2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Curriculum and Instruction
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Division Chairperson and Graduate Program Director: Nicholas J. Shudak, Ph.D.
Division of Curriculum and Instruction
115 Delzell Education Center
Phone: (605) 677-5210
Nicholas.Shudak@usd.edu
http://www.usd.edu/ci
FACULTY
Professors:
Lisa A. Hazlett, Ph.D., University of Kansas-Lawrence. Specialization: English, Language Arts Education.
Geralyn M. Jacobs, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Early Childhood Education.
William J. Sweeney, Ph.D., Ohio State University. Specialization: Special Education.
Garreth Zalud, Ph.D., University of Georgia. Specialization: Reading Education.
Associate Professors:
Cathy Ezrailson, Ph.D., Texas A & M University. Specialization: Science Education.
Susan Gapp, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Language Arts, Reading Education.
Kristine Reed, Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Specialization: Secondary Education.
Kevin Reins, Ph.D., University of Wyoming. Specialization: Mathematics Education.
Nicholas J. Shudak, Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Specialization: Culture, Curriculum, and Change.
Assistant Professors:
Jing An, Ph.D., Ohio University. Specialization: Social Studies Education
Gary Cheeseman, Ed.D., St. Mary’s University. Specialization: Indian Education.
Karen Kindle, Ed.D., University of Houston. Specialization: Language Arts, Reading Education.
Trudi Nelson, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Language Arts, Reading, Education.
Senior Lecturers:
Sherrie Bosse, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Early Childhood Education.
Loralee LaPointe, Ph.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Special Education.
Instructors:
Pat Bruinsma, M.S., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Technology Education.
Don Versteeg, Ed.S., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Technology Education.
Robin Wiebers, Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Secondary Education.
DEGREE
Master of Arts, Plan A and Plan B
Master of Science, Plan B only
Specialist in Education
Doctor of Education
Master of Arts, Plan A and B
SPECIALIZATION
American Indian
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English Language Learning
Gifted Education
Language Arts
Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach
Science/Technology/Math
Social Studies
SPECIALIZATION
American Indian
English Language Learning
Gifted Education
Language Arts
Science/Technology/Math
Social Science
SPECIALIZATION
Advanced Specialist in Disabilities
Multicategorical Special Education K-12
Early Childhood Special Education
Master of Science, Plan B only
Specialist in Education
Doctor of Education
CERTIFICATE
Division of Curriculum and Instruction
The graduate programs in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction are designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in schools, districts, and higher education. Programs within the Division of Curriculum and Instruction prepare individuals for roles related to classroom instruction, coordination of curriculum and pedagogy, evaluation and assessment of student’s educational performance, and expanding the research knowledge base related to “best practices” and effective instruction. The Division of Curriculum and Instruction is committed to preparing its graduates to be “highly qualified” reflective decision-makers.
The Division of Curriculum and Instruction administers the Professional Development Center (PDC). The PDC is a collaborative program between area school districts and the School of Education. The purpose of the PDC is to develop the best learning environments for students and teachers. The PDC supports the learning of experienced and beginning teachers by creating settings in which novices enter professional practice by working with expert practitioners, enabling veteran teachers to renew their own professional development and assume new roles as mentors and teacher leaders. Both the mentor teachers and the newly licensed teachers are enrolled in graduate coursework in an education-related field at USD. At the end of the 15-month program, the new teachers have a full year of teaching experience and a master’s degree in education. The mentors have had a year of new experiences while working with new teachers and also at least 32 credit hours toward a graduate degree in the School of Education. In the PDC, mentors from the school districts and new teachers serving as graduate interns work together to exchange ideas, materials, teaching demonstrations and teaching technologies.
The University of South Dakota Regional Reading Recovery Training Center is located in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction. The Training Center was established in 1997 to train both Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders and Reading Recovery Teachers. The Reading Recovery Training Center provides technical assistance and professional development for Reading Recovery sites in South Dakota and the surrounding states.
Certificate Description
The coursework that leads to a graduate certificate in Literacy Leadership and Coaching is designed for Reading Specialists and Curriculum Leaders who are seeking to improve their knowledge and skill in literacy coaching, program leadership, and working with diverse learners.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The following is required for full admission status in all Master’s degree programs in Curriculum and Instruction.
- A minimum score of 141 Verbal and 141 Quantitative on the GRE, or a minimum score of 403 on the Millers Analogy Test.
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.7
- Three satisfactory professional recommendations
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- Additional requirements exist for international students and applicants with degrees from other countries.
-Prospective students who do not meet all of the criteria above may be admitted on a provisional basis.
The following is required for full admission status into the Doctoral degree or the Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
- A minimum score of 143 Verbal and 142 Quantitative on the GRE, or a minimum score of 410 on the Millers Analogy Test.
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.7
- Three satisfactory professional recommendations
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- A Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited institution
- Additional requirements exist for international students and applicants with degrees from other countries.
-Prospective students who do not meet all of the criteria above may be admitted on a provisional basis.
The following is required for full admission status into the Literacy Leadership and Coaching Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction.
- Applicant must be a practicing teacher who has completed a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education/Reading Specialist, Curriculum Leaders, and/or certified Reading Specialist.
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Submit a completed application and $35 application fee.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended.
- Additional requirements exist for international students and applicants with degrees from other countries.
A student seeking an Iowa educator license is advised that successful completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation does not qualify you for initial educator licensure by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. A candidate seeking licensure in the State of Iowa must first be licensed/certified as an educator in the state in which preparation was completed. USD will assist a candidate in contacting the appropriate licensing board in the state in which the candidate’s preparation was completed. USD will assist the candidate in understanding the requirements of the appropriate licensing board prior to the candidate’s completion of this institution’s program(s) of educator preparation.
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