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Twin Cities Campus
Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed.Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 125 Peik Hall, 159 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-4006; fax: 612-624-8277)
Email:
CIinfo@umn.edu
Website: http://cehd.umn.edu/ci
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.)/professional studies degree programs are designed to meet the needs of practicing professionals in education and human development fields. Students admitted typically have interests in improving their current professional practice and applying their education to their present work responsibilities.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 2.80.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit transcripts from every college attended (even those where a degree wasn't earned), scores from the TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB (if applicable), a resume, and a clearly written statement of career interests, goals, and objectives. Master's applications are reviewed by department faculty three times per academic year: Fall, Spring and Summer.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Art Education
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Art Education is designed for experienced art teachers and others who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of art education. The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. Final project requirements include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Art Education sub-plan requires 12 credits of core coursework, 12 credits of Art Education coursework and 6 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
Art Education Requirements (12 credits)
CI 5075 and CI 5078 are required; CI 5075 can be taken for 1-3 credits. Other courses listed can be taken for desired amount of variable credits provided 12 total credits between required and elective courses for Art Education are completed.
CI 5075 - The Social, Historical and Cultural Foundations of Arts Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5078 - Application of Aesthetic Theory in Education
(2.0 cr)
Art Education Electives
CI 5049 and CI 5050 can be taken for 1-4 credits.
Take 7 - 9 credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5049 - Digital Media & Technology Integration: Arts Education Theory & Practice
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5050 - Issues in Art Education
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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CI 5069 - Curriculum Innovations in Arts Education
(3.0 cr)
Electives (6 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser.
Elementary Education
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
ALERT: the M.Ed./professional studies degree program in Elementary Education is currently suspended. We are not accepting applications at this time.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Elementary Education is designed for elementary teachers who want to improve their instructional, decision-making, evaluation, and leadership skills. The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Elementary Education sub-plan requires 3 credits of core coursework, 15 credits of Elementary Education coursework and 12 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
Core Coursework (3 credits)
CI 5111 - Introduction to Elementary School Teaching
(3.0 cr)
Elementary Education Requirements (15 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser.
Electives (12 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser.
English Education
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in English Education addresses the needs and interests of middle school, high school, and community-college English teachers. The English education program provides instruction on current developments in English/language arts curriculum theory and research, as well as methods for teaching literature, reading, composition, media, drama, and journalism. The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs.
The M.Ed./professional studies - English Education sub-plan requires 6 credits of core coursework, 18 credits of English Education coursework and 6 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
English Education Requirements (18 credits)
Take 18 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5404 - Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5410 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
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CI 5417 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5422 - Teaching Writing in Schools
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5442 - Adolescent Literature, Youth Activism and Climate Change Literacy
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5451 - Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Grades
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5462 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5472 - Teaching Critical Media Analysis in
Schools
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5475 - Teaching Digital Writing
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5641 - Language, Culture, and Education
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5647 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Electives (6 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser.
Environmental Education
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
ALERT: the M.Ed./professional studies degree program in Environmental Education is currently suspended. We are not accepting applications at this time.
The M.Ed./professional studies degree program in Environmental Education is designed to develop leaders in environmental education through integrated research, outreach, and teaching. This program of at least 30 semester credits offers an interdisciplinary, integrated approach to environmental learning and leadership for school teachers, extension service educators, and environmental educators in formal and informal settings. Learning experiences allow students to integrate their work experience and academic study. Field work, evaluation methods, internships, and other practical applications of theory and method are integral parts of the program.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Environmental Education sub-plan requires 13 credits of core coursework, 3 credits of coursework related to research methods/evaluation/statistics, and 14 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
Core Coursework (13 credits)
CI 5186 and CI 5190 must each be taken for a minimum of 2 credits
ESPM 5202 - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning
(3.0 cr)
CI 5186 - School-Related Projects
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CI 5190 - Directed Individual Study in Curriculum and Instruction
(1.0-6.0 cr)
CI 5537 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5747 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Research Methods, Evaluation, or Statistics (3 credits)
A minimum of three credits, chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser, intended to provide skills or knowledge essential to the required research project.
Electives (14 credits)
A minimum of 14 credits of graduate-level coursework (5xxx and above) selected in consultation with faculty adviser from the following fields: natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, natural resources, and agriculture.
Interdisciplinary Studies
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Interdisciplinary Studies is a graduate-level, practitioner-based, coursework-only program designed for cohorts of experienced K-12 teachers of different subjects. It integrates coursework representing a number of academic disciplines as defined in K-12 contexts with coursework emphasizing particular areas of interest. Practicing teachers complete 30 semester credits of work in two areas: a core academic program with courses representing a range of K-12 disciplines and elective courses related to a specific focus area. The program may be combined with a certificate program offered in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Depending upon the cohort for which the program is designed, the program may be completed entirely online, entirely face-to-face (F2F), or as a hybrid, with a combination of F2F and online coursework.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Interdisciplinary Studies sub-plan requires a minimum of 15 credits of Interdisciplinary Studies coursework and 15 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements (15 credits)
Students will take CI 5150 twice - once under the "Educational Inequities: Race, Class & Gender" topic and the second under the "Teaching for Civic Engagement" topic.
Take 5 or more course(s) totaling 15 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5361 - Teaching and Learning with the Internet
(2.0-3.0 cr)
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CI 5540 - Special Topics: Science Education
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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CI 5150 - Curriculum Topics
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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CI 5474 - New Literacies Frameworks and Instruction: Digital Texts and Digital Reading
(3.0 cr)
Electives (15 credits)
Elective credits around a specific focus area will be identified for specific cohorts based on their expressed interests. Elective credits may be comprised of courses leading to a particular certificate.
Learning Technologies
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Learning Technologies is designed for professionals interested in using technology in their organizations (especially K-12 and college educators, new media designers, and corporate trainers). This program also serves students interested in using technology to develop instructional materials for a wide range of settings. Because TEL certificate requirements are incorporated into the M.Ed. program, students may earn a certificate while earning the M.Ed. degree.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Learning Technologies sub-plan (option 1, with Online Distance Learning certificate) requires 9 credits of core coursework, 12 credits of Learning Technologies coursework and 9 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Learning Technologies sub-plan (option 2, with K-12 Technology Integration certificate) requires 9 credits of core coursework, 16 credits of Learning Technologies coursework and 5 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Learning Technologies sub-plan (option 3, with Multimedia Design and Development certificate) requires 9 credits of core coursework, 12 credits of Learning Technologies coursework and 9 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
M.Ed-LT w/ TEL certificates
M.Ed. - LT w/ Online Distance Learning certificate
Core Coursework (9 credits)
CI 5190 should be taken for 3 credits
CI 5331 - Introduction to Learning Technologies
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5190 - Directed Individual Study in Curriculum and Instruction
(1.0-6.0 cr)
LT Requirements (12 credits)
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5321 - Foundations of Distance Education
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5323 - Online Learning Communities
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5325 - Designing and Developing Online Distance Learning
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5327 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5336 - Planning for Multimedia Design and Development
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5362 - Foundations of Interactive Design for Web-based Learning
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5363 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5367 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Electives (9 credits)
3 credits under EPSY-designation; 6 credits related to technology use or education for a total of 9 credits.
-OR-
M.Ed. - LT w/ K-12 Technology Integration certificate
Core Coursework (9 credits)
CI 5190 should be taken for 3 credits
CI 5331 - Introduction to Learning Technologies
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5190 - Directed Individual Study in Curriculum and Instruction
(1.0-6.0 cr)
LT Requirements (16 credits)
Required courses are listed; additional 3 credits will be selected with faculty adviser for a total of 16 credits. CI 5330 should be taken for 3 credits.
OLPD 5310 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
CI 5330 - Special Topics in Learning Technologies
(3.0 cr)
CI 5351 - Technology Tools for Educators
(3.0 cr)
CI 5361 - Teaching and Learning with the Internet
(2.0-3.0 cr)
Electives (5 credits)
Courses must be related to technology use or education.
-OR-
M.Ed. - LT w/ Multimedia Design and Development certificate
Core Coursework (9 credits)
CI 5190 should be taken for 3 credits
CI 5331 - Introduction to Learning Technologies
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5190 - Directed Individual Study in Curriculum and Instruction
(1.0-6.0 cr)
LT Requirements (12 credits)
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5321 - Foundations of Distance Education
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5323 - Online Learning Communities
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5325 - Designing and Developing Online Distance Learning
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5327 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5336 - Planning for Multimedia Design and Development
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5362 - Foundations of Interactive Design for Web-based Learning
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5363 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5367 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Electives (9 credits)
3 credits under EPSY-designation; 6 credits related to technology use or education for a total of 9 credits.
Mathematics Education
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Mathematics Education is designed for experienced mathematics teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of mathematics education. The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. Final project requirements include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Mathematics Education sub-plan requires 6 credits of core coursework, 14 credits of Mathematics Education coursework and 10 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
Mathematics Education Requirements (14 credits)
MTHE 5314 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics
(3.0 cr)
MTHE 5366 - Technology-Assisted Mathematics Instruction
(3.0 cr)
MTHE 5993 - Directed Studies in Mathematics Education
(2.0 cr)
Mathematics Education Electives
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
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MTHE 5155 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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MTHE 5170 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
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MTHE 5171 - Teaching Problem Solving
(3.0 cr)
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MTHE 5172 - Teaching Probability and Statistics
(3.0 cr)
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MTHE 5355 - Mathematics for Diverse Learners
(3.0 cr)
Electives (10 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser. Students choose electives from MATH-designated courses (minimum 7 credits); one MTHE-designated course may be included (maximum 3 credits).
