Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in Curriculum & Instruction Core Courses

CI 561 Advanced Educational Psychology, 3 credits
Review and development of modern viewpoints in educational psychology with particular attention to theories of learning and their application to school and educational problems; an examination of experimental material that seems most useful and relevant to educational psychology.

CI 581 Issues in Education, 3 credits
An introduction to the study of contemporary issues that impact the teaching and learning environment for K-12 students and their teachers. Students identify critical issues in contemporary education and analyze those issues from a variety of perspectives.

CI 567 Curriculum and Culture, 3 credits
Understanding the cultural basis of instructional materials in curriculum development and teaching and how the organization of knowledge in a subject area and the explanation of new ideas are influenced by cultural root metaphors. Planning and administering the instructional materials center in the modern school. The cooperative roles of the teacher, administrator, and librarian in curricular development and materials.

CI 565 Theoretical Models of Curriculum, 3 credits
Study of the history of curriculum and curriculum theory in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the historical, philosophical, and scientific foundations of curriculum theory. A main goal of the course is to provide a framework for evaluation, selection, and development of school curricula.

CI 580 Theories of Instruction, 3 credits
An investigation of what happens in the classroom, emphasizing the interrelatedness of learning, subject matter, and teaching; testing of scholars' and the student's own ideas against concrete case studies of instruction; formulation and defense of one's own theory. Prerequisite: teaching experience or consent of instructor.

CI 560 Action Research, 3 credits
Designed to help educators see themselves as researchers, in order that they may conduct research in educational settings that contributes to the improvement of education. Research questions and methods appropriate for practicing educators will be covered.

CI 501 or CI 503 Research Project or Thesis, 3 credits
Your research project, by arrangement.

EPFA 510 Human Relations in Organizations, 3 credits
Issues and perspectives in group processes; models for studying groups; principles of group dynamics; human relations within educational organizations; strategies for group problem solving and conflict management; application of group dynamics to leadership; communication and decision making within educational organizations; evaluating processes and production of educational groups. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

Coun 525 Guidance for Classroom Teachers, 3 credits
A study of the responsibilities and procedures of teachers for guiding students at all levels in becoming more effective and capable persons. Prerequisites: completion of 135 credits; student teaching or teaching experience.