The Master of Science in Curriculum
Development and Instructional Technology is designed
for students who wish to extend their expertise
in curriculum and instructional design and in
instructional technology. It is also useful for
students wishing to prepare for leadership positions
in government, social service, health-related
fields, corporate training, and development of
educational media products. Students in the masters
program can create a program of study tailored
to their specific background and career goals.
Instructional Design, Technology, and Theory: This specialization serves students who wish to develop scholarly expertise in instructional design, technology, and theory and who intend to assume leadership roles in matters related to instruction and training in schools, government agencies, professions, research, or industry. The specialization focuses on theories of effective instruction, the design of instructional materials, and uses of instructional technology that apply across a variety of contexts, subject matter domains, students, and educational tasks.
Language in Education: This specialization focuses on research and scholarship in first and second language teaching and learning, including literacy, writing, English, and literature. The specialization focuses on language, thought, and socialization as the underpinnings of literacy development. Coursework considers contextual as well as cognitive processes of reading and writing, the ways in which contexts affect learning and instruction, and how this understanding can most effectively influence learning, teaching, testing, and policy.
Teaching and Learning of Academic Disciplines: This specialization is designed for students who wish to develop scholarly expertise in the research, theory, and practice of a particular academic discipline (e.g., science, mathematics, social science, English, foreign languages). The program prepares scholars to assume leadership roles in domain-specific research, instruction, and evaluation. Coursework focuses on developing an understanding of teaching and learning processes, and how that interacts with knowledge of the discipline to shape educational theory and curricular and instructional decisions in specific school subjects.
Program of Study (Planning Sheet)
For the Master's Degree in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology, students must complete a minimum of 30 hours of coursework at the graduate level. These should include:
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At
least one course (3 credits) in Instruction,
such as Tap 621 or Tap 623; |
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At
least one course (3 credits) in either:
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Curriculum
Development, such as Tap 510, Tap 652, or
Tap 655; or |
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Instructional
Technology, such as Tap 523, Tap 525, Tap
526, Tap 527, or Tap 550; |
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Two
courses (6 credits) in the Foundations of
Education, with at least on course in Educational
and Social Thought and one course in Human
Learning and Development; |
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Tap 680 - Research Seminar
in ETAP (3 credits), Tap 681 - Research
Seminar: Researching Teachers in Practice
(3 credits), or Tap 699 -Master's Thesis
(3 credits);
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At
least five courses (15 credits) in the student's
chosen area of specialization as developed
with their advisor. |
Planning Sheet
