Curriculum & Instruction M.S.
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 licensure.
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
The program consists of 6 core courses and additional four courses in the candidate’s concentration area.
Core Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core: | ||
| EDU 600 | Curriculum Theory | 3 |
| EDU 631 | Assessment & Evaluation 7-12 | 3 |
| 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 | Leading School Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Concentration Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STEM Education Concentration: | ||
| EDU 660 | Integrated STEM Education | 3 |
| EDU 627 | Theory & Pr Sec Mat/Sc w/Field | 3 |
| EDU 616 | Instr Techniq Math w/Field | 3 |
| or EDU 618 | Instr Techniq Science w/Field | |
| or EDU 621 | Instruct Techniq: Comp Sci Edu | |
| EDU 620 | Tech& Innovation in Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English as a Second Language Teaching Concentration: | ||
| EDU 710 | English Linguistics | 3 |
| EDU 712 | Topics in Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 713 | Method Teach English Sec Lang | 3 |
| EDU 714 | Intnshp ESL/Bilin Prog w/Field | 4 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy Concentration: | ||
| EDU 700 | Psychology of Literacy | 3 |
| SPE 604 | RsrchBsedModel:Lit,WritOrlLang | 3 |
| EDU 703 | Literacy Research | 3 |
| EDU 704 | Plng & Org a Literacy Program | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisor for Special Education Concentration: | ||
| SPE 700 | SpecialEducation Law/Policy | 3 |
| SPE 622 | Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs | 3 |
| SPE 623 | Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar | 3 |
| SPE 624 | Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |