Graduate Studies in The Department of Curriculum
and Instruction
M.Ed. Programs
M.Ed with Emphasis
M.Ed. in Reading Education with Reading
Specialist Certification
English,
Literacy, Speech Communication and Theatre Education
Second Language Education M.Ed. Only
Middle School Mathematics
MA Programs
Art Education
Mathematics Education
Minority and Urban Education
Second Language and Culture (TESOL/FLEd)
Science Education
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Master of Arts in Education in EDCI Curriculum
Requirements
(30 credits minimum)
I. Research and Disciplined Inquiry Requirements: 6-9 credits
EDMS 645 - Quantitative Research Methods I – 3 credits
EDCI 696 (or equivalent) - Conducting Research on Teaching –
3 credits
(for non-thesis option only)
EDCI 799 – Master’s Research Thesis – 6 credits
(for thesis option only)
II. Discipline-based Content Studies: 9 credits minimum
All M.A. degree option candidates are expected to take a minimum
of 9 credits in advanced level, subject matter discipline-based
coursework (e.g., English, history, physics, mathematics, linguistics,
etc.) that supports their understanding of topics, research, and/or
theory related to their teaching roles. The specific courses vary
with the focus of specialization areas and the needs and interests
of candidates.
III. Professional Development Studies: 9 -12 credits minimum
All M.A. degree option candidates are expected to take a minimum
of 9 credits in advanced level coursework that supports their understanding
of topics in assessment, diversity, issues, technology, and leadership
supportive of their teaching roles. Included among the 9 -12 credits
required are the following for candidates in selected specialization
fields:
Art Education – 9 credits
EDCI 600- Research Trends in Art Education – 3 credits
EDCI 601 – Teaching of Aesthetics and Art Criticism –
3 credits
EDCI 602 – History and Philosophy of Art Education –
3 credits
English Education - 9 credits
Electives in 600 or 700 level courses in English education, Second
Language Education and Culture and/or reading that are responsive
to candidates’ needs and priorities
Mathematics Education – 9 credits
EDCI 650 – Trends in Mathematics Education
Addition Hours in Mathematics Education – 6 credits
Minority and Urban Education – 9 credits
EDCI 788 – Special Topics in C&I: Urban Ed Seminar –
1 credits
(candidates register for at least 3 credits of these seminars)
Additional Hours in MUE - 6 credits
Second Language Education and Culture – 12 credits
EDCI 630 –Trends and Issues in 2nd Language Education –
3 cr.
EDCI 631 – Testing in 2nd Language Education – 3 credits
EDCI 730 – Theory and Research In 2nd Lang Instruction –
3 credits
EDCI 732 – Psycholinguistic Theory in 2nd Lang Acquisition
– 3 cr.
Science Education – 9 credits
EDCI 670 – Trends in School Curriculum: Science –
3 credits
EDCI 770 – Foundations of Science Education – 3 credits
Additional Hours in Science Education – 3 credits
IV. Electives - Varies of Specialization Area and Thesis-non-thesis
option – 0-6 credits
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