Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.

The Curriculum and Instruction program for the 2014-2015 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 upon demonstarting evidence of an undergraduate degree from their respective countries and satisfaction of admission requirements from the Education Department. The Master of Science degree requires a total of 36 credits of course work. Individuals pursuing a Master’s degree must pass complete a Practicum.

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 - Integrating Technology into the Classroom
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 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 progam and/or degree conferral.
Total: 36 credit hours