Curriculum and Instruction: Designing Environments for Contemporary Classrooms / Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Designing Environments for Contemporary Classrooms, is designed for in-service educators who wish to bring additional value to their teaching through the convenience of an online environment. This degree will allow the practicing teacher to focus on factors that influence learning in today’s classroom and to create curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Aligning itself to the Lewis University College of Education Standards, the program develops critical, knowledgeable and transformative educators who are prepared to create multicultural classrooms and advocate for social justice. Upon completion of this program, educators will understand the needs of today’s learners, will be aware of the contemporary factors that influence learning and will possess effective leadership skills to positively impact learners and the school community.
The program allows candidates to select an area of curricular specialization by focusing on elective coursework in reading, English language learning or special education.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses (13)
| 51-557 | Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for School Improvement | 3 |
| 51-522 | Ethical and Moral Foundations of Educational Leadership | 3 |
| 53-537 | Technology Integration in Instruction | 3 |
| 51-575 | Practical Research for Learning Communities | 3 |
| 53-585 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1 |
Specialization Courses - Choose Three Courses (9)
Reading
| 52-511 | Foundations of Reading Instruction for a Diverse Classroom | 3 |
| 52-518 | Effective Assessment of Reading | 3 |
| 52-519 | An Integrated Approach to Using Children's and Young Adult Literature | 3 |
English as a Second Language (ESL)
| 51-510 | Foundations of Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations | 3 |
| 51-514 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| 51-526 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a New Language | 3 |
Special Education
| 54-513 | Development and Characteristics of Learners | 3 |
| 54-514 | Assessment for Learning | 3 |
| 54-523 | Disability Studies in Education: A Critical Exploration of Educational Policy, Practice and Curriculum Design | 3 |
Curriculum and Instruction Electives - Choose Two Courses (6)
| 53-563 | Advanced Learning Theory | 3 |
| 51-559 | Social and Political Aspects of Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| 51-540 | Collaboration and Communication in Education | 3 |
| 51-574 | Assessment of Diverse Populations | 3 |
Comprehensive Examination Required