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Twin Cities Campus
Education, Curriculum, and Instruction M.A.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 (612-625-2545; fax: 612-624-8277)
Email:
cigs@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.
By focusing on the curricular and instructional processes central to all educational endeavors, graduate programs within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepare students for professional roles in preK-12 education, postsecondary and research settings, educational service agencies, and business and industry.
The M.A. degree includes formal tracks in art education; family, youth, and community; learning technologies (including online distance learning, multimedia design and development, and K-12 technology integration); literacy education (including children's and adolescent literature, critical literacy and English education, and reading education); mathematics education; science education; second languages and cultures (SLC) education (including ESL, foreign language education, and bilingual and immersion education); and social studies education. Students must have an interest in research in education or a related field; students plan a program of coursework that prepares them to conduct scholarly research in an area of expertise related to a track or tracks listed above.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Generally a bachelor's degree with licensure and/or teaching experience fulfills the requirement. For some areas, however, there is no equivalent undergraduate program. In that case, 15 to 20 credits of undergraduate coursework determined acceptable by advisers and the director of graduate studies is adequate.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit scores from the GRE, three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with their scholarship and research potential, a complete set of official transcripts, and a clearly written statement of career interests, goals, and objectives. M.A. applications are reviewed by department faculty once per academic year, with December 1 as the deadline.
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 A: Plan A requires
15
major credits,
6
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
24
major credits and
6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project: All M.A. students must demonstrate familiarity with the tools of research or scholarship in their major track, the ability to work independently, and the ability to present their work effectively.
Plan B paper(s) are less formal than Plan A theses and may build more directly from coursework; papers should involve deep engagement of the research literature. A paper done for a course may serve as one of the Plan B papers, with the understanding that it would be extended and revised under the adviser's supervision.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
Language Requirement: For SLC education track only.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
In education, curriculum, and instruction, students may pursue Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (with one or two papers). Plan A requires 15-18 credits in the major, depending upon the formal track chosen, and a minimum of 6 credits in one or more related fields outside the major. Plan A also requires 10 thesis credits. Plan B requires a minimum of 30 credits, which includes a minimum of 14 credits in the major and at least 6 credits in one or more related fields outside the major. Core and research course requirements are specified for Plan A and Plan B in accord with each track and are chosen in consultation with the adviser.
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
The M.A. program in art education presents opportunities for students with experience in schools or other educational settings to develop their ability to work at the intersection of theory and practice. Gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to be reflective and well-informed art educators, graduates become educational leaders in many contexts--school districts, museums, community arts organizations, government agencies--or often pursue further graduate study. Students are encouraged to take courses both across the College of Education and Human Development and the University at large and typically fulfill program requirements by exploring issues of teaching, learning, curriculum, teacher education, and school reform in urban and suburban schools, several renowned art museums in the greater Minneapolis area, and within the initial teacher licensure program at the University. The course of study is planned in consultation with the adviser to meet the academic interests and background of the students; those needs are balanced with the expected foundations in research and scholarship. Independent scholarship is encouraged and typically comes in the form of a final project (Plan B) or a more formal thesis (Plan A).
Program faculty exhibit a strong commitment to curriculum innovation, issues of social justice and diversity, and life-long aesthetic and artistic development.
Plan A or Plan B
Plan A
Total: 31 credits
Major Coursework
Minimum of 15 credits. In addition to courses listed below, others are selected in consultation with adviser.
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)
CI 8075 - Seminar: Art Education
(2.0 cr)
CI 8079 - Arts Based Research in Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
Minor or Related Field
Take 6 or more credits from among the special topics offered in the following course:
CI 5050 - Issues in Art Education
(1.0-4.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total: 30 credits
Major coursework
Specific courses listed below; others selected in consultation with adviser.
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)
CI 8075 - Seminar: Art Education
(2.0 cr)
Research
CI 8095 - Problems: Art Education
(1.0-12.0 cr)
Electives
Take 6 or more credits from among the special topics offered in the following course:
CI 5050 - Issues in Art Education
(1.0-4.0 cr)
Take 6 or more credits selected in consultation with an adviser based on previous experience and areas of interest.
Elementary Education
The program in elementary education is designed to help professionals acquire and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and leadership so necessary to address the dynamic challenges of contemporary education at the elementary level. Emphasized within the program are, for example, the following: a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to curriculum development, the use of inquiry as a key pedagogical approach, the importance of a strong understanding of diversity and its social and educational implications, and child development and learning theories as the foundation for research and teaching elementary settings.
Learning Technologies
The learning technologies (LT) M.A. program prepares people for research and practice related to multimedia, design, K-12 technology integration, and online distance learning. M.A. graduates often conduct research and engage in LT-related practice in K-12, higher education, or business or industry, such as software companies. LT coursework includes hands-on learning and use of current technologies, development of technological solutions, consideration of theory and research, and conducting educational research.
