DCURI-MED - Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
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Students must select from the following concentrations: Generalist Concentration, MEd, Teacher Certification, MEd, Bilingual Concentration, MEd, Biology Concentration, MEd, ESL Concentration, MEd, Mathematics Concentration, MEd.
Curriculum and Instruction, Generalist, MEd
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Generalist (track) is designed for certified teachers and individuals who are interested in researching, developing and implementing curriculum changes to support student achievement in K-12 Education. This program allows students to focus on curriculum methodology, pedagogy, and theoretical applications and how to apply these to the classroom. The degree program requires 36 hours of graduate coursework.
Students will gain the professional development needed to understand learner characteristics, identify materials that enhance inquiry and critical thinking, incorporate the latest technologies in teaching and learning, and design assessments using the instructional design process. The specific Student Learning Outcomes of the M.Ed. program for candidates are:
Understand the nature of classroom inquiry, develop inquiry skills, and use inquiry processes in teaching and learning in the math and science content area subjects.
Access scholarly databases and gain pedagogical content knowledge through reading and reviewing researched publications.
Deepen pedagogical content knowledge of math and science through inquiry-based processes.
Construct understanding of K-12 student learning and effective instructional practices to engage K-12 students in active learning.
Address Texas state standards when selecting and developing high-quality teaching and learning experiences for K-12 students.
Use technology in in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.
Design and implement classroom research projects to address problem areas in teaching and student learning of math and science.
Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Certification, MEd
The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction degree, (Initial) Teacher Certification, is a track designed for post-baccalaureate students interested in earning a teaching certificate along with a Curriculum & Instruction master's degree. This program prepares future K-12 educators with a thorough background in classroom research and pedagogical content with courses that are infused with instructional technology, address real-life instructional challenges, and apply evidence-based instruction. This degree is 36 credits.
Students will gain the professional development needed to understand learner characteristics, identify materials that enhance inquiry and critical thinking, incorporate the latest technologies in teaching and learning, and design assessments using the instructional design process. The specific Student Learning Outcomes of the M.Ed. program for candidates are:
Access scholarly databases and gain pedagogical content knowledge through reading and reviewing researched publications.
Deepen pedagogical content knowledge of math and science through inquiry-based processes.
Construct understanding of K-12 student learning and effective instructional practices to engage K-12 students in active learning.
Address Texas state standards when selecting and developing high-quality teaching and learning experiences for K-12 students.
Use technology in in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.
Design and implement classroom research projects to address problem areas in teaching and student learning of math and science.
Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual, MEd
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Bilingual Education teaching allows practicing educators to specialize in Bilingual Education or prepare for the ESL supplement. This degree is 36 credits.
Students will gain the professional development needed to understand learner characteristics, identify materials that enhance inquiry and critical thinking, incorporate the latest technologies in teaching and learning, and design assessments using the instructional design process. The specific Student Learning Outcomes of the M.Ed. program for candidates are:
Understand the nature of classroom inquiry, develop inquiry skills, and use inquiry processes in teaching and learning in the math and science content area subjects.
Access scholarly databases and gain pedagogical content knowledge through reading and reviewing researched publications.
Deepen pedagogical content knowledge of math and science through inquiry-based processes.
Construct understanding of K-12 student learning and effective instructional practices to engage K-12 students in active learning.
Address Texas state standards when selecting and developing high-quality teaching and learning experiences for K-12 students.
Use technology in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.
Design and implement classroom research projects to address problem areas in teaching and student learning of math and science.
Curriculum and Instruction, Biology Concentration, MEd
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in Biology or Mathematics (36 credits) are degree programs offered to district cohorts that will allow teachers to gain advanced content knowledge or gain the credits necessary for community-college level teaching. These programs are not currently offered for individuals.
Students will gain the professional development needed to understand learner characteristics, identify materials that enhance inquiry and critical thinking, incorporate the latest technologies in teaching and learning, and design assessments using the instructional design process. The specific Student Learning Outcomes of the M.Ed. program for candidates are:
Understand the nature of classroom inquiry, develop inquiry skills, and use inquiry processes in teaching and learning in the math and science content area subjects.
Access scholarly databases and gain pedagogical content knowledge through reading and reviewing researched publications.
Deepen pedagogical content knowledge of math and science through inquiry-based processes.
Construct understanding of K-12 student learning and effective instructional practices to engage K-12 students in active learning.
Address Texas state standards when selecting and developing high-quality teaching and learning experiences for K-12 students.
Use technology in in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.
Design and implement classroom research projects to address problem areas in teaching and student learning of math and science.
Curriculum and Instruction, ESL, MEd
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on English as a Second Language teaching allows practicing educators to specialize in Bilingual Education or prepare for the ESL supplement. This degree is 36 credits.
Students will gain the professional development needed to understand learner characteristics, identify materials that enhance inquiry and critical thinking, incorporate the latest technologies in teaching and learning, and design assessments using the instructional design process. The specific Student Learning Outcomes of the M.Ed. program for candidates are:
Understand the nature of classroom inquiry, develop inquiry skills, and use inquiry processes in teaching and learning.
Access scholarly databases and gain pedagogical content knowledge through reading and reviewing researched publications.
Construct understanding of K-12 student learning and effective instructional practices to engage K-12 students in active learning.
Address Texas state standards when selecting and developing high-quality teaching and learning experiences for K-12 students.
Use technology in in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.
Design and implement classroom research projects to address problem areas in teaching and student learning.
Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Concentration, MEd
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in Biology or Mathematics (36 credits) are degree programs offered to district cohorts that will allow teachers to gain advanced content knowledge or gain the credits necessary for community-college level teaching. These programs are not currently offered for individuals.
Students will gain the professional development needed to understand learner characteristics, identify materials that enhance inquiry and critical thinking, incorporate the latest technologies in teaching and learning, and design assessments using the instructional design process. The specific Student Learning Outcomes of the M.Ed. program for candidates are:
Understand the nature of classroom inquiry, develop inquiry skills, and use inquiry processes in teaching and learning in the math and science content area subjects.
Access scholarly databases and gain pedagogical content knowledge through reading and reviewing researched publications.
Deepen pedagogical content knowledge of math and science through inquiry-based processes.
Construct understanding of K-12 student learning and effective instructional practices to engage K-12 students in active learning.
Address Texas state standards when selecting and developing high-quality teaching and learning experiences for K-12 students.
Use technology in in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms.
Design and implement classroom research projects to address problem areas in teaching and student learning of math and science.
Total hours to complete degree: 36 semester credit hours