This degree program is designed to extend the theoretical and practical bases upon which elementary level teachers base successful instruction. Candidates should hold elementary school licensure and have experience teaching at this level.
| Courses |
Credits |
| Professional Core |
15 |
| EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation |
3 |
| EDF 515 Social, Philosophical, and Legal Issues in Education |
3 |
| EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning |
3 |
| EDCI 610 Curriculum Theory: Analysis and Practice |
3 |
| SPED 530 Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations |
3 |
 |
Professional Specialization
Select 15 credits from the following, in consultation with advisor. Other courses may be substituted with advisor’s approval. |
15 |
|
Electives
Choose 5 courses from the following list: |
15 |
| EDCI 441 Multicultural Education |
3 |
| EDCI 443 Teaching the Bilingual/Multicultural Student |
3 |
| EDCI 445 Learning Mathematics and Science in Cross-Cultural Settings |
3 |
| EDCI 531 Advanced Study in Language Arts Instruction |
3 |
| EDCI 532 Advanced Study in Social Science Instruction |
3 |
| EDCI 533 Advanced Study in Mathematics Instruction |
3 |
| EDCI 534 Advanced Study in Science Instruction |
3 |
| EDCI 535 Advanced Study in Art Instruction |
3 |
| EDCI 536 Advanced Study in Music Instruction |
3 |
| EDCI 545 Integrating Mathematics and Science Curricula |
3 |
| EDCI 571 Integrating Technology into School Curriculum |
3 |
| EDCI 591 Independent Study |
3 |
| EDCI 592 Seminar |
3 |
| EDCI 648 Teaching Mathematics to Learners with Special Needs |
3 |
| Elective chosen in consultation with advisor |
3 |
|
| Professional Practice |
6 |
EDCI 699 Thesis
|
6 |
| OR |
| EDCI/EDF 698 Directed Research Project |
3 |
| EDCI 697 Critical Issues in Education |
3 |
|
| Total minimum credits required |
36 |
