Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

EDU 501 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO TEACHING
3 Semester Units

This course provides students with information about using the Internet and other technological resources when designing curriculum. New technology trends in learning environments, data collection tools, and productivity software are explored, and how to use modern technology in professional development and teaching various subject areas will be discussed.

EDU 507 CULTURAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION
3 Semester Units

This course will review the importance of culturally responsive teaching in schools today. Specifically this course will focus on the impact of diversity, including race, culture, ethnicity, gender and exceptionality. Additionally, this course will review class and socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, language, religion, geography, and age.

EDU 510 MODELS OF TEACHING
3 Semester Units

This course explores a variety of teaching models and curriculum theories to help increase student capacity for personal growth, social growth, and academic learning. Application of theories to classroom utilization is emphasized to help educators be able to construct vital and effective learning environments for their students.

EDU 521 PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO TEACHING
3 Semester Units

This course provides an overview of theories and research of educational psychology. The student is encouraged to develop an understanding of personal paradigms of teachers and students. Learning theories, stages of human development, educational opportunities, and teaching strategies that support a diverse student population are reviewed.

EDU 523 STRATEGIC ISSUES MANAGEMENT
3 Semester Units

This course focuses on the process of change. Provides methods for administrators to identify the needs of society and their implications for schooling. This course incorporates the use of theoretical and research based knowledge of instruction and evaluation into practical applications.

EDU 524 CURRICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTION
3 Semester Units

This course provides an analysis of curriculum development and methods for aligning course content to goals and evaluation procedures. The philosophical, historical, psychological, and social foundations of curriculum will be explored to help students better understand how curriculum models might be utilized in an ever changing and emerging educational environment.

EDU 526 SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION
3 Semester Units

This course reviews ways to improve educational programs in diverse classrooms. Basic concepts of curriculum development, measurement, policies of inclusion, and the effects of culture are explained. Administrative skills that promote equal learning opportunities in the classroom are also reviewed.

EDU 540 CAREER DEVELOPMENT
3 Semester Units

This course provides a general review of career development and career education, including theories, major concepts, career education programs, resource materials, and career counseling skills. Students will gain a strong understanding of the labor market and the factors that shape them, and will be familiar with the current trends and issues in career information, career development and career development programs.

EDU 545 LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY
3 Semester Units

This course provides an administrative perspective on instructional technology. Reviews methods of using technology to improve administrative functions, legal and ethical issues regarding educational technology, and funding sources for educational technology.

EDU 546 PUBLIC POLICY
3 Semester Units

This course reviews educational policy from a micro and macro perspective. It reviews the general concepts of public policy, and looks at the socioeconomic context of the school, as it relates to economics, demographics, politics, culture and values. It also analyzes the policy process, the key players, and the typical issues involved, as well as a historical perspective to aid in understanding the current education reform climate.

EDU 548 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN CURRICULUM
3 Semester Units

This course provides insight into the cultural, social, political and demographic overviews of various countries around the world, and offers students an in-depth look at the purpose, scope and approaches to their education systems. The issues, challenges, trends, and debates among educators in those countries are explored to help students develop a global perspective on their profession.

GRM 697 THE RESEARCH PROCESS
3 Semester Units

A required course for Master's Degree students to prepare them for the development and writing of a Proposal for a Thesis. Assists students in utilization of their natural curiosity in selection of a topic for research. Provides guidance in planning research strategy, documentation of research data, and design of a defensible study. Also explores and analyzes examples of research from many different disciplines, development and use of computer-aided research and writing skills, and logical argumentation techniques in stating and defending research data.