Curriculum and Instruction (MA)
The Master of Arts degree is designed to develop a scholarly understanding of educational thought and practice. It seeks to prepare students for continued graduate study in a research program.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree requires a total of thirty-three semester hours, including the completion and defense of a thesis. The degree program constitutes a twenty-one hour major in Curriculum and Instruction and a twelve-hour specialization approved by the Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Faculty Committee. Specialization areas offered in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction include, but are not limited to: English Education, Informal Education, Literacy and Reading Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, and Technology Education.
Admission Requirements
The general requirements for admission to the Master of Arts degree in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction follow the requirements outlined earlier in this catalog for the Master’s degree. All applicants must submit an official transcript to indicate completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a curriculum vita/resume, a professional goals statement, and three letters of recommendation. Admission is competitive and based on a review of the application materials. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program Director and the Graduate Faculty Committee conduct the review. The review may include a virtual interview.
Requirements for an MA in Curriculum and Instruction
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction Core | ||
| Select 15 hrs. from the following list: | 15 | |
| Models of Teaching and Learning | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Research | ||
or EDP 5335 | Research in Education | |
| Contemporary Curriculum-Designing and Implementing | ||
| Issues in Curriculum Development | ||
| Applications of Technology to Teaching and Learning | ||
| Social Foundations of Education | ||
| Specialization Area | 12 | |
These courses are determined during advisement. | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
Approved electives at the 5000-level 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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These electives are dedicated to thesis preparation and defense.