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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 in the field of education, students will complete a specialization 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 500SLFoundations of Education and the Teaching Profession

3

ED 509Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners

3

 

ED 526Cross-Cultural/International Curricula

3

OR

ED 541Global Perspectives for the Special Educational Needs of All Students

3

 

ED 551Instruction and Assessment

3

ED 554Educational Technology

3

ED 580Capstone: Curriculum and Instruction Program

3

Students with an undergraduate education equivalent may waive the content of ED 500SL and replace it with additional elective hours.

Specialization Courses

In addition to the courses above, a student must choose from one of four specializations (18 credits).

Other courses may be selected with the consent of an advisor.

Curriculum and Instruction Specialization

ED 537Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary

3

OR

ED 555Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2

3

 

ED 558Elementary Math Methods

3

OR

ED 566Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

OR

ED 567Teaching History and Social Science in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

OR

ED 568Teaching English in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

OR

ED 569Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

 

Twelve (12) credits of approved electives

English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialization

Linguistics course is chosen from the following: EN 554 or ED 561
ED 511Psychoeducational Assessment and Instruction

3

ED 523Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction

3

ED 526Cross-Cultural/International Curricula

3

ED 553Teaching English as a Second Language

3

ED 555Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2

3

EN One (1) linguistics course

3

or another approved graduate course from a related field

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Specialization

ED 537Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary

3

OR

ED 555Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2

3

 

ED 558Elementary Math Methods

3

OR

ED 566Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

OR

ED 569Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

 

ED 559Elementary Science Methods

3

OR

ED 538Secondary Teaching Methods

3

 

ED 556Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades 3-6

3

 

ED 557Social Studies and the Visual Arts

3

OR

ED 567Teaching History and Social Science in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

OR

ED 568Teaching English in Secondary Schools (6-12)

3

 

Three (3) credits of approved electives

Special Education Specialization

ED 511Psychoeducational Assessment and Instruction

3

ED 523Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction

3

ED 529Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education Settings

3

ED 539Instructional Implementation of the Individualized Education Program

3

ED 545Transition and Family Issues for Individuals with Disabilities

3

Three (3) credits of approved electives