Curriculum and Instruction (non-licensure M.Ed.)
This master's degree program is designed for those students who are not seeking a Virginia teaching license. Students in this program may be practicing teachers, education professionals who are not working in a classroom setting, or students who intend to teach in international or private schools. Along with completing a core of professional courses intended to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to the field of education, students will complete a concentration area and a capstone project designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and goals of the student.
Degree Requirements — Curriculum and Instruction (non-licensure)
36 credits
Shared Degree Required Courses
18 credits
| ED 502 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED 503 | Curriculum: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ED 509 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED 550 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ED 554 | Computers and Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| ED 580 | Capstone: Curriculum and Instruction Program | 3 |
Students with an undergraduate education equivalent may waive the content of
ED 502 and
ED 503 and replace with additional elective hours.
Concentration Courses
In addition to the courses above, a student must choose from one of four concentrations (18 credits).
Other courses may be selected with the consent of an advisor.
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
| ED 537 | Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED 555 | Reading and Language Arts for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2 | 3 |
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| ED 558 | Elementary Math Methods | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED 568 | Teaching English and Social Studies in the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED 569 | Teaching Science and Mathematics in the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |
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| or another approved graduate course from a related field | |
ESL and International Studies Concentration
| ED 511 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Instructional Programming | 3 |
| ED 523 | Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ED 526 | Cross-cultural/International Curricula | 3 |
| ED 553 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| ED 555 | Reading and Language Arts for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2 | 3 |
| or another approved graduate course from a related field | |
Special Education Concentration
| ED 511 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Instructional Programming | 3 |
| ED 523 | Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ED 529 | Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education Settings | 3 |
| ED 539 | Instructional Implementation of the Individualized Education Program | 3 |
| ED 545 | Transition and Family Issues for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| or another approved graduate course from a related field | |
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Concentration
| ED 537 | Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED 555 | Reading and Language Arts for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2 | 3 |
| | |
| ED 558 | Elementary Math Methods | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED 569 | Teaching Science and Mathematics in the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |
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| ED 559 | Elementary Science Methods | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED 538 | Secondary Teaching Methods | 3 |
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| ED 556 | Reading and Language Arts: Grades 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 557 | Social Studies and the Expressive Arts | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED 568 | Teaching English and Social Studies in the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |