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Curriculum and Instruction (K-12)

Specialists in curriculum and instruction create change through their in-depth understanding of the design, development, implementation and evaluation of educational curriculum. Combined with an understanding of instructional strategies and the interpersonal and behavioral issues in a classroom, education professionals who are skilled in curriculum and instruction are prepared to be leaders in the field.
   
With an M.A. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Gain the knowledge and skills to have a positive impact on students in the K-12 classroom.
  • Become part of a supportive network of fellow students, alumni and faculty that will inspire and sustain you throughout your career.
  • Learn from expert faculty currently active in the K-12 classroom who are here to help you shape your path to your own classroom.


What you can earn

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  • Master of Arts (M.A.)

 

Where you'll learn

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  • On-campus (St. Thomas)

 

 

When you can start

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  • Fall semester begins: September 4, 2013
  • Spring semester begins: February 3, 2014

 



 



Questions about this program

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Ea Porter

Enrollment Advisor

651-962-4657

celc@stthomas.edu

Program Details

For the Master of Arts (M.A.)

CIED 500 Principles of Educational Research
3 Credits

Methods of descriptive and experimental research, basic statistical theory and application, orientation to library resources, development of significant research methodology.

CIED 505 Social Foundations of Education
3 Credits

An analysis of the educational system of the United States and its relation to other social systems; economic, political and sociological conditions and trends as they affect education; current issues in American education.

CIED 532 Curriculum K-12
3 Credits

This course will emphasize the practical concepts of the K-12 curriculum. It will encompass issues and factors that affect the curriculum development process, curriculum and related divisions of the human learning system, innovative programs of the present, and educated projections of future trends. An important function of the course will be to stimulate the students to examine their own thinking about curriculum and its relationship to society, school and the classroom.

CIED 610 Advanced Theories of Teaching and Learning
3 Credits

An investigation of the contributions of psychology to the understanding of learned human behavior, educational methodology, and the learning-teaching processes. A comparative assessment of major theories and models of learning and motivation comprise the core of the course. In the Master of Arts in Learning Technology program, the course includes recent research on the alignment of technology with cognitive theory.

CIED 654 Multicultural Curriculum
3 Credits

This course is designed to assist teachers and other school-based professionals in infusing multicultural content into the curriculum. The basic elements of the course include the foundations of multicultural education and the impact of culture and learning styles on students and classrooms. The course will focus on understanding communities and the impact of multicultural education on the changing curriculum.

CIED 670 Assessment for Learning
3 Credits

Focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of using assessment for student learning. The course is designed to familiarize class members with various purposes and types of assessment used in school settings. The focus of this course is to: (1) understand the classroom assessment context in light of changes in cognitive psychology, the mission of schooling, public accountability, and the need for multiple forms of assessment; (2) explore guiding principles for classroom assessment and the types of assessment; (3) develop assessment methods including paper-and-pencil tests, performance assessments, and portfolios that are aligned with student achievement goals; and (4) create effective methods for communicating about student learning.

CIED 781 Practicum in Curriculum Leadership
1 Credit

The field based practicum in curriculum provides candidates the opportunity to reflect on and apply the professional and pedagogical knowledge, skills and dispositions acquired in MACI coursework. Course participants develop and implement a detailed plan of their goals for the practicum expereince, engaging in such activities as curriculum development, curriculum implementation planning, instructional design, and analysis of data. This course is tailored to meet the goals and needs of course participants not selecting the more extensive curriculum leadership program option.

CIED 799 Integrated Standards Portfolio
1 Credit

The student may elect to complete either a field-based project or an integrative paper in consultation with his or her committee chair. The student's choice should reflect an option that is compatible with his or her academic and personal needs, resources and learning style. Examples of the integrative project include a new course of study, a new unit for a course, a management plan, an educational restructuring design or a district-supported modification of existing procedures, plus a paper integrating the courses in the program of study as they relate to the field-based project. Integrative paper is a formal paper on a specific educational issue that is of interest or concern to the student, an issue that a student analyzes in light of the knowledge base generated through the various courses the student has taken in this program, and the professional insights that the student has developed accordingly.

Elective Areas of Specialization
12 Credits

Select one of the following specialty areas with your advisor’s guidance:

Certificate in Learning Technology

LHDT 525 – Introduction to Learning Technologies
LHDT 526 – Internet Website and Educational Software Evaluation
LHDT 527 – Design and Development of Digital Media
LHDT 528 – Integrating Technology into the Classroom and Continued Learning

Certificate in Reading, Elementary or Secondary Focus

READ 500 – Research in Literacy
READ 501 – Emergent Literacy K-2 OR READ 702 – Content Area Literacy 5-12
READ 701 – Balanced Literacy K-6
READ 704 – Reading Assessment and Remediation

Certificate in Gifted, Creative and Talented Education

GIFT 720 – The High-Ability Learner in the Regular Classroom
GIFT 722 – Gifted, Creative and Talented Instructional Models K-12
GIFT 723 – Gifted, Creative and Talented Curriculum Models K-12
GIFT 729 – Gifted, Creative and Talented Practicum and Seminar

Certificate in Multicultural Education

CIED 653 – Race, Power and Education
CIED 655 – Multicultural Communities and School
CIED 656 – Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
XXXX – One elective