The M.A. is targeted at students interested in a stronger research orientation than those who pursue the master of education degree. M.A students, who often continue to a Ph.D. program, are required to take courses in research methodology and to write a Plan A thesis or Plan B paper to complete their degree. Master's degrees extend the content in the certificate programs and include various courses taken from inside and outside the program. Students may engage in advanced media and software design and development or develop plans for technology integration for diverse educational settings.
Plan A or Plan B
Plan A
Total: 34 credits
Major
Minimum of 18 credits.
CI 5331 - Introduction to Learning Technologies
(3.0 cr)
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
Technology certificate focus area
Take a minimum of 12 credits selected in consultation with an adviser within one of the following focus areas:
- Multimedia design and development
- K-12 technology integration
- Online distance learning
Minor or Related Field
Take six or more credits.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CI 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total: 30 credits
Major
Minimum of 14 credits. Specific courses listed below.
CI 5331 - Introduction to Learning Technologies
(3.0 cr)
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
or
An approved course in learning and cognition or adult education.
Certificate focus area
Specific courses to be selected in consultation with adviser within one of the following certificate focus areas:
- Multimedia design and development
- K-12 technology integration
- Online distance learning
Research
CI 8395 - Directed Study: Learning Technologies
(1.0-6.0 cr)
DES 8181 - Research Ethics
(1.0 cr)
Minor or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
Literacy Education
The M.A. program in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on literacy is thoughtfully designed to balance theory with practical application in a variety of educational settings. There is a deep foundation in evaluating current research and students are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to research in the field of literacy. Faculty members and students work together to study at the intersection of the strands of literacy: children's and adolescent literature, critical literacies, English education, language arts, and reading. Literacy research related to diverse learners in urban, multilingual settings is a central focus of the program. The course of study is planned in consultation with the adviser to meet the academic interests and background of the students; those needs are balanced with the expected foundations in research and scholarship. Independent scholarship is encouraged and typically comes in the form of a final project (Plan B) or a more formal thesis (Plan A).
Plan A or Plan B
Plan A
Total: 31 credits
Major
Minimum of 15 credits. At least one seminar in literacy education is required.
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
Minor or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CI 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total: 30 credits
Major
Includes at least one seminar in literacy education. Specific courses are selected in consultation with adviser based on previous experience and areas of interest.
Research
CI 8495 - Problems: Teaching English and Reading
(1.0-6.0 cr)
DES 8181 - Research Ethics
(1.0 cr)
A minimum of one 3-credit research course selected from list of recommended courses for C&I Plan B students.
Minor or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
Mathematics Education
The mathematics M.A. program prepares students for research and practice related to K-12 mathematics and engineering education. The M.A. is targeted at students interested in a stronger research orientation than those who pursue the master of education (M.Ed.) degree. M.A. students, who often continue on to a Ph.D. program, are required to take courses in research methodology and to write a Plan A or Plan B paper to complete their degree. Graduate students participate in this work as teaching assistants, research assistants in externally funded projects, and as instructors.
Plan A or Plan B
Plan A
Major
Minimum of 15 credits.
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
MTHE 5314 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics
(3.0 cr)
CI 8572 - Learning Theory and Classical Research in STEM Education
(3.0 cr)
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
·
MTHE 5170 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
MTHE 5171 - Teaching Problem Solving
(3.0 cr)
·
MTHE 5172 - Teaching Probability and Statistics
(3.0 cr)
·
MTHE 5355 - Mathematics for Diverse Learners
(3.0 cr)
·
MTHE 5366 - Technology-Assisted Mathematics Instruction
(3.0 cr)
·
MTHE 8591 - Seminar: Mathematics Education
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
or MTHE 5xxx graduate course requiring adviser approval for 3 credits.
Minor or Related Field
Take 6 or more credits from content minor or supporting field (e.g. MATH 5xxx and/or STAT 5xxx).
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CI 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total: 30 credits
Major
Minimum of 18 credits. Specific courses listed below; others selected in consultation with adviser.
MTHE 5314 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics
(3.0 cr)
Research
MTHE 8571 - Research in Mathematics Education
(3.0 cr)
MTHE 8995 - Problems: Mathematics Education
(1.0-6.0 cr)
DES 8181 - Research Ethics
(1.0 cr)
Minor or Related Field
Take 6 or more credits in content minor or a supporting field (e.g. MATH 5xxx and/or STAT 5xxx).
Science Education
The master's program in science education is designed to prepare scholars to conduct thoughtful research in order to assume roles as university faculty members, educational leaders, policy makers, and researchers and to contribute meaningfully to the field. The field of science education is a broad one and includes science and environmental education at the K-12 levels, the college level, in informal and adult settings, and in early childhood. Focus areas of research within the science education area are the preparation of pre-service science teachers (K-12), induction and mentoring of beginning science teachers, design and implementation of curricula across the K-college spectrum, environmental education, cooperative learning, and social justice.
Plan A or Plan B
Plan A
Total: 31 credits
Major
Minimum of 15 credits. Specific courses listed below; others selected in consultation with adviser.
CI 8570 - Advanced Topics in Science Education
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CI 8571 - Equity, Policy, and Social Justice in STEM Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
CI 5535 - Foundations of Science Education
(3.0 cr)
Additional research methods course selected in consultation with adviser (3 cr.)
Minor or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CI 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total: 30 credits
Major
Minimum of 18 credits. Specific courses listed below; others selected in consultation with adviser.
CI 8570 - Advanced Topics in Science Education
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CI 8571 - Equity, Policy, and Social Justice in STEM Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
CI 5535 - Foundations of Science Education
(3.0 cr)
At least one course in qualitative research methods, selected with adviser from list of recommended courses for C&I
Minor or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
Second Languages and Cultures Education
Second languages and cultures (SLC) education is nationally and internationally known for its programs, which focus on English as a second language (ESL) for K-12, postsecondary, and adult classrooms; bilingual and immersion education; and traditional foreign language education in both K-12 and postsecondary settings. The program's perspective on language learning and teaching is markedly pedagogical and informed by an awareness of the role social context plays in the process of language learning and teaching. Master's students in SLC engage in coursework and projects that balance theory and research with practical application. Students pursue a course of study that is designed in collaboration with the faculty adviser to correspond to the interests and background of each student and to provide a solid understanding of research and best practice in the field. Independent scholarship is encouraged and typically comes in the form of a final project (Plan B) or a more formal thesis (Plan A).
Plan A or Plan B
Plan A
Total: 34 credits
Major
Minimum of 15 credits. Specific courses are listed below. Others are selected in consultation with adviser.
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
CI 5651 - Foundations of Second Languages and Cultures Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5662 - Second Language Curriculum Design
(3.0 cr)
CI 5647 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5658 - Language Testing and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
or
CI 5658 - Language Testing and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
or
CI 5642 - Assessing English Learners
(3.0 cr)
CI 5656 - Teaching Literacy in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
or
CI 5657 - Teaching Speaking and Listening in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
Research methodology course
Choose one additional research methodology course: either quantitative (e.g., EPSY 5261 - Introduction to Statistics (3 cr) or a qualitative course selected in consultation with adviser).
Minor or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CI 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total: 30 credits
Minimum of 18 credits. Specific courses listed below; others selected in consultation with adviser.
CI 5651 - Foundations of Second Languages and Cultures Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5656 - Teaching Literacy in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
CI 5657 - Teaching Speaking and Listening in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
CI 5662 - Second Language Curriculum Design
(3.0 cr)
CI 5647 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5642 - Assessing English Learners
(3.0 cr)
or
CI 5658 - Language Testing and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
or
CI 5658 - Language Testing and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
Research
Minimum of 6 credits. At least one course in qualitative research methods, selected with adviser from list of recommended courses for C&I Plan B students.
CI 8695 - Problems: Second Languages and Cultures Education
(1.0-6.0 cr)
DES 8181 - Research Ethics
(1.0 cr)
Minor or Related Field
Minimum of 6 credits.
Social Studies Education
The program in social studies education focuses on issues related to curriculum, instruction and assessment in K-12 social studies. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to present research papers at professional conferences, specifically the National Council for the Social Studies and the American Educational Research Association.
Faculty maintain active research agendas with several research centers at the University including the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, housed within the College of Education and Human Development, and two research centers housed outside the College: the Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership and the Center for the Study of Political Psychology. Social studies faculty research interests include the areas of political socialization, political tolerance, authentic assessment, citizenship and civics education, and democratic thought. In addition, faculty members engage in research centered on the history of curricula, multicultural and gender studies, and social justice.
Plan A or Plan B
Plan A
Total: 32-35 credits
Major
Minimum of 16 credits. Specific courses listed below; others selected in consultation with adviser.
CI 5761 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5762 - Developing Civic Discourse in the Social Studies
(3.0 cr)
CI 8796 - Research Internship in Social Studies Education
(1.0-6.0 cr)
CI 8133 - Research Methods in Curriculum and Instruction
(3.0 cr)
EPSY 5261 - Introductory Statistical Methods
(3.0 cr)
One qualitative research course, selected with adviser.
Minor Or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
CI 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total: 30 credits
Major
15 credit minimum. Specific courses listed below; other selected in consultation with adviser.
CI 5761 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5762 - Developing Civic Discourse in the Social Studies
(3.0 cr)
CI 5747 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Research
Minimum of 9 credits.
EPSY 5261 - Introductory Statistical Methods
(3.0 cr)
CI 8795 - Problems: Social Studies Education
(1.0-6.0 cr)
DES 8181 - Research Ethics
(1.0 cr)
At least one course in qualitative research methods, selected with adviser from list of recommended courses for C&I Plan B students.
Minor or Related Field
Take a minimum of 6 credits.
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