Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in the Field of Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education Concentration

The master of arts in education and human development in the field of curriculum and instruction with a concentration in elementary education degree program prepares educators for increased responsibilities in the planning, implementation, research, and evaluation of curriculum and instruction. The program includes study in curriculum development; research and evaluation of instructional practice; teacher education; work with special populations; and school policy and leadership.

Students in this program also can enroll in and receive a graduate certificate in:

• Incorporating International Perspectives in Education (IIPE)
• Literacy Education
• Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Certain credits are applied toward both the master's degree and the certificate.

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The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 9 credits in core courses, 12 credits in courses in the concentration, 9 credits in elective courses, and successful completion of the master of arts in education and human development comprehensive examination. 

Required

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core courses
CPED 6305	Foundations of Curriculum Theory
CPED 6339	Teachers as Researchers
CPED 6608	Development and Diversity

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Elementary education concentration courses
CPED 6410	Reading Children’s Literature across the Curriculum
CPED 6604	Perspectives in American Education
CPED 6606	Theories of Learning and Development
Electives
12 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the program advisor.
Comprehensive examination
Successful completion of the master of arts in education and human development comprehensive examination is required.