Program: Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. - University of Scranton

Apr 09, 2025

Graduate Studies Catalog 2013-2014

The Curriculum and Instruction program for the 2013-2014 academic year is offered as an online program and is available only to individuals who already hold a valid instructional certificate. (International students may be permitted to complete this program without certification if they have satisfied the teaching standards in their respective countries.) The Master of Science degree requires a total of 36 credits of course work. Also, individuals pursuing a Master’s degree must pass either a comprehensive examination, if they entered the program before fall 2012 semester, or a Practicum if they enter the program for the fall 2012 semester or thereafter.

Below is the course of study for the online Curriculum & Instruction program:

Educational Research Course (3 credits)

EFND 506 - Educational Research and Statistics

Foundations of Education Courses (6 credits)

Take two of the following courses (in any order)
EFND 511 - Educational Tests and Measurement
EFND 516 - Advanced Educational Psychology
EFND 521 - Advanced Foundations of Education

Curriculum and Instruction Courses (18 credits)

Take the following two courses (in any order):
ECUI 506 - Curriculum Theory and Development
ECUI 542 - Literacy and Diversity
Take the following four courses (in any order):
ECUI 501 - Improving Instruction
ECUI 511 - Computer Literacy for Educators
ECUI 516 - Group Processes in Classrooms
ECUI 536 - Teaching the Gifted Child

Reading/Special Education Courses (6 credits)

Curriculum and Instruction Course (3 credits)

ECUI 539 - Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction
Students in the Education Online Curriculum and Instruction degree program must have a site visit by a site supervisor of the University of Scranton. Site visits must be completed prior to the student completing their program and/or degree conferral.