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Academic Catalog '14-'15 | Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)

Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)

 

Faculty

Dr. Cynthia Greer, Associate Professor of Counseling, Educating for Change
Dr. Deborah Litt, Associate Professor of Education, Program Chair for Reading
Dr. Bweikia Steen, Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs

Degree Description

The School of Education offers the Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction (Educating for Change) which does not require a teaching certification for entrance. All certification programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (N.C.A.T.E.). Each program requires students to complete a range of courses in their chosen concentration. Some concentrations require field work. Completion of the Teaching of Reading concentration allows students to qualify for an additional teaching credential in the District of Columbia and other jurisdictions.

Concentration Descriptions and Requirements

Educating for Change

This concentration provides an opportunity for practitioners in education and those who will serve as advocates for students in K-12 education, particularly in urban environments, to better understand the dynamics of working for change to improve the quality of education for all students. Taught in a multidisciplinary context, this advanced degree program draws from the insights provided by a range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, history, political science, economics, and education. This interdisciplinary perspective equips students to engage both intellectually and through practice, while addressing social inequalities within educational systems, associated with gender, ethnicity, social class, and disabilities.

Students in the program work together to understand the political, social, and economic factors and processes that impact learning opportunities and educational processes; students learn to become leaders and educational change agents. The uses of instructional technology are integrated into all classes; therefore, students matriculating into this program are expected to demonstrate functional computer skills.

Within this 36-credit program, students learn about models for curriculum change and implementation, current research and best practices in teaching and learning, and equitable methods of assessment. Experiential learning and field experiences are central components of the learning process and foster student interaction with the community.

Required Courses (36 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

EDCC 601
EDCI 505
EDCC 600
EDCI 607
EDCI 611
EDCI 612
EDCI 650
EDCI 651
EDCI 655
EDCI 652
EDCI 653
EDCI 654

ONE Capstone Project:

EDCI 699
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The Teaching of Reading

The concentration in the Teaching of Reading is designed to prepare experienced classroom teachers for new roles such as specialized reading teachers, reading specialists, or literacy coaches. Guided by the standards of the International Reading Association, the program includes advanced coursework in  K-12 literacy teaching, learning, and assessment as well as experiences designed to develop the skills needed to be effective school-based instructional leaders. The capstone experience, a 6-credit intensive clinical practicum and seminar, is taken when all coursework has been completed and the comprehensive examination passed.  Candidates who successfully complete the program and fulfill the other requirements of their state or jurisdiction are eligible for certification as a Reading Specialist.

Students who have previously taken one of the required core or concentration courses may substitute an elective approved by their academic advisor in order to fulfill the 36-credit requirement for the degree.

Candidates admitted to the Reading Program in Fall 2005 and following are required to take and pass the Comprehensive Examination in Reading prior to being admitted to EDCI 690.

Required Courses (36 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

EDCC 601
EDCC 600
EDCI 622
EDCI 627
EDCI 632
EDCI 633
EDCI 634
EDCI 635
EDCI 636
EDCI 637

ONE Directed Elective

ONE Practicum

EDCI 690 -->

Course Descriptions

Explanation of Course Prefixes and Numbers
Courses designated EDCC are education core and common courses across various programs in the School of Education. The Curriculum and Instruction Program directly sponsors courses prefixed by EDCI. Courses designated EDTE are largely specific to the M.A.T. teacher education program, although students in other programs may be required to take some of these courses. Undergraduates with at least junior status may enroll in courses at the 500-level, with permission of their academic advisor. Only graduate students may enroll in courses numbered 600 and above.

EDCC - Education Core and Common Courses

EDCC 601
EDCC 600

EDCI - Curriculum and Instruction Courses (by Program)

Curriculum and Instruction: Educating for Change Courses

EDCI 505
EDCI 607
EDCI 611
EDCI 612
EDCI 650
EDCI 651
EDCI 652
EDCI 653
EDCI 654
EDCI 655
EDCI 699

Curriculum and Instruction: The Teaching of Reading Courses

EDCI 622
EDCI 632
EDCI 633
EDCI 634
EDCI 636
EDCI 635
EDCI 637
EDCI 690
Directed Elective: In consultation with their advisor students select an elective best suited to further their professional growth in a particular area of interest.


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