Chapter 6 Graduate Program Requirements/Course Description
College of Education and Human Development
DEPARTMENT OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AND CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Master of Arts Degree in Education
The course of study for the Master of Arts degree in Education consists of:
a. Core courses required of all Master of Arts in Education degree seeking
students (12 semester hours)
b. Concentration courses (12 to 24 hours)
c. Support courses (0 to 12 semester hours)
A comprehensive examination is required.
Applicants for the Master of Arts Degree in Education may choose a thesis or nonthesis option.
Master of Arts Degree in Education - Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
The program emphases are focused on the theoretical and practical aspects of curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation in all subject fields and at all educational levels. The concepts of curricular innovation and teaching excellence are stressed in conjunction with expanded knowledge of content fields and applied research. Students who want to specialize in a teaching field may do so by taking courses in that field to support the concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. Within this concentration, a student may specialize in the supervision of instruction, or an initial teacher’s certificate may be earned in specified areas of public school programs.
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration emphases:
Curriculum Specialist
Teaching (MAECIT)
Master of Arts Degree in Education - Early Childhood and Elementary Education Concentration
The concentration in Early Childhood and Elementary Education focuses on the broad spectrum of development and learning in children from infancy through preadolescence. Emphasis is on translating related research and theory into curriculum development and instruction, with the intent of helping children realize the best development possible in a multicultural society. This concentration is designed primarily for experienced classroom teachers at the early childhood and elementary levels, but it is also suitable for personnel in human services and other allied fields.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageMaster of Arts Degree in Education - Instructional Technology Concentration
The Instructional Technology concentration focuses on the uses and applications of technology in instructional environments. Emphasis is placed on the development, function, and utilization of a variety of technologies within educational settings. This concentration is designed for students seeking to expand their knowledge of instructional technology as well as those seeking leadership roles in this area. Courses required for this concentration are:
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageIST 5303 Technology in Curriculum and Instruction
IST 6353 Multimedia Production
IST 6503 Advanced Topics in Instructional Technology
IST 5703 Technology and Learning Cultures
Master of Arts Degree in Education - Reading and Literacy Concentration
This concentration is designed to provide theory, research, knowledge, and field experiences for students who plan to teach reading and writing. Reading is presented as a linguistic, cognitive, and sociocultural process in relation to other language arts processes such as listening and speaking, with particular emphasis on writing and the writing process. Students select one of two program emphases: instruction or research. The instruction emphasis is designed for teachers and can lead to completion of the requirements for certification as a reading specialist. The research emphasis is designed for students who want to pursue research in reading and writing; students in this emphasis normally pursue the thesis option.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageMaster of Arts Degree in Education - Special Education Concentration
The Master of Arts Degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education is designed for individuals seeking initial, additional or advanced preparation as educators, counselors, and other professionals in serving individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. The program is intended to offer students the opportunity to acquire theoretical understanding and classroom/clinical experiences in order to develop and apply effective instructional, habilitation skills and therapeutic practices for working with individuals with disabilities and their families. Graduates of the program go on to, or continue their careers in serving children, youth, and adults with intellectual, scholastic, social, and behavioral disabilities as teachers, supervisors, and administrators in public and private education and service agencies. Applicants who hold a valid Texas teaching certificate may obtain a teaching certificate endorsement in Special Education as a part of their program of study.
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