Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction

(M.S., M.Ed., C.A.S.)

The M.Ed. program in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction is designed for elementary, middle level, and high school teachers who, while continuing a career in classroom teaching, seek to assume responsibility and leadership roles in enhancing standards in the areas of curriculum, assessment and instruction. The M.Ed. program is offered both on campus and through Graduate Outreach. A minimum of 33 credits is required. The basic program for this M.Ed. includes the following course requirements:

A four-course concentration approved by the advisor in areas such as literacy education, instructional technology, science education, special education, or in foundations of education is required. For the program offered through Graduate Outreach, the concentration includes the following four courses: EAD 652, EDA 521, EDH 540, and EDH 600.

The M.S. program in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction is a thesis program intended for practicing teachers who are considering continuing their graduate education by pursuing a doctoral degree. The M.S. degree is offered only on campus. It requires 30 credits of coursework, including EDC 533, EDS 520, EDS 615, six credits of thesis and three credits of research methods (e.g. EDG 595, EDS 510, EDS 521, EDS 571 or equivalent). Other requirements include a three course concentration approved by the advisor and one elective.

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction is a 30 hour individually designed program for elementary and secondary educators, and is available to students who have completed a master’s degree.