Program Overview

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours of course work. The student must also meet Curriculum and Instruction core course requirements, research requirements, and elective requirements.

Program Requirements

The M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction requires a professional core of 21 credit hours and five elective courses in a focus area. The professional core consists of:

• CI 500, Introduction to Research Methods in Education
• CI 503, Introduction to the Curriculum
• CI 504, Systematic Approaches to Instruction
• CI 514, Advanced Human Development and Learning
• CI 519, The Study of Cultural Diversity in Education and Family Services
• CI 544, Action Research Methods
• CI 594A-T, Practicum All professional core courses must be completed with a grade of C or better, and an overall grade point average of 3.0 must be obtained for the professional core.

Admission and Retention

Admission to the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program requires a 2.7 or better (A = 4.00) on the entire last undergraduate GPA earned at the time of application. A TOEFL score of at least 550 (220 computerized score) is also required for international students and must be no more than two years old. Students must maintain an overall 3.0 graduate GPA to be retained in the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program.

Transfer Credit

No more than six credit hours earned at another institution may be accepted toward this degree. It is recommended that transfer courses be from institutions accredited by national organizations (i.e., CAEP, NCATE, or TEAC). All transfer credit hours must be approved by the coordinator of graduate studies.

Program Planning

Each candidate's program is planned in consultation with a faculty adviser with consideration for the student's interests, experience, and specialty area. Nondeclared graduate students are advised to consult with the School of Education Director of Graduate Programs concerning admission to the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program.

Progress Review

The progress of each student is reviewed periodically. Students who do not make satisfactory progress, or who violate the regulations of the program, school, or university may be dropped from the program.