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Overview
The Master of Education in curriculum and instruction features evidence-based research to promote the expansion of the skills and knowledge professionals need in diverse EC-12 educational settings. A holistic approach through theory, research and practical application allows students to develop multitiered skills within their concentration to best meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. This online graduate degree is designed to increase the opportunities and career options for professionals within public, private, nonprofit and corporate EC-12 educational settings.
Core Curriculum
All concentrations must complete the 15 hours (five courses) of core curriculum in addition to the concentration area hours.
| Course and Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| CIED 5300 | Foundations of Research in Educational Settings |
| CIED 5301 |
Methods of Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings |
| CIED 5302 | Designing and Evaluating Curriculum |
| CIED 5303 | Assessment, Data Analysis and Student Support |
| CIED 5304 | Capstone Project |
Early Childhood
In addition to the core curriculum hours, the early childhood concentration requires 18 hours specializing in early childhood to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills that are focused on all early childhood educational environments. A three-hour elective is required.
| Course and Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| ECED 5300 | Foundations of Early Childhood |
| ECED 5310 | Early Childhood Play and Learning |
| ECED 5320 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood |
| ECED 5335 | Math and Science in Early Childhood |
| ECED 5345 | Leaders and Advocates in Early Childhood |
| ECED 5315 | Curriculum in Early Childhood |
| Elective |
K-12 Instructional Coach
In addition to the core curriculum hours, the K-12 instructional coach concentration requires 18 hours in a variety of curriculum and instruction courses to prepare the candidate to effectively serve a district as an instructional coach or in curriculum development. A three-hour elective is required.
| Course and Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| CIED 5305 | Becoming a Teacher Leader |
| CIED 5306 | Social Studies in the Elementary School |
| CIED 5307 | Elementary STEM Teaching 1 |
| CIED 5308 | Elementary STEM Teaching 2 |
| READ 5308 | Foundations of Language and Literacy |
| ELED 5341 | ESL/Bilingual Teaching Methods |
| Elective |
Reading Specialist
In addition to the core curriculum hours, the reading specialist concentration requires 21 hours of reading specialist courses designed to develop the candidate’s knowledge and skills that will culminate in a Texas Reading Specialist certification. One completed year of teaching and application to the Educator Preparation Program is required.
| Course and Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| READ 5308 | Foundations of Language and Literacy |
| READ 5310 | Curriculum and Instruction |
| READ 5312 | Assessment, Instruction and Evaluation with Practicum Hours |
| READ 5314 | Professional Learning and Leadership with Practicum Hours |
| READ 5316 | Disciplinary Literacy |
| READ 5318 | Creating Literate Environments |
| READ 5328 | Practicum in Instructional Coaching |
Program Administrative Support:
Coordinator: Dr. Susan Reily
Email: ELEM.MED@sfasu.edu
Phone: 936.468.2904