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Nov 22, 2024
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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.S., Ed.D.)
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Admissions Information
Specialist of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The Specialist in Education in Curriculum and Instruction requires 30 hours beyond the Master’s degree. It is designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in serving in directorial and supervisory positions in the development and implementation of curriculum, supervision, and instructional practice. An internship of at least three hours is required in the program. In addition, the program of study designed under advisement of your committee must include one course in each of the areas of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Technology beyond the completed Master’s degree. Options for individually designed specialization areas are encouraged and available.
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Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction Program Total: 30 credit hours beyond the Master’s degree.
In addition, the program of study designed under advisement of your committee must include one course in each of the areas of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Technology beyond the completed Master’s degree. Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The Doctor of Education requires a minimum of 90 hours beyond the Bachelor’s degree, or 60 hours beyond the Master’s degree, 15 credit hours of dissertation are required. The doctorate is intended for those who may choose career goals of master teacher, curriculum and instruction specialist, supervisory personnel, academic coordinator in school systems, teachers and coordinators in colleges and universities, and educational specialists in state departments and their sub-units. Course work for the major area may be taken in elementary, secondary, or special education to allow for individual needs and goals. Students should address their interests at the time of application to the program. A three-credit internship is required for the Doctorate. In addition, the program of study designed under advisement of your committee must include one course in each of the areas of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Technology beyond the completed Master’s degree. Students seeking a Doctorate should discuss the residency options in this program with the department chairperson at the time of application. Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction: Total 90 credit hours
- Required courses in major area 45 credit hours
- Required courses in support area 15 credit hours
- Other support courses 30 credit hours
Required Courses in Major Area: 45 credit hours
Minimum of 45 credit hours with ELED, SEED, or SPED prefix to include: Req. Curriculum Courses in Selected Area (Two Beyond Masters): 6 credit hours
All students seeking a doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction must take at least two courses from the following list: Advanced Cluster Courses in Specialization: 12 credit hours
- Minimum of 12 credits in ELED/SEED/SPED or Curriculum
Required Courses in Curriculum & Instruction: 10-12 credit hours
At least one course in each of the following areas: ELED, SEED, SPED, Technology Area One Foundations Course: 3 credit hours
Required Courses in Support Areas: 6 credit hours
Plus one of the following Advanced Research Courses: 3 credit hours
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