Curriculum and Instruction

General

Program Title

Curriculum and Instruction

Degree Designation

MS

Award Type

Masters

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

Online

Program Description

The program offers professional development for licensed teachers in the areas of research, contemporary issues in education, and advanced pedagogical techniques. Students who have already completed a teaching certificate may be able to apply for some courses in the Curriculum and Instruction M.S. program. Curriculum and Instruction is not a licensure program; see the program website regarding a licensure program. If students are seeking initial licensure in either elementary education or secondary/K-12 education, they will need to complete SCSU's undergraduate licensure program. The Curriculum and Instruction program is only offered online.

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

Bachelors Degree

Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission

2.75

Other requirements applicants MUST complete prior to admission.

An applicant for this degree must have completed an undergraduate teacher education program from an accredited teacher preparation program.

Required GPA for graduation

3

Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explore contemporary theories in curriculum design, instruction differentiation, and assessment strategies.

Outcome

Implement contemporary curriculum theories with research-based teaching strategies into school settings.

Outcome

Formulate meaningful research questions and conduct action research.

Outcome

Integrate and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in K-12 schools.

Degree Maps

Major Code

1033

Program Code

1704