Curriculum and Instruction
(36 semester-hours)
This program is designed for practicing teachers who would like to broaden their knowledge of theory and practice in education. Completion of this program will enhance teachers' understanding of the curricular issues and their impact on instructional practice. This program prepares individuals for continued development as master teachers in schools or other instructional institutions. Core coursework will lead to an in-depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings supporting classroom instruction and educational reform. Key components of this program include focus on literacy, diversity, integration of technology, and an interdisciplinary perspective in education.
Required Courses
| EDUG 502 | Anthropology and Sociology of Education | (3) |
| EDUG 507 | Advanced Educational Psychology | (3) |
| EDUG 509 | Movements in Education | (3) |
| EDUG 512 | Assessment of Instruction and Learning | (3) |
| EDUG 513 | Educational Research, Design and Development | (3) |
| EDUG 522 | Curriculum Integration of Educational Technology | (3) |
| EDUG 526 | Literacy Issues for Curriculum Leaders | (3) |
| EDUG 547 | Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instructional Methods | (3) |
| EDUG 548 | Instructional Methods and Program Evaluation | (3) |
| EDUG 549 | School Improvement: Process and Program Evaluation | (3) |
To complete the requirements of the master's degree, students may choose to take EDUG 510 Statistics for Educators and EDUG 514 Scholarship of Teaching, Finalizing the Inquiry Process and complete a graduate research study OR they may choose to take two other graduate courses in the School of Education at Saint Xavier University. The two courses should further the students' professional goals. These two courses may not be transferred from another institution or program. Courses opted to be taken in lieu of 514 must be approved by the student's faculty advisor and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the School of Education.
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Saint Xavier University 2008-2009 Catalog
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