Curriculum and Instruction - M.Ed.
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
404 White Hall
Kent Campus
330-672-2580
www.kent.edu/ehhs/tlcs
Description
The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program prepares educators for continuing professional development, education in a multicultural society and leadership for curriculum reform and renewal.
The Curriculum and Instruction major comprises the following concentrations:
- Curriculum and Teaching Studies
- English/Language Arts Education
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Childhood Education
- Physical Education Teacher Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Studies Education
The concentrations do not lead to teacher education licensure or endorsement with the exception of the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration. The Physical Education Teacher Education concentration may lead to a multi-age pre-kindergarten through grade 12 license to teach physical education in Ohio. The program includes field experience components at the elementary and secondary levels, and culminates with a full-semester student teaching experience.
Fully Offered At:
- Online (Curriculum and Teaching Studies, Mathematics Education concentrations)
- Hybrid - online/on-ground at the Kent Campus (Curriculum and Teaching Studies, English/Language Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education, Physical Education Teacher Education, Science Education and Secondary Education concentrations)
Accreditation
Physical Education Teacher Education concentration: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Admission Requirements
The Secondary Education concentration does not allow direct admission; students may enter only with a change of major initiated by their faculty advisor. This concentration is for students who have completed the coursework for the M.A.T. degree in Secondary Education but who have not completed the teacher licensure requirements.
Applicants to the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials; standardized test scores of reading, writing, and mathematics; academic or professional references; non-academic dimensions; and other specific program criteria.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1 for unconditional admission
- Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale for unconditional admission
- Official transcript(s)
- GRE scores if GPA is below 3.000 (Physical Education Teacher Education concentration only, effective Spring 2021, GRE scores requirement will be replaced with the Praxis Core tests in reading, writing and mathematics 2)
- Application essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview (Physical Education Teacher Education concentration only)
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 77 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score
For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education website.
| 1 | Applicants to the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration who do not have a physical education or related undergraduate degree may be required to complete additional prerequisite courses prior to program admission. |
| 2 | All initial teacher licensure candidates are required to demonstrate basic competency in reading, writing and mathematics prior to admission. To demonstrate these competencies, students are required to take the Praxis Core tests in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing unless exempted by GRE scores fewer than five years old at the time of application. In order to gain exemption from Praxis CORE requirements, a student must achieve at or above the 50th percentile scores on the GRE Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing tests. Students who have not taken the GRE are strongly encouraged to take the Praxis CORE tests to demonstrate these competencies, rather than GRE. Further information is available in the Office of Graduate Student Services, 418 White Hall. Competency Test Equivalents:
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Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Educate in multicultural settings.
- Function as professional leaders for curriculum reform and renewal.
- Demonstrate the disposition and skills for continuing professional development.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CI 67001 | FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM | 3 |
| CI 67002 | CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| EVAL 65511 | RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Choose from the following: | 21-34 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 30-43 | |
Curriculum and Teaching Studies concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Concentration Electives, choose from the following: | 9 | |
| MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES | ||
| TEACHER EDUCATION | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING | ||
| CURRICULUM EVALUATION | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval | 12 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
English/Language Arts Education concentration requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Concentration Electives, choose from the following: | 9 | |
| THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING | ||
| TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS | ||
| SURVEY OF YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE | ||
| SURVEY OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | ||
| WRITING ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE | ||
| NEW LITERACIES IN PRACTICE | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval | 12 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
Mathematics Education concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| ADED 52267 | IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT AND ADULT EDUCATION | 3 |
| or CI 67224 | TEACHING MATHEMATICS USING COMPUTERS AND CALCULATORS | |
| or CI 67226 | IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD | |
| CI 67225 | RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 |
| CI 67791 | SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval | 12 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
Middle Childhood Education concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 67107 | CURRICULUM AND ORGANIZATION IN THE MIDDLE GRADES | 3 |
| CI 67108 | TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE MIDDLE GRADES | 3 |
| HDFS 64027 | EARLY ADOLESCENCE | 3 |
| Concentration Electives, choose from the following: | 3 | |
| MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES | ||
| TEACHER EDUCATION | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING | ||
| CURRICULUM EVALUATION | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
Physical Education Teacher Education concentration REquirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 55051 | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS 1 | 3 |
| CI 55053 | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT 1 | 3 |
| CI 55058 | SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS 1 | 3 |
| CI 55059 | SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT 1 | 3 |
| CI 65025 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT PEDAGOGY - AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE | 3 |
| CI 65037 | ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| CI 65055 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN SPORT PEDAGOGY | 3 |
| CI 65392 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 | 10 |
| CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 34 | |
| 1 | Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details. |
Science Education Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requierements | ||
| CI 61133 | ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE | 3 |
| CI 61134 | RESEARCH TRENDS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION | 3 |
| CI 61140 | CULTURE AND MULTICULTURALISM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION | 3 |
| or CI 61141 | NATURE OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION | |
| or CI 67240 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | |
| Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval | 12 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
Social Studies Education concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CI 61125 | ISSUES AND TRENDS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION | 3 |
| CI 61126 | RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING AND LEARNING | 3 |
| CI 61127 | TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction Electives (advisor approval) | 12 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
secondary education concentration requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| ADED 62145 | PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY TEACHING | 3 |
| ADED 62191 | SEMINAR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION | 1-2 |
| ADED 67147 | TEACHING ADOLESCENTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CULTURE | 3 |
| CULT 65530 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES | 3 |
| EPSY 68901 | PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 53062 | CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION | 3 |
| Subject Area Requirements | 6 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 22 | |
Licensure information
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult with their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.