Curriculum Studies

The MEd with a major in curriculum studies is a 36 credit-hour program that arises from a re-conceptualized approach to studying questions such as—What is knowledge?; Who gets to decide?—in light of critical scholarship leading to democratic community building and an ethic of social action that honors diversity and demands respect for all people. Curriculum studies critically examines educational issues and policies in light of scholarship in psychology, philosophy and social foundations as well as scholarship in education. Students come from many professional backgrounds, such as schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. They share a desire to assume leadership roles in solving educational problems in these settings.

Core (15 hours)

EDCS 60813

Curriculum Studies Seminar*

EDUC 50003

Diversity in American Education

EDUC 70953

Research in Education

EDUC 70963

Qualitative Inquiry I

*Two different topics for a total of six hours

Emphasis (21 hours)

Students enrolled in the 4/1 option must follow the 4/1 emphasis, otherwise students may select either research or teaching emphasis.

4/1 Option

EDSP 50663

Motivating and Managing Students in the Classroom

EDUC 70903

Treatise**

EDUC 70973

Qualitative Inquiry II**

 

 

EDEC 60173

Practicum in Early Childhood Education or

EDMS 60980

Internship in Middle School/Secondary Education

**Concurrent enrollment

Nine hours by advisement from the Elementary or Middle/Secondary Program

Research Option

EDCS 60813

Curriculum Studies Seminar**

EDUC 60213

Thinking, Learning and Teaching

EDUC 70960

Apprenticeship in Research

(1-3 hours variable credit/may be repeated)

EDUC 70973

Qualitative Inquiry II

EDUC 70980

Thesis

EDUC 70990

Thesis

**Select from topic offered and not previously taken as part of the core

Electives: Three hours selected in consultation with adviser

Teaching Option

EDCS 60813

Curriculum Studies Seminar **

EDCS 70963

Apprenticeship in Teaching

EDUC 60213

Thinking, Learning and Teaching

EDUC 70903

Treatise

EDUC 70973

Qualitative Inquiry II

**Select from topic offered and not previously taken as part of the core

Electives: Six hours selected in consultation with adviser





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