The Curriculum and Instruction program provides teachers and other professionals an opportunity to expand their knowledge in education, improve their practice, and learn how to better plan and implement curriculum. The program is 30 credit hours (12 credit hours of required courses and 18 hours of elective courses). This allows professionals flexibility and choice regarding areas of interest. Students may take 6 hours per semester (fall, spring, and summer) and can finish in 5 semesters. Faculty members who teach in the Curriculum and Instruction program are experienced educational leaders and content specialists.
Students who have completed LETRS training may be eligible for up to 12 hours of EDUC 599-Special Topics credit. This credit is offered at a reduced tuition rate of $75 per credit hour and can be applied to the electives portion of the degree.
Completion of the Curriculum and Instruction program does not lead to teacher certification.
As part of the Curriculum and Instruction program, students can apply their elective credits toward a Digital Design and Delivery Certificate.
Required Courses
EDUC 645 Teaching Methods and Instructional strategies in the Subject Area
EDUC 630 Assessment of Student Learning
EDUC 622 or EDUC 625 Content Area Literacy or Advanced Content Area Literacy
Select one course from the following list:
EDUC 605 Educational Technology
EDUC 620 Learning Theories
EDUC 640 Curriculum Construction
As part of the Curriculum and Instruction program, students can apply their elective credits toward a Teacher Leadership Certificate.
Required Courses
EDUC 630 Assessment of Student Learning
EDUC 622 or EDUC 625 Content Area Literacy or Advanced Content Area Literacy
Select three courses from the following list:
EDUC 606 Visionary Leadership in K-12 School Administration
EDUC 608 School Supervision and Managerial Leadership in K12 School Administration
EDUC 624 Innovative Practices in K-12 School Administration
EDUC 626 Relational Leadership in K-12 School Administration
EDUC 631 Instructional Leadership in K-12 School Administration
EDUC 634 Law, Ethics, and Policy in K12 School Administration
Students who are already certified teachers may also earn elective credits toward a K-12 English Language Learner certification. The required courses are below.
EDUC 580 Instructional Techniques ELL
EDUC 581 Curriculum for Teaching ELL
EDUC 583 Second Language Acquisition
EDUC 584 Advanced Curriculum Development-ELL
EDUC 587 Linguistics and English Linguistics
EDUC 585 Assessment Strategies for ELL
EDUC 582 Practicum-ELL
Dr. Susan Craig
Program Coordinator
Office: Taylor Hall 222
Phone: 417-625-9746
Email: craig-s@mssu.edu
