Curriculum & Instruction MS
Saint Joseph’s University’s Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to meet the professional needs of candidates/educators interested in expanding their knowledge of curriculum theory and advancing their skills in curriculum development for a diverse student population. The core program is grounded in knowledge of curriculum theory, how to develop curriculum and instruction that meet the needs of diverse learners in varied educational settings, how to assess and evaluate curriculum and instruction, how to integrate technology into innovative curricula, and how to conduct research for generating new knowledge that advances curriculum and instruction for educational equity and inclusion. The program attends to the needs of certified teachers, STEM teachers and professionals working in the field of education, literacy specialists and coaches and curricula coordinators working in traditional and non-traditional school settings, and special education specialists and teachers working in schools or in alternative educational settings.
Note: This degree does not lead to teacher certification.
Goal 1: Gain historical knowledge of curriculum theory in relation to current trends in education
Outcome 1.1: Examine contemporary curriculum theories in education
Outcome 1.2: Identify challenges faced by current educators and education specialists
Outcome 1.3: Explore basic assumptions that influence current educational policy and curricula reform.
Goal 2: Design inclusive curriculum and instruction for diverse learners
Outcome 2.1: Gain knowledge and skills on how to design curriculum and instruction
Outcome 2.2: Identify strategies that respond to the needs of diverse learners in educational settings.
Goal 3: Analyze and evaluate research in curriculum and instruction
Outcome 3.1: Review current and emerging research in curriculum, instruction and assessment
Outcome 3.2: Evaluate texts and learning resources
Outcome 3.3: Examine research on test data, curriculum standards and assessment practices
Outcome 3.4: Conduct research on any one area of curriculum and instruction
Goal 4: Integrate technology and innovation
Outcome 4.1: Identify and integrate technology into curriculum and instruction
Outcome 4.2: Plan learning opportunities that drive innovation across organizations
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 600 | Curriculum Theory | 3 |
| EDU 631 | Assessment & Evaluation 7-12 | 3 |
| or SPE 626 | Assess/ProgMonitorPK12 w/Field | |
| EDU 716 | Cultural DiversityinClassrooms | 3 |
| or EDU 646 | Language and Culture w/ Field | |
| or SPE 702 | Culturally Responsive Teaching | |
| EDU 650 | Curriculum Development & Pract | 3 |
| EDU 690 | Curriculum & Instruction Sem. | 3 |
| EDL 685 | Instructional Design Contemp | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Curriculum Theory | ||
| Assessment & Evaluation 7-12 | ||
| Assess/ProgMonitorPK12 w/Field | ||
| Cultural DiversityinClassrooms | ||
| Culturally Responsive Teaching | ||
| Language and Culture w/ Field | ||
| Curriculum & Instruction Sem. | ||
| Instructional Design Contemp | ||
| Integrated STEM Education | ||
| Theory & Pr Sec Mat/Sc w/Field | ||
| Instr Techniq Science w/Field | ||
| Instruct Techniq: Comp Sci Edu | ||
| Tech& Innovation in Curriculum | ||
| English Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Language Acquisition | ||
| Method Teach English Sec Lang | ||
| ESL/Bilin Inst Prac w/Field | ||
| Foundations of Literacy | ||
| Research:Lit,Writ,Lang w/Field | ||
| Crit Exp of Literacy Research | ||
| Plng & Org a Literacy Program | ||
| Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs | ||
| Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar | ||
| Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |