Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.Ed.

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The Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction has been designed to meet the needs of students with initial New York certification who seek to complete the academic requirements for Professional certification. Each candidate will develop an individualized program of study in collaboration with the candidate’s adviser. This program of study will be designed to be functionally relevant to the candidate’s initial certification area in one of the following disciplines:

Business/Marketing	Early Childhood (B-2) Childhood Education (1-6)
Dance	English (7-12)
French (7-12)	Health Education
Mathematics (7-12)	Music
Social Studies (7-12)	Spanish (7-12)
Theatre	Visual Arts

Candidates holding initial New York certification in areas other than those listed above must consult with the program coordinator prior to enrollment to discuss the feasibility of completing this program.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Curriculum and Instruction M.S.ED. candidates will be able to:

design and evaluate research-based curricula aligned with learning theories and educational standards while demonstrating collaborative leadership in facilitating equitable, inclusive educational environments.
synthesize and communicate information strategically and accessibly across various mediums, including digital and traditional formats, to effectively engage diverse audiences and support collaboration in educational settings.
apply evidence-based instructional strategies and assessment practices to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and academic achievement in diverse learning environments.
critically analyze educational research and use data-driven decision-making to improve teaching effectiveness, curriculum development, and student learning outcomes.

Program Requirements

For candidates holding Initial certification in an eligible discipline and are seeking Professional certification.

Content-Related Courses that link Pedagogy and Content: 12 Credits

In addition to the required courses above, candidates must complete 12 additional credits of content-related courses that link pedagogy and content, selected in consultation with the advisor and in relation to the candidate’s initial certification area.Students have the flexibility to select courses across different groups to best align with their academic and professional goals.

K-12 Education Electives

GRED 530 - Classroom Management and Discipline 3 Credit(s)
GRED 545 - Teaching the English Language Learner in the Mainstream Classroom 3 Credit(s)
WILD 530 - Outdoor Studies K to 12 3 Credit(s)
WILD 545 - Wilderness Education Internship 4-6 Credit(s)
WILD 550 - Wilderness and Adventure Program Planning 3 Credit(s)

Elementary Education Electives

GRED 505 - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3 Credit(s)
GRED 516 - Diversity and Advocacy in Education 3 Credit(s)
GRED 522 - Creative and Affective Experiences in Early Childhood 3 Credit(s)
GRED 548 - Literacy and Literature for Young Children 3 Credit(s)

Secondary Education Electives

GRED 549 - Adolescent Literature and the Teaching of Reading and Literacy 3 Credit(s)
GRED 550 - Introduction to Teaching English Language Arts Grades 7 to 12 3 Credit(s)
GRED 556 - Reading in the Middle and Secondary School 3 Credit(s)
GRED 557 - Writing in the Middle and Secondary School 3 Credit(s)
GRED 590 - Special Social Studies Education Content Topic 3 Credit(s)

Literacy Electives

GRDG 605 - Literacy Assessment and Evaluation 3 Credit(s)
GRDG 615 - Literacy Family School and Community Collaboration 3 Credit(s)
GRDG 620 - Literacy and Linguistically Diverse Learners 3 Credit(s)
GRDG 640 - Literature Based Literacy Instruction 3 Credit(s)
GRDG 660 - Teaching Writing Grades PK 12 3 Credit(s)
GRDG 665 - Emergent Literacy 3 Credit(s)

Special Education Electives

SPED 505 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credit(s)
SPED 601 - Characteristics of Learners with Mild or Moderate Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPED 612 - Technology in Special Education 3 Credit(s)
SPED 637 - Diagnosis and Assessment of Educational Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPED 638 - Literacy Assessment and Practices for Students with Diverse Needs 3 Credit(s)
SPED 640 - Behavior Management for the Special Educator 3 Credit(s)
SPED 647 - Strategies for Teaching Secondary Students with Learning or Behavioral Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPED 646 - Strategies for Teaching Elementary Students with Learning or Behavioral Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
SPED 648 - Strategies for Early Childhood Special Education 3 Credit(s)
SPED 650 - Collaborative Consultation with Professionals and Families 3 Credit(s)

Educational Technology and Learning Design Electives

ID 521 - Developing STEM Learning Materials 3 Credit(s)
ID 566 - Teaching and Training with Simulations and Games 3 Credit(s)
ID 625 - Emerging Learning Technologies 3 Credit(s)
ID 647 - Technology Coaching 3 Credit(s)
ID 648 - Human Capital Development 3 Credit(s)
ID 651 - Learning Design 3 Credit(s)
ID 654 - Program Evaluation 3 Credit(s)
ID 661 - Advanced Learning Design 3 Credit(s)
ID 668 - Online Education 3 Credit(s)
IT 545 - Preparing and Delivering Professional Presentations 3 Credit(s)
IT 549 - Webpage Development 3 Credit(s)
IT 655 - Video Design and Production 3 Credit(s)
GRED 575 - How Learning Happens 3 Credit(s)

Note(s)

The Learning Design advanced certificate (12 credit hours) can be applied toward the Curriculum and Instruction M.S. Ed. All courses within the certificate fulfill the “Content-Related Courses that Link Pedagogy and Content” requirements, allowing for a seamless transition into the Curriculum and Instruction program.