Certificate in Advanced Curriculum Design for the Differentiated Classroom

CIED 651 – Curriculum Theories and Orientations for a Continuum of Learners
CIED 649 – Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
GIFT 722 – Gifted, Creative and Talented Instruction Models K-12
CIED 549 – Instructional Systems Design

Certificate in K-12 English as a Second Language

TEGR 620 – Additional Language Acquisition for Diverse Learners
TEGR 622 – Language and Culture for Academic Development
TEGR 628 – Literacy & Oral Language Development for Diverse Learners
TEGR 634 – Methods and Advocacy for English Language Learners

TOTAL 32 Credits

Osseo

Degree: MA in Curriculum & Instruction with Reading Certificate
Time: 5 - 9 p.m. on Scheduled Days
Start Date: Spring 2013
Location: Maple Grove Senior High (map)

New Cohort starting Spring 2013! Application deadline: April 31, 2013.

Online

Degree: MA in Curriculum & Instruction
Time: Varies
Start Date: Spring 2014
Location: Online (map)

New Cohort starting Spring 2014!

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Seehwa Cho, Ph.D.

Associate Professor (651) 962-4434
MOH 312 | Opus Hall

Jan Frank, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Department Chair: Teacher Education (651) 962-4446
MOH 306 | Opus Hall

Debbie Monson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor (651) 962-4443
MOH 304 | Opus Hall

Robert J. Nistler, Ph.D.

Associate Professor (651) 962-4426
MOH 307 | Opus Hall

Douglas F. Warring, Ph.D.

Professor | Director of Continuing Education (651) 962-4877
MOH 314 | Opus Hall

Rosemary Barreto

Teacher Education, Department Assistant (651) 962-4420
MOH 305 | Opus Hall

Carole Koch

Assessment Coordinator, Department of Teacher Education (651) 962-4468
MOH 311 | Opus Hall

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Sue Kasun, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education (651) 962-4811
MOH 308

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John Melick

Director of Field Experiences & Clinical Practice, Department of Teacher Education (651) 962-4424
MOH 310

Muffet Trout, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Teacher Education Department (651) 962-4424
MOH 303

 
 

Ongoing Professional Development
Whether networking with leaders in the field of education reform, acquiring new tools to identify early warning signs of mental illness in your classroom, or simply catching up on the latest offerings in children’s literature, annual events and conferences in the College of Education, Leadership & Counseling offer a variety of networking and professional development opportunities. Most events include a CEU component. In addition to annual events, the College also houses a robust continuing education department to help you meet your re-licensure requirements.
 

Community Partnerships

The College of Education, Leadership & Counseling takes pride in engaging in innovative partnerships with a variety of organizations. Students in the College of Education, Leadership & Counseling will find many opportunities for professional growth as a result of working these organizations. Partnership examples include the Northwest Suburban Integration District, Center for Academics and Sports, FAIR School and the Collaborative Urban Educators program. 

 

The Value of a St. Thomas Degree

Calculating the cost of your degree can be challenging, as every institution approaches it a bit differently. At St. Thomas, we list our tuition cost as cost per credit:

  • Each course can be 1-3 semester credits, but the standard course is 3 credits.  
  • A typical part-time student in our graduate programs takes 3-6 credits per term.
  • To view the total number of credits per program you can view the courses tab above.

It may be possible for you to receive some type of financial assistance. To learn more, please visit our Graduate Financial Aid page.

Learn more about our Fall 2013 CELC Scholarship for Master of Arts students.  Applications due May 1, 2013.

We offer our students much more than just a degree. We offer the chance to be a part of a personal and professional network like no other, which means your graduate education will enrich your life and career long into the future.




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Cost

Education (M.A., Ed.S., Certificate, Licensure)

On-campus Tuition (per credit) $763
Off-Site/On-line Tuition (per credit) $399
Books and materials
(estimate per course) $150-250
One-time application fee $50

1 | Meet the Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a regionally accredited institution
  • A cumulative minimum undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or the successful completion of a graduate level program from another institution

If you do not meet the above requirement(s), you may be eligible for special admission, which requires:

  • A cumulative minimum undergraduate G.P.A. of 2.75 (4.0 scale)
  • The completion of a standardized test, such as the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), GRE, GMAT or LSAT A possible interview with an admissions person/committee

2 | Submit the following application materials:

  • Application form and one-time $50 application fee
  • Two positive letters of reference from non-related individuals
  • Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work (unless that work was completed at the University of St. Thomas)
  • Personal statement
  • Transcript Review: All Teacher Education applicants seeking licensure must have a transcript review completed.  Official transcripts from all previous institutions are required.  There is a $25 fee per content area review.  Please contact the Teacher Education Department to request a transcript review form.  Email to  barr7879@stthomas.edu.

3 |  Submit the supplementary materials:

  • Initial Licensure:  MTLE Basic Skills required by the end of an initial teacher licensure candidate's first semester of coursework.
  • International Applicants:  (1) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required for any candidate whose primary language is not English. (2) Transcript Review: All international transcripts must be reviewed by an accredited evaluation service to determine U.S. equivalency of the degree awarded and the institution awarding the degree. Applications will not be reviewed for admissions until the official review is submitted.

Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

  • For Fall Term: June 1
  • For Spring Term: Rolling
  • For Summer Term: May 1

 

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