research and Materials | 3 |
| READ 5375 | Reading Research and Assessment | 3 |
| READ 5376 | Organization and Administration of Reading Programs | 3 |
| READ 5391 | Reading Practicum | 3 |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
