Curriculum and Teaching (M.S.E.)
30 credits
NYSED 80001/77596
The curriculum and teaching program provides a core of knowledge in professional studies and the opportunity to design, with an academic adviser, unique programs of study or specializations related to professional needs and interests. The program leads to a Master of Science degree in education but does not lead to New York State certification.
CIP Code
13.0301 - Curriculum and Instruction.
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Program of Study
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Core | ||
| Curriculum Theory | ||
| CTGE 6195 | Theory and Practice in Curriculum and Teaching | 3 |
| or CTGE 5547 | Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum | |
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sociopolitical Dimensions of Education | ||
| Race and Multicultural Education in American Society | ||
| Historical, Philosophical, and Multicultural Foundations of American Education | ||
| Individual Diversity | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Special Education Foundations: Past, Present, Future | ||
| Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Pre K-12 | ||
| Beginning Reading and Writing in Inclusive Classrooms | ||
| Research | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSGE 5203 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| or CTGE 6191 | Critique of Research | |
| or CTGE 6192 | Research in the Teaching Process | |
| Specialization Courses | ||
| Select six courses in consultation with a faculty adviser, which are appropriate to the student’s professional needs | 18 | |
| Comprehensive Assessment | ||
| CTGE 0701 | Master's Comprehensive Exam/Assessment | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Full-Time Plan of Study (3 semesters)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CTGE 6001 |
Innovative Educators or Contemporary Thinking about Instruction or Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum |
3 |
| CTGE 6192 | Research in the Teaching Process | 3 |
| Specialization Course #1 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course #2 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Specialization Course #3 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course #4 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course #5 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course #6 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Summer | ||
| CTGE 0701 | Master's Comprehensive Exam/Assessment | 0 |
| CTGE 5420 | Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Pre K-12 | 3 |
| UEGE 5102 | Historical, Philosophical, and Multicultural Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Specialization courses should be selected in consultation with the advisor.
Part-Time Plan of Study (5 semesters)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CTGE 6001 or CTGE 7201 |
Innovative Educators or Contemporary Thinking about Instruction |
3 |
| CTGE 6192 | Research in the Teaching Process | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| UEGE 5102 | Historical, Philosophical, and Multicultural Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| Specialization Course #1 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Summer | ||
| CTGE 5420 | Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Pre K-12 | 3 |
| Specialization Course #2 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| Specialization Course #3 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course #4 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| CTGE 0701 | Master's Comprehensive Exam/Assessment | 0 |
| Specialization Course #5 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course #6 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Specialization courses should be selected in consultation with the advisor.