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...
New Interim Chairperson Announced:
Dr. Linda Valli, Jeffrey and David Mullan Chair in Teacher Education, has been appointed interim chair of the College of Education's Department of Curriculum and Instruction effective July 1, 2008. Dr. Valli brings a great deal of departmental and college experience and knowledge to the role and her willingness to serve in this capacity indicates her commitment to the faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Valli will serve in the capacity of interim department chair until June 31, 2009 or until a permanent department chair is appointed. She will succeed the current chair, Dr. Steve Koziol, who will continue his appointment as Interim Associate Dean and Professor.
Awards
A recent EDCI graduate, Lynn M. Newman, has also been honored as a Finalist in the 2008 International Reading Association (IRA) Outstanding Dissertation Award for the her dissertation, The Effects of Explicit Instruction of Expository Text Structure Incorporating Graphic Organizers on the Comprehension of
Third-Grade Students, completed under the direction of Dr. Marilyn Chambliss. Lynn will be presenting her work at the annual IRA convention in Atlanta