MEd—Curriculum and Teaching
Graduate Program Chair
Patricia Smith, EdD
Graduate Committee
Ronald Colbert, EdD
Rosemarie Giovino, EdD
Anne Howard, PhD
Randy Howe, EdD
Glenda Ouellette, EdD
Program Objectives
The MEd in Curriculum and Teaching Program is a non-licensure degree program designed for individuals who wish to pursue advanced levels of reflection, knowledge, skill and professionalism in the field of education.
Program Description
It is intended that the individual will continue to develop as a reflective, student-centered individual who is able to effectively articulate and apply educational theory and research in the field of education.
To this end, graduate students will:
- Reflect on historical, philosophical and theoretical perspectives related to current educational issues and practices
- Examine empirical research and engage in the scientific reasoning process
- Acquire and apply advanced knowledge, educational theory and research in the design and implementation of appropriate educational curricula, practices and environments
- Acquire knowledge of how individuals develop as thinkers and learners
- Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of emerging, research based, educational principles in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the educational environment and instructional programs
- Become more aware of societal demands on the curriculum as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of individuals
- Investigate educational partnership models which effectively focus on family strengths, circumstances and cultural experiences
- Demonstrate effective strategies and techniques for working with diverse individuals in integrated learning environments
- Examine the shared values, ethics, purposes and commitments which bond the educational community
- Acquire an orientation of collegiality and support, whereby contributions can be made to the future improvement of education through the construction of knowledge and its application
- Be prepared to pursue further graduate studies
Admissions Standards and Criteria
To apply for enrollment in the Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching Program, students must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admission section. Applicants to this program are not required to submit scores for the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) or a copy of a teaching license.
Program of Study
A course in current issues in education 3 S.H.
EDUC 8300 Research in Education 3 S.H.
Thesis, Internship or Action Research 3-6 S.H.
Select two of the following in consultation
with advisor:
A course in educational technology
A course in special education
A course on literacy development relevant to the
license under which the student is teaching 6 S.H.
*Goal area 9 semester hours in the content strand 9 S.H.
*Goal area 9 semester hours in the pedagogy strand 9 S.H.
Total for Degree 36 S.H.
Goal Areas
In conjunction with the program advisor, individual students will select a goal area, with a focus of a minimum of 9 credits in the content strand and 9 credits in the pedagogy strand. Nine to twelve credits of coursework will be completed in each strand area. These courses will be selected in order to meet the needs and interests of each individual student. Goal areas may include technology, assessment, special education, diversity, literacy, curriculum and instruction and others.
No courses below the 7000 level will be accepted toward the program without written approval of the program chairperson.
No courses below the 7000 level will be accepted toward the program without written approval of the program chairperson.
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