Curriculum and Instruction
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is one of six departments within the College of Education. It is composed of nine interrelated program areas which span the following educational disciplines: Art Education, Elementary Education, English, Literacy, Speech Communication and Theatre Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Reading Education, Science Education, Second language/TESOL, Social Studies Education, and Professional Development/Teacher Education.
U.S. News & World Report ranks the department 14 th in the nation, and the department's innovative programs, high-caliber faculty, and cutting-edge research centers offer students rich and diverse undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate experiences. Its reputation and location near Washington, D.C., provides students with a wealth of opportunities to work in diverse school districts, collaborate with educational associations, and engage in important, practical research.
The Department offers undergraduate and graduate study leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.) (thesis and non-thesis options), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Our Mission:
The mission of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is to lead the research, teaching, and service efforts of the University of Maryland that support and improve educational opportunities for children and youth in Maryland and the nation as a whole. Faculty and staff accomplish this by (1) conducting research that contributes to teaching and learning theory, curricular designs, school improvement, and student achievement; (2) creating and evaluating research-based teacher education and teacher enhancement programs; (3) preparing reflective practitioners and researchers for a multicultural society; and (4) engaging in professional service activities. More...
Our Principles:
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, in collaboration with other departments in the College of Education, is a leader in the University of Maryland's efforts to support and improve education in the state and across the nation. To achieve its goals, the Department maintains strong research and teaching programs focused on education in core disciplines of schools at the elementary and secondary levels. Decisions about program development, staffing, and resource allocation in the Department reflect a commitment to the following basic principle:
That faculty and graduate student research is crucial to understanding and improving the teaching, learning, and curricula of the schools and the education of professional staff for those schools.
This commitment implies that all Department faculty are expected to be actively engaged in conducting research, disseminating the findings of their research, and engaging graduate students in studies that will prepare them for careers emphasizing substantial research activity. This commitment is reflected in every program and area of specialization within the Department.