Department of Education

Objectives

Students who complete the Professional Educator option of the Curriculum & Instruction Master’s degree are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of a Master Teacher.

Graduates will exhibit:

1. Deep understanding of student development, diversity, and learning processes;
2. Content mastery of the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students;
3. Skill in managing, monitoring, and assessing student learning;
4. Systematic reflection regarding their professional practice and experience; and
5. Commitment to membership in a community of learners.

Program of Study for Professional Educator

All courses in this option are offered in a 100% online only format.

The Department of Education offers an option to earn a Masters degree (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction after completion of all Library Media coursework. The Masters portion involves completion of 9 additional credits past the 21 required by the Library Media Certificate program, and these courses are also offered online.  Contact Dr. Kalonde, Curriculum and Instruction Program Leader for additional information or visit the Curriculum & Instruction website.  A student may apply to the full M.Ed. program at any time during or after their library media certificate program; however, all courses for both must be completed within 6 years. Students who choose this option may be enrolled in two programs simultaneously: Library Media Certificate and Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction.

Program of Study for completers of the Library Media Certificate