| Instructional Foundations - National Board Certification
Degree Purpose
The purpose of the M.S.ED. in Curriculum and Instruction Degree is to provide extensive preparation in curriculum development and teaching and learning strategies as part of an overall effort to improve instruction.
Program Goal
The goal of the Instructional Foundations Program is to prepare teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and educational consultants with in-depth study and practical experience in the development of pedagogically sound curriculum and instruction programs.
Program Requirements
The M.S.ED. in Curriculum and Instruction program offers an option in Instructional Foundations in which students may take courses in one of five concentrations: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Adult Education, Educational Technology, or Foundations of Education. In addition, the program offers a concentration for those seekingNational Board Certification (NBC) in Instructional Leadership . Each concentration requires completion of 33 or 36 semester credit hours/units. Students who select to complete a master’s thesis will only finish 33 credit hours plus the thesis. Students who opt out of the master’s thesis will finish 36 credit hours including two electives.
Careers
Depending upon the concentration chosen, the students will qualify for careers, which may include the following: teacher, administrator, curriculum specialist, and consultant in elementary or secondary technology and/or foundations of education.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the university’s general requirements, the applicant must have: a. an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; b. a grade point average of 3.0 on a four-point grading scale; and c. two letters of recommendation from school administrators/supervisors who are familiar with his/her work.
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