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Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction at EMU is designed to bring together teachers of grades K–12 to study curriculum and instruction that span the grade levels. Teachers will learn leading edge curriculum design and effective classroom practice, and how these ideas affect teaching in a multicultural society.
This program is designed for full-time practicing professional educators and emphasizes practical application as well as theoretical understanding. It is particularly appropriate for curriculum supervisors and individuals interested in curriculum issues that are important across grade levels or subject areas.
The program will provide you with principles and practices you can immediately apply in the classroom. The principles you will learn have proven extremely valuable for individuals involved with curriculum issues across grade levels or subject areas.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the curriculum and instruction program will work as professional educators, as district curriculum coordinators, department heads or in leadership positions in the education field.
Number of Credits
The 31 credit hour program
does not require a thesis. Instead, portfolio guided coursework is used
throughout.
Program of Study
- CURR 653 Introduction to Curriculum Portfolios (1)
- EDPS 600 Human Development (2) or EDPS 501 Psychology of Adolescence (2)
- EDPS 667 Principles of Educational Research or EDPS 677 Research Techniques (3) or EDPS 687 Qualitative/Interpretive Research (3)
- CURR 655 Curriculum Foundations (3) or CURR 654 Multicultural Education (3)
- SOFD 550 Philosophy of Education (2)
- CURR 616 Critical Issues in Education (3)
- CURR 656 Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation (3)
- CURR 650 Improving Instruction through Inquiry and Assessment (3)
- CURR 665 Differentiating Classroom Instruction (3)
Electives are selected with the adviser and should provide valuable professional development knowledge and skills. Courses may be chosen from any department.
Seminar Portfolio Presentation: 1 credit hour
- CURR 694 Seminar (1) (taken last)
Accreditation
The EMU College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the preparation of educational personnel.
For More Information
Dr. Pat Williams-Boyd, ProfessorEastern Michigan University
313 Porter Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.417.9947
pwilliams1@emich.edu
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet PDF.