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.

AY25-26 Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program Handbook

Core Curriculum

All concentrations must complete the 15 hours (five courses) of core curriculum in addition to the concentration area hours.

Course and NumberCourse Description
CIED 5300Foundations of Research in Educational Settings
CIED 5301Methods of Teaching in Diverse Educational Settings
CIED 5302Designing and Evaluating Curriculum
CIED 5303Assessment, Data Analysis and Student Support
CIED 5304Capstone Project

Concentration Areas

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 NumberCourse Description
ECED 5300Foundations of Early Childhood
ECED 5310Early Childhood Play and Learning
ECED 5320Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
ECED 5335Math and Science in Early Childhood
ECED 5345Leaders and Advocates in Early Childhood
ECED 5315Curriculum 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 NumberCourse Description
CIED 5305Becoming a Teacher Leader
CIED 5306Social Studies in the Elementary School
CIED 5307Elementary STEM Teaching 1
CIED 5308Elementary STEM Teaching 2
READ 5308Foundations of Language and Literacy
ELED 5341ESL/Bilingual Teaching Methods
 Elective

 

Program Administrative Support:

Coordinator: Dr. Susan Reily
Email: ELEM.MED@sfasu.edu
Phone: 936.468.2904