Curriculum and Instruction

Garreth Zalud, Chairperson and Graduate Director
115 Delzell Education Center
Phone: (605) 677-5210
Garreth.Zalud@usd.edu
http://www.usd.edu/ci

FACULTY

Professors:

Lisa A. Hazlett, English, Language Arts Education
Geralyn M. Jacobs, Early Childhood Education
Linda Reetz, Special Education
William J. Sweeney, Special Education
Garreth Zalud, Reading Education

Associate Professors:

Cathy Ezrailson, Science Education
Susan Gapp, Language Arts, Reading Education
Kristine Reed, Secondary Education
Kevin Reins, Mathematics Education

Assistant Professor:

Gary Cheeseman, Indian Education
Karen Kindle, Language Arts, Reading Education
Loralee LaPointe, Special Education
Waseem Mazher, Special Education
Trudi Nelson, Language Arts, Reading, Education
Vince Youngbauer, Social Studies Education

Senior Lecturer:

Sherrie Bosse, Early Childhood Education

Instructor:

Pat Bruinsma, Technology Education
Don Versteeg, Technology Education
Robin Wiebers, Secondary Education

DEGREES:

Master of Arts, Plan A and B
Master of Science, Plan B
Specialist in Education
Doctor of Education

Elementary Education

SPECIALIZATION:

Reading Specialist / Literacy Coach

Secondary Education, Special Education

SPECIALIZATIONS:

Advanced Specialist in Disabilities
Multicategorical Special Education K-12
Early Childhood Special Education

Technology for Education and Teaching (Master of Science)

CERTIFICATE:

American Indian Education Certificate
Literacy Leadership and Coaching

Program Description

The graduate programs in the Division of Curriculum & Instruction are designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in schools, districts, and higher education. Programs within the Division of Curriculum & Instruction prepare individuals for roles related to classroom instruction, coordination of curriculum and pedagogy, evaluation and assessment of students’ educational performance, and expanding the research knowledge base related to “best practices” and effective instruction. The Division of Curriculum & 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 (in addition to those of the School of Education)

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 university requirements exist for international students.
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 university requirements exist for international students.
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 (on a 4.0 scale).
Submit a completed application and $35 application fee.
Statement of Purpose.
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended.
Additional university requirements exist for international students.

Note:

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. This institution shall assist a candidate in contacting the appropriate licensing board in the state in which the candidate’s preparation was completed. This institution shall 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.