Curriculum & Instruction Option

Deadline for Spring 2025 applications is January 1, 2025

View our C&I MA Brochure (.pdf)

For teachers interested in developing their skills to teach all curricular areas, this option is one choice for consideration. This degree pathway is designed for teachers interested in honing their knowledge and teaching skills to promote achievement for all elementary students through coursework designed to broaden knowledge of curriculum design models for K-6 classrooms, develop leadership skills as a teacher leader in understanding the context of K-6 education, acquire research skills in the disciplines specific to Elementary Education, and develop skills and knowledge in effectively working with students and families of diverse cultural backgrounds. Courses include the study of the research in each discipline and pedagogy to prepare elementary teachers to teach 21st century skills. This degree pathway is designed for a cohort of 18-22 graduate students. Each cohort will be customized to provide a selected focus on state curriculum frameworks and standards, while also addressing district or school-specific goals to provide a rich, meaning-centered curriculum that engages all students.

Information Sessions

Elementary Education M.A. Information ZOOM Sessions for a Spring 2025 start
Recruiting for the Curriculum & Instruction option

The Master of Arts in Elementary Education degree builds on the competencies developed in a credential program and is designed to provide candidates with advanced professional preparation in education for (1) assuming differentiated careers in school districts, professional organizations, and the community; and (2) continuing into a doctoral program. The Curriculum & Instruction option:

• is for teachers interested in honing their skills to teach all curricular areas.
• integrates visual and performing arts into the traditional subject matter disciplines, such as language arts, social studies, science and mathematics.
• focuses on the various state curriculum frameworks and standards, teachers come to understand the need for all students to be active learners engaged in a rich, meaning-centered curriculum.

Dates

• January 30, 2025           Registration     Zoom Link
• February 25, 2025        Registration     Zoom Link
• March 25, 2025               Registration     Zoom Link
• April 29, 2024                   Registration     Zoom Link
• May 29, 2025                    Registration     Zoom Link

 Curriculum & Instruction Option

• Application Instructions

Graduate Advisor:  Dr. Mira Pak

For teachers interested in developing their skills to teach all curricular areas, this option is one choice for consideration. This degree pathway is designed for teachers interested in honing their knowledge and teaching skills to promote achievement for all elementary students through coursework designed to broaden knowledge of curriculum design models for K-6 classrooms, develop leadership skills as a teacher leader in understanding the context of K-6 education, acquire research skills in the disciplines specific to Elementary Education, and develop skills and knowledge in effectively working with students and families of diverse cultural backgrounds. Courses include the study of the research in each discipline and pedagogy to prepare elementary teachers to teach 21st century skills. This degree pathway is designed for a cohort of 18-22 graduate students. Each cohort will be customized to provide a selected focus on state curriculum frameworks and standards, while also addressing district or school-specific goals to provide a rich, meaning-centered curriculum that engages all students.