Science Education
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Science Education is designed for experienced science teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of science education. The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. Final project requirements include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Science Education sub-plan requires 9 credits of core coursework, 12 credits of Science Education coursework and 9 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
Electives (9 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser.
Social Studies
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
ALERT: the M.Ed./professional studies degree program in Social Studies Education is currently suspended. We are not accepting applications at this time.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Social Studies Education is designed for experienced social studies teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of social studies education. This program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Social Studies Education sub-plan requires 3 credits of core coursework, 15 credits of Social Studies Education coursework and 12 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
Core Coursework (3 credits)
CI 5741 - Introduction to Social Studies Education
(3.0 cr)
Social Studies Requirements (15 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser.
Electives (12 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser.
Second Languages and Cultures
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan C.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in Second Languages and Cultures (SLC) is designed for experienced second language teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge of research, best practices, and effective policies in the field of second languages and cultures education. The SLC program addresses the needs and interests of second language educators in a variety of teaching contexts, including world languages, English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL), bilingual, and immersion settings. While the program emphasizes instructional issues related to K-12 education, it is also relevant to teachers working with university-level or adult learners. The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs.
Three M.Ed.- SLC options are offered. Option 1 requires a final project. Option 2 combines the M.Ed. with the certificate program in Dual Language and Immersion Education and requires a final project. Option 3 combines the M.Ed. with the certificate program in Advanced Practices in Second Language Teaching and does not require a final project.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Second Languages and Cultures sub-plan (option 1) requires 12 credits of core coursework, 12 credits of Second Languages and Cultures coursework and 6 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Second Languages and Cultures sub-plan (option 2, with Dual Language & Immersion Education certificate) requires 12 credits of core coursework, 16 credits of Second Languages and Cultures coursework and 2 credits of electives for a total of 30 credits.
The M.Ed./professional studies - Second Languages and Cultures sub-plan (option 3, with Advanced Practices in Second Language Teaching certificate) requires 8 credits of core coursework and 22 credits of Second Languages and Cultures coursework for a total of 30 credits.
M.Ed.-SLC: Options 1, 2, or 3
M.Ed. - SLC
Core Coursework (12 credits)
CI 5186 should be taken for 3 credits
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5186 - School-Related Projects
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CI 5351 - Technology Tools for Educators
(3.0 cr)
or
LGTT 5101 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
SLC Requirements (12 credits)
CI 5651 - Foundations of Second Languages and Cultures Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5656 - Teaching Literacy in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
CI 5662 - Second Language Curriculum Design
(3.0 cr)
Electives (6 credits)
Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser
-OR-
M.Ed. - SLC w/ Dual Language & Immersion Education certificate
Core Coursework (12 credits)
CI 5186 should be taken for 3 credits
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5186 - School-Related Projects
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CI 5351 - Technology Tools for Educators
(3.0 cr)
or
LGTT 5101 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
SLC Requirements (16 credits)
CI 5660 should be taken for 2 credits
CI 5656 - Teaching Literacy in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
CI 5660 - Special Topics in the Teaching of Second Languages and Cultures
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CI 5670 - Foundations of Dual Language and Immersion Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5671 - Curriculum Development and Assessment in Dual Language/Immersion Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
CI 5672 - Language-Focused Instructional Practices and Strategies for Dual Language/Immersion Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
CI 5673 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
or
CI 5674 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
Electives (2 credits)
Course will be selected in consultation with faculty adviser
-OR-
M.Ed. - SLC w/ Advanced Practices in Second Language Teaching certificate
Core Coursework (8 credits)
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
LGTT 5110 - Technology in the Second Language Classroom
(2.0 cr)
SLC Requirements (22 credits)
CI 5621 - Culture as the Core in the Second Language Classroom
(2.0 cr)
CI 5622 - Exploring Learner Language: Puzzles and Tools for the Classroom
(2.0 cr)
CI 5651 - Foundations of Second Languages and Cultures Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5656 - Teaching Literacy in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
CI 5662 - Second Language Curriculum Design
(3.0 cr)
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5623 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
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CI 5624 - Content-based Language Instruction and Curriculum Development
(2.0 cr)
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CI 5625 - Assessing Language Learners? Communication Skills via Authentic Communicative Performance Tasks
(2.0 cr)
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CI 5626 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
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