Teaching, Learning and Leadership: K-12 Education, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 36

Common Core
CIED 5053Curriculum Issues *3
CIED 5813Educational Advocacy and Leadership *3
Hours Subtotal6
Research Requirement
Select one research course and ensure three courses found in the common or program core that are designated with an asterisk (*) are selected. 3
Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry (OR)
Research Design and Methodology (OR)
Pedagogical Research (OR)
Statistical Methods in Education
Hours Subtotal3
Program Core
CIED 5043Issues in Teaching *3
Select 3 hours from the following:3
Introduction to K-12 English Language Learners
Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Curriculum *
Integrating Teaching in the Secondary School
Social Justice by the Numbers: Learning to Teach Science & Math for Understanding & Equity
Culturally Responsive Teaching in Special Education
Hours Subtotal6
Areas of Emphasis
In consultation with an advisor, select 21 hours from the following:21
Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School
The Visual Arts in the Curriculum
Advanced Studies in Children's Literature
Literature for Children, Adolescents and Adults
Teaching Reading with Literature
Young Adult Literature
Kindergarten-Primary Curriculum
Curriculum of the Elementary School
Curriculum in the Secondary School
Language Arts in the Curriculum
Media Literacy Across the Curriculum
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
Practicum I: Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Reading & Writing Difficulties
Literacy and Technology Across the Curriculum
Literacy Leadership and Coaching
History of Reading
First and Second Language Acquisition for Teachers
Foreign Language Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment: Grades Pk-12
Literacy Instruction in Primary Grades *
Practicum II: Advanced Literacy Interventions
Multisensory Phonics Instruction
Seminar in Integrated Mathematics and Science Applications
Teaching Rational Number Concepts, Proportional Reasoning, and Classroom Interactions *
Assessment and Evaluation in School Mathematics *
Practicum in School Mathematics
Number Concepts and Assessment at the Elementary Level (PK-6)
Problem-Centered Learning in Mathematics
Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Technology *
Teaching Geometry and Spatial Visualization
Teaching Algebra and Mathematical Tasks
Teaching Data and Probability in Schools
Mathematics Leadership and Coaching
Teaching the Nature of Science Through and Inquiry Approach
Teaching and Learning Science in the Secondary School
Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning in Science Education
Teaching Science in the Schools
Seminar in Integrated Mathematics and Science Applications
Environmental Education in the Curriculum
Workshop in Science Education
Introduction to K-12 Engineering Education
Technology for the K-12 STEM Educator
Developing Informal and Formal STEM Programs in Schools
Teaching Social Studies in the Schools
Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Planning, Compliance and Current Practices
Classroom and Behavior Management
Culturally Responsive Teaching in Special Education
Education Workshop
Seminar in Education
Design and Management of the Elementary School Classroom
Reading Processes and Practices GR 1-8
Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice(Grade 1-4)
Teaching Science in the Elementary School (Grades 1-8)
Effective Classroom Management for Secondary Schools
Effective Teaching Strategies for the 6-12 Classroom
Practicum for Early Career Secondary Teachers
Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Schools: English Language Arts Methods
Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Schools: Social Studies Methods
Methods for Teaching Secondary Math
Methods for Teaching Secondary Science
Hours Subtotal21
Total Hours36